WPC Operator 1

City of Leavenworth, Kansas; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Leavenworth, Kansas, is seeking a Water Pollution Control Operator to join the Public Works division. The role involves monitoring wastewater treatment processes, operating and maintaining equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

This non-exempt, full-time position requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a Kansas CDL within one year. Apply to join a team focused on reliable utility service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old at hire.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license at time of application and maintain it.
• Must obtain Kansas Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Monitor plant performance; observe equipment, gauges and charts.
• Record data and maintain/repair equipment as needed.
• Operate, maintain and repair wastewater treatment plant and collection systems.
• Train and direct lesser skilled operators to ensure safe and efficient operations.
• Safely operate vehicles and a range of maintenance equipment.
• Support plant safety culture and comply with city policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Process control calculations

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13534277

POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Water Pollution Control Operator

Department: Public Works Division: Water Pollution Control FLSA:

Non-Exempt Retirement: KPERS Effective Date: January 1, 2023 GENERAL

PURPOSE Performs a variety of semi-skilled technical and skilled technical and maintenance works in the operation, maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems. This position has performance-based standards for promotion.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED Works under the close supervision of the Water Pollution Control Assistant Superintendent. Works under the general supervision of the Water Pollution Control Superintendent. SUPERVISION EXERCISED None generally. May serve as a lead worker over lower level operators.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Duties Listed Below Do Not include all tasks which may be performed.)

• Physically walks the grounds to monitor the performance of all equipment, gauges and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations;
• Records statistical data concerning plant operations; Maintains, operates, repairs and replaces equipment as necessary; evaluates data and writes reports as required.
• Operates, maintains and repairs malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant; repairs gauges, pumps, filters and other controls and equipment.
• Assures that plant operates within required standards. Trains and directs lesser skilled operators in acceptable methods and procedures to assure safe and efficient operations.
• Calibrates, modifies or repairs instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flowmeter and other water quality monitoring equipment. Operates and maintains sewage pump stations; cleans wet wells and operates pumps and valves to control and adjust flow and treatment process.
• Operate a variety of cleaning and inspection equipment for collection system maintenance.
• Maintains and monitors a safety culture in accordance with City policy. This culture will minimize accidents, injuries and property damage.
• Operation of vehicle/equipment which include but not limited to dump truck, flush truck and snow plow when necessary. Operate a variety of equipment including but not limited to lawn mower, weed eater, chainsaw and other equipment necessary to maintain plant grounds.
• Operate a variety of equipment to clean and maintain plant buildings, piping, and equipment.
• May perform other duties as assigned.
• PERIPHERAL DUTIES May be required to enter confined spaces to perform functions of position. Maintains the drawings and schematics of electrical and other systems in the treatment plant. Monitors performance of electrical systems, circuits or equipment of the treatment plant. Serves on various employee or other committees as Assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• (A) Be at least 18 years old at time of hire.
• (B) Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent.
• (C) Must possess a current, valid drivers license at time of application (and maintain for duration of employment) and meet insurability standards under fleet insurance policy.
• (D) Must obtain Kansas Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within one (1) year of hire and retain for duration of employment.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (A) Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment. (B) Ability to perform process control calculations; Ability to work safely; Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public; Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions; Ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak fluent English.

(C) Ability to maintain physical condition in order to enter confined space areas.

SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS

Mu t be able to pass Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator I examination within two years of hire date in order to maintain employment. Affidavit of agreement must be executed upon Accepting The Position.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• (A) Two years post secondary college or technical training in biology, environmental science, chemistry, or a closely related field, and
• (B) Two years of experience in a wastewater utility, or (C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• (D) Working knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in wastewater treatment plant maintenance and operation activities; working knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices; working knowledge of collection system cleaning, inspection, and safety procedures.
• (E) Kansas Water Environment Association (KWEA) Collections certification.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Motor vehicle, generators, pumps, gauges, cleaning equipment, lawn care equipment to include weed eaters, lawnmower, chainsaw, etc., common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, calculator, and a variety of lab equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functio