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Kansas Employer Utility Operator I (Wastewater) in Derby, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12976021
The City of Derby strives to be an employer of choice and our desire is to attract and retain honest, hardworking and motivated employees who are committed to providing the highest quality of service to the citizens of Derby. We offer competitive wages, competitive benefits, including affordable health insurance with no deductible and no coinsurance and retirement benefits. We also offer Paid Vacation on day of hire and Alternative Work Schedules to help employees achieve work-life balance. Contact us today to see how we can help you achieve your career goals. Starting pay: \$23.07 per hour. Details related to the position are below:\ \ Shift:1st Shift, 5-day work week\ Compensation:\$20.51 / hr. DOQ\ Stand-by On Call pay = \$3/ hr.\ Call back minimum =3 hours pay\ Certification pay = Up to \$4,368 per year (based on number of Water, WW, and Lab certs)
A Typical Work Day May Include:
Respond to emergency calls for possible wastewater treatment plant problems or wastewater collection system problems.\ Operate power drawn pumps and related machinery.\ Conduct daily checks of operational gauges.\ Troubleshoot problems and maintain all department equipment and machines in good working condition.\ Maintain utility facilities in a clean and safe condition.\ Conduct minor maintenance tasks, including general construction, painting, grounds maintenance, metering facility, water production facilities and assisting with snow removal.\ Collaborate with other divisions to maintain the stormwater sewer system.\ Inspect and maintain all pumps and motors.
View full job description.{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}\ \ What You Will Need:\ High School Diploma or equivalent.
Valid Kansas drivers license and driving record must meet commercial liability insurance requirements.
Valid Kansas commercial drivers license, required within six months of employment.
Class I KDHE Wastewater or Water Operator certification, required within eighteen months of employment.
*What Will Put You Ahead:\ *One year wastewater treatment/collection systems experience.
General knowledge of mechanics, wastewater/water testing equipment, wastewater/water plant maintenance and operation, and minor electrical work.
General knowledge of computers with the ability to operate and comprehend utility billing software, digital forms software, SCADA system, and radio read software.