CERTIFIED WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR

CITY OF JACKSON SEEKING CERTIFIED WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR

General Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Assists in the daily operation and maintenance of the water plant involving collection and distribution of water in regulatory compliance.
• Inspects and/or monitors pumps, charts, gauges, wells, tanks, and meters daily.
• Adds chemicals in accordance with prescribed standards; may assist in collection of water samples; adjusts chemicals as necessary.
• Prepares and maintains accurate reports/records.
• Performs servicing requirements on plant and equipment; assists in maintaining preventive maintenance programs; makes minor repairs and/or adjustments to plant and inspects river intake when necessary.
• Assists in maintaining inventory of parts, chemicals, equipment, and tools.
• Assists in maintaining clean and neat plant and grounds.
• Dispatch water/sewer and customer service personnel when necessary.
• Position requires heavy lifting and duties that are indoors and outdoors and at all hours.

Training, Experience, and Licensing Requirements: 

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Must possess a Class II or above Water Plant Operator License issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet; AND
• Must be willing to advance to a Class III Water Plant Operator License upon completion of first year of employment; AND
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers’ license.

Other: 

• Person hired must be able to work assigned shift and irregular hours during emergencies. 

• Compensation is based on experience. Benefits include medical insurance, state-sponsored retirement plan, medical leave, and vacation leave. Interested parties may email a resume to thomas@cityofjacksonky.org or request an application at Jackson City Hall, 606-666-7069.
• All applicants must be able to pass a background check and drug test.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER