CITY OF ASHLAND-WASTEWATER COLLECTION OPERATOR I, II, III, OR IV

The City of Ashland has initiated hiring processes for the Wastewater Collection Operator I-IV position in the Utilities Department, Wastewater Collection Division.  

This posting closes on 11/22/2023 at 12:00 PM. Applications received after the listed date and time will not be considered during this process.  

WASTEWATER COLLECTION OPERATOR I, II, III, OR IV
Utilities Department
Wastewater Collection (WWC) Division
Supervisor: WWC Field Supervisor/WWC Crew Leader
Grade: 3, 5, 7, 8 Beginning Salary: $17.230-$24.500/ hour

Class Characteristics: Under supervision, performs skilled, semi-skilled, and manual labor work activities in the construction and maintenance of wastewater lines, new service installations and lift stations; performs related work as required.

General Duties and Responsibilities: Assists with the maintenance and construction of wastewater lines and lift stations. Assists with new service installations. Lays lines, maps lines, washes sewer lines, and related tasks. Performs preventive maintenance on equipment. Cleans and properly stores equipment and tools after use. Detects malfunctions in equipment. Completes minor repairs or makes recommendations for major repairs. May be required to be available to take after-hour calls or respond to work-related emergencies outside of normal business hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent; one (1) year previous work experience required for Operator I. Operator II-IV: Education supplemented by work experience and/or education acceptable by the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet to have obtained a Class IV Wastewater Collection License.

Certification/Licensing Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) as a condition of continued employment for higher classes, or obtain within first year of employment as Class I. Must obtain Class I Operator license within one (1) year after meeting experience requirements as a condition of continued employment. Higher classification must possess appropriate WWC License issued by KY Dept. of Natural Resources & Environmental Protection Cabinet.

Availability: Must be able to respond to calls in emergency situations at any time.
Apply: ALL APPLICANTS MUST UPLOAD A COPY OF HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA / GED OR VERIFICATION OF RECEIPT, COPY OF DRIVER’S LICENSE, AND COPY OF APPROPRIATE WASTEWATER COLLECTION CLASS LICENSE, IF APPLICABLE, WITH APPLICATION. Apply at www.ashlandky.gov
Closing Date and Time for Accepting Applications: WEDNESDAY, NOV 22, 2023, AT 12:00 P.M.
Equal Opportunity Employer