Paducah Water - Water Treatment Plant Operator

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Water Treatment Plant Operator

Paducah Water operates a Class IVA municipal water treatment plant located in Paducah, Kentucky, and is currently seeking applications for the full-time position of Water Treatment Plant Operator

Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include testing, monitoring, and adjusting chemical feed rates; preparing and maintaining daily logs; inspecting and monitoring all aspects of the treatment process; and assisting in light maintenance as required. 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Valid driver’s license
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Kentucky Class III or higher Water Treatment Operator License; or a baccalaureate degree in engineering, biological, environmental, physical, or chemical science, or equivalent, from a regionally accredited college or university.
  • Must be able to obtain a Kentucky Class IVA Water Treatment Operator’s License upon becoming eligible.

Benefits:

Paducah Water offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, dental, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits, and more.

Pay:

  • Entry-Level Trainee (without license): $27.99/hour (90% of full rate)
  • Shift Operator (with license): $31.10/hour (100% of full rate)
  • Night Shift Premium: Additional 10% pay differential
  • Annual Wage Increases: Effective January 1

Work Hours:

Once a Class IVA license has been obtained (estimated within 15 months), this is a scheduled night shift position from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Thursday – Saturday, and alternating Sundays. Work on all scheduled holidays is required.

Physical and Work Requirements:

  • Participation in the random drug testing program is required.
  • Must be able to climb, bend, lift, and carry up to 60 lbs, and work in both hot and cold weather conditions.
  • Must be able to work safely in environments where chemical and mechanical hazards may exist.

How to Apply:

Visit http://www.indeed.com and search “Water Treatment Plant Operator”