Electric Utility Operator C

Org Marketing Statement

For more than 100 years, the Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) has provided safe, dependable water and electric services across Wyandotte County. As a non-profit public utility, we are fully committed to serving our customers and the community as a whole. It’s more than simply providing a service. It’s a commitment to a better quality of life. That’s why BPU has been recognized as one of the top public utilities in the country. That’s the Power of Community.

The BPU offers very competitive pay and one of the best benefits packages in greater Kansas City! Come join the Power of Our Community!

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

$35.33 PER HOUR

Duties and Responsibilities

- Receive on the job training, learn principles of operation, and qualify on the first operating position in the operator’s line of progression within 30 break-in days.

- Receive on the job training, learn principles of operation, and qualify on the second operating position in the operator’s line of progression within an additional 45 break-in-days. Duties 1 and 2 must be completed within a 120-calendar day probationary period. 180 days if new hire.

- Observe the functions of the remaining operating positions as training opportunities are provided, and learn more advanced principles of operation as assigned.

- Relieve on all job vacancies and assume the duties and responsibilities for operating positions for which employee has been qualified, as assigned.

- Assist in the general cleaning of all plant equipment.

- Provides general labor maintenance and general yard maintenance.

- Train and qualify to operate Skid Steer, Vacuum Truck, Forklift, and Dump Truck. Once qualified, operate equipment as needed.

- Cleans and repairs driveways, removes snow, cleans plant intakes, cleans settling basins, and pumps water from underground electrical ducts or flooded areas.

- Performs other duties as assigned pertaining to the upkeep of the various BPU properties and buildings as directed.

- Denotes essential function

Qualifications

Education / Experience:

High School Diploma/GED required; post high school education preferred; power plant or process plant operations training or education preferred.

Position Requirements (Abilities)

- Must be able to perform simple arithmetic and demonstrate good mechanical aptitude

- Must be willing to acquire necessary knowledge through on-the-job training self study or outside education as required

- Must be willing to train and qualify for increasingly more responsible positions in the operators’ line of progression and on a Skid Steer, Vacuum Truck, Forklift, and Dump Truck during probation period

- Able to work rotating shifts, overtime, regular days off or holidays.

- Must have a good attendance and safety record.

- A valid Driver’s Licenses.

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be able to meet all of the physical requirements and demands specified in the ADA Job Evaluation Form and to perform essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Other Information

Open Date: 12/23/2025

Close Date: 01/23/2026

Applications will be reviewed beginning 01/07/2026

Recruitment Agency Notice:

We are not engaging external recruiting agencies for this position. Please do not forward resumes or contact our team regarding this role.

Conditions of Employment

All BPU employees, at the inception of their employment, shall have a period of 12 months after employment begins to establish and maintain a legal primary residence within the legally defined boundaries of the Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, KS.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Board of Public Utilities is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.