Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee, Class I, Class II, Class III or Class IV

GMWSS

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Class Title: Water Treatment Plant Operator Class III or IV

Department: Water Treatment Plant

Supervisor: Water Treatment Plant Supervisor

Supervises: May supervise personnel assigned to plant in the absence of a higher authority.

Class Characteristics: Under general direction, assists in the daily operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant; may supervise personnel in the absence of a higher authority; performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Class Characteristics: With the recommendation of the Water Treatment Plant Supervisor and approval of the Operations Manager and General Manager, employees in this class may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities (i.e. laboratory technician, maintenance technician, etc.). Upon assignment, employees may receive additional compensation for the duties and responsibilities as long as they perform the duties and responsibilities.

General Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential:

Non-essential: Receives all telephone calls for main office after office is closed; in case of emergency, calls out maintenance crews and acts as a dispatcher if needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience: Graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented by work experience and/or education acceptable by the Kentucky Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet to have received Class IV Water Treatment Plant Operators License.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge:

Abilities:

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Instructions: Instructions are very general; must use own judgement most of the time.

Processes: Must occasionally consider different courses of action, or deviate from standard operating procedures, to complete the job.

Review of Work: Work is reviewed if requested; completed work may be spot checked.

Analytical Requirements: Assignments frequently involve decisions based on a wide knowledge of many factors where application of advanced or technical concepts are required.

Physical Demands of the Job: Work requires sitting at a desk with intermittent standing, walking, and stooping; must lift objects over 25 pounds; some work is performed outdoors regardless of weather conditions; must operate vehicles and equipment; required to be in high and confined spaces; and must use stairs and ladders.

Tools and/or Equipment Used: Construction and/or mechanical tools and equipment (hand tools, power tools, etc.), laboratory equipment, normal office equipment (phone, computer, calculator, etc.), computerized chemical feeders, safety equipment, amp meter, vehicles.

Contacts: Regular contacts with the public and employees and supervisors from other departments.

Confidential Information: Little or no use of confidential information.

Mental Effort: Moderate/Heavy.

Interruptions: Frequent.

Special Licensing Requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Certification Requirements: Must possess and maintain a Class IV Water Treatment Plant Operators License issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky; must maintain license as a condition of continued employment in the class.

Drug and Alcohol Testing: Must participate in mandatory drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment and continued employment in the class.

Additional Requirements: May be required to wear a respirator for which the person would have to be medically approved; must be able to wear a level B chemical suit for prolonged periods. Must be able to respond to emergency situations at all hours.

Overtime Provision: Non-exempt.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

Schedule:

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

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Georgetown, KY (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Work Location: In person