Full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

City of Kearney, MT - Kearney, NE

Full-time

Kearney, NE

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

Under general supervision, performs skilled and manual labor work in the operation of the City's plant and lift stations to treat wastewater and maintain plant equipment and grounds to comply with State permits. Work requires significant interpretive judgment within prescribed standards and procedures. Assist with the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and lift stations; operates large and small trucks; routinely inspect maintain and replace electrical wires, components and equipment; assist Lab Technician with sample collection and analysis; perform preventive maintenance and cleaning on equipment; maintain grounds and buildings; perform custodial work such as cleaning and mowing; use gas detection meters, voltmeters and other test devices to comply with confined space requirements prior to entry; implement Lockout/Tagout procedures when necessary; enter and log plant operation data and lift station operating hours reporting results to supervisor; assist in training new operators; utilize computer to retrieve and complete work orders; maintain required certifications; participate in on call rotation. Performs overtime as required and performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and lift stations
• Operate large and small trucks
• Routinely inspect, maintain and replace electrical wires, components and equipment
• Assist Lab Technician with sample collection and analysis
• Perform preventive maintenance and cleaning on equipment
• Maintain grounds and buildings
• Perform custodial work such as cleaning and mowing
• Use gas detection meters, voltmeters and other test devices to comply with confined space requirements prior to entry
• Implement Lockout/Tagout procedures when necessary
• Enter and log plant operation data and lift station operating hours reporting results to supervisor
• Assist in training new operators
• Utilize computer to retrieve and complete work orders
• Maintain required certifications
• Participate in on call rotation
• Perform overtime as required and perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED with general maintenance experience
• Electrical experience preferred
• Ability to obtain a Nebraska Class I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification within one year
• Possession of or obtain a valid Nebraska commercial driver's license (CDL Class B) with tanker and air brake endorsements, within three (3) months of appointment

Benefits

• Regular timely/punctual attendance
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, officials and the public
• Ability to read and comprehend technically written material
• Ability to listen to and apply information and instructions
• Ability to organize information for concise written records
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately