Senior Utility Operator; Wastewater

The City of Derby strives to be an employer of choice and our desire is to attract and retain honest, hard working and motivated employees who are committed to providing the highest quality of service to the citizens of Derby. We offer competitive wages, awesome benefits, including affordable health insurance with no deductible and no coinsurance and retirement benefits. We also offer Alternative Work Schedules to help employees achieve work-life balance.

Starting pay: $26.46 per hour, DOQ. Details related to the position description are below:

• Oversee operation of power drawn pumps and related machinery.
• Ensure daily check of operational gauges is occurring.
• Operate a motor vehicle on a regular basis.
• Sample and analyze wastewater, and/or draw samples to be sent to KDHE to ensure water quality and compliance with applicable drinking water standards. Report results to the appropriate parties.
• Operate multiple computer applications including a utility billing software, digital form software, SCADA system, and radio read software.
• Operate division and collection system equipment, including a motor vehicle, backhoe, hydro excavation unit, dump truck, shoring equipment, tapping machines, jet truck, combo truck, televising equipment, and easement machines.
• Collect samples of sewage and effluent at various stages of processing.
• Oversee locating, inspecting, rehabilitating, and raising vaults, pits and manholes.
• Oversee inspecting, cleaning, and televising wastewater collection lines.
• Cross-train and fill in as needed to assist in water, wastewater or stormwater operations.
• Respond to emergency calls for possible distribution, collection, or operation system problems.

• Troubleshoot problems, routinely inspect, and maintain all department equipment, machines, pumps and motors in good working order.
• Maintain utility facilities in a clean and safe condition.
• Conduct minor maintenance tasks and repairs, including general construction, painting, ground maintenance, plant maintenance, collection system maintenance, stormwater system, and assist with snow removal as assigned.

• Coordinate work assignments for subordinate personnel.
• Provide recommendations regarding individual performance expectations of subordinate personnel, monitor and evaluate employee performance through formal and informal performance reviews according to policy.
• Participate in and motivate others to adhere to the Public Works Vision and Core Values.
• Provide necessary training for division personnel regarding the usage of equipment and proper methods of completing utility tasks.
• Participate in the development of system maintenance schedules.
• Ensure safe working conditions and practices are in place for department personnel.

• Prepare and maintain proper records, reports, and documents in an organized manner.
• Operate software system to view and complete work orders and update customer account notes as needed.

Continually looks for new and improved ways of completing the above functions. Other tasks as assigned will be performed in order to address business needs.

Latitude: Most duties are assigned and then the employee arranges tasks in order to complete duties. Most problem‑solving is accomplished in conjunction with supervisor. Some decisions not affecting other departments may be made independently. All purchase requests must be approved by supervisor. Regular and reliable attendance at work is expected.

Interaction: Frequent interaction with employees throughout the organization and the general public.

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Three years wastewater operations or collection systems experience, required (operation and collection).
• Three years of water operations or distribution systems experience, required (distribution).
• Three years supervisory experience, preferred.
• Two years of heavy equipment operation experience, preferred.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license required, and driving record must meet commercial liability insurance requirements.
• Valid Kansas commercial driver’s license,…