Utility Operator ; Wastewater

Overview

The City of Derby strives to be an employer of choice and aims to attract and retain honest, hardworking and motivated employees who are committed to providing the highest quality of service to the citizens of Derby. We offer competitive wages and benefits, including affordable health insurance with no deductible and no coinsurance and retirement benefits. Paid vacation on the first day of hire and alternative work schedules help employees achieve work‑life balance.

Starting pay: $23.13 per hour.

• Shift: 1st Shift, 5‑day work week
• Compensation: $23.13 / hr. DOQ
• Stand-by On Call pay: $3/hr
• Call back minimum: 3 hours pay
• Certification pay: Up to $4,368 per year (based on number of Water, WW, and Lab certs)

Benefits include medical (including vision) with city contributing up to 87% of monthly premium (depends on wellness level and plan selected); no deductible, no coinsurance, just low-cost copays. Dental Insurance covers 85% of monthly premium. Wellness incentives include cost savings on health insurance and the ability to convert a portion of sick leave to Wellness leave (used like vacation). Other benefits include Paid Vacation (40 hours available on first day, remaining 40 accrued), Sick leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, KPERS Retirement (city contributes ~8.43%, employee 6%), KPERS Life Insurance (1.5 times annual salary), FSAs, Short‑Term Disability and Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,000 per year) and Corporate Health Club Discounts.

• Respond to emergency calls for possible wastewater treatment plant problems or wastewater collection system problems.
• Operate power-drawn pumps and related machinery.
• Conduct daily checks of operational gauges.
• Troubleshoot problems and maintain all department equipment and machines in good working condition.
• Maintain utility facilities in a clean and safe condition.
• Conduct minor maintenance tasks, including general construction, painting, grounds maintenance, metering facility, water production facilities and assisting with snow removal.
• Collaborate with other divisions to maintain the stormwater sewer system.
• Inspect and maintain all pumps and motors.

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• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license and driving record must meet commercial liability insurance requirements.
• Valid Kansas commercial driver’s license, required within six months of employment.
• Class I KDHE Wastewater or Water Operator certification, required within eighteen months of employment.

What Will Put You Ahead: One year wastewater treatment/collection systems experience, preferred.

General knowledge of mechanics, wastewater/water testing equipment, wastewater/water plant maintenance and operation, and minor electrical work. General knowledge of computers with the ability to operate and comprehend utility billing software, digital forms software, SCADA system, and radio read software.

The City of Derby provides veterans preference in accordance with K.S.A. 73-201 et seq. Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit a DD-214 and any other required documentation at the time of application. Veterans preference ensures that qualified veterans and certain eligible family members are given consideration in hiring for public employment.

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