Water Plant Operator

Water Plant Operator I

City of Independence, Missouri

This position is posted by Kansas Works. For more information, visit the job posting on the Kansas Works website.

Basic Function:
Under direction, on an assigned shift, maintains and operates a water plant and assists in the care and maintenance of plant equipment.

• Performs minor and standard laboratory tests as required
• Monitors and maintains levels of chemicals
• Flushes plant system
• Inspects and performs minor repairs and maintenance to plant equipment and related facilities
• Prepares various reports
• Maintains plant buildings and grounds
• Performs additional duties as assigned

• Some knowledge of the methods, equipment, materials, and terminology used in operation and care of plant equipment
• Ability to assist in the repair and overhaul of plant equipment
• Ability to read gauges and recording devices
• Ability to keep routine records
• Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools
• Ability to follow written and oral directions
• Knowledge of basic principles of chemistry
• Ability to make arithmetic calculations

Completion of high school or GED required; associate’s degree preferred. One year of experience in operation and maintenance of a water plant or system required.

• A current Kansas driver's license.
• Certification as a Kansas Class I or II Water Treatment Operator.
• Compliance with state mandated continuing education requirements.
• Must be available to work nights, in shifts, overtime, and weekends.

Intense physical effort required. Individual must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, grasp, speak, and listen for extended periods of time.

Work involves some exposure to moderate risk of accident and requires following basic safety precautions.

$19.05 to $27.62 per hour, plus benefits depending on experience.

Until Filled

Entry level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Government Administration