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Treatment Plant Operator; Water Quality

Job in Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40507, USA
Listing for: Lexington Fayette Urban Co Government
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-25
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Utility Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 24505 USD Yearly USD 24505.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Treatment Plant Operator (Water Quality) - Multiple LocationsSALARYThe minimum salary is $24.505 per hour

This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.

Pay Grade 518

This position is eligible for the following :

Hazardous duty supplemental pay at $0.52 per hour Shift differential of $1.00 per hour, depending on assigned shift

Depending on class of KY Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license held:

Class I, $1.00 per hour Class II, $2.00 per hour Class III, $3.00 per hour Class IV, $4.00 per hourFILING DEADLINE DATEOpen until filled GENERAL DESCRIPTION The purpose of this classification is to operate a wastewater treatment plant to ensure water discharged is in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to health and public safety. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS High school diploma, GED, or equivalent Two (2) years of related experience Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Monitors treatment plant operations using a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and responds to any system alarms and events

Performs regular rounds of daily plant inspections to monitor operating conditions, make adjustments and report required repairs to maintenance staff or management as needed

Records operational data, and/or meter and gauge readings on specified forms and reports

Collects and tests water and sewage samples; sends samples to the water quality laboratory for analysis

Adds chemicals, such as chlorine, or lime, to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids

Performs related work as assigned SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONAll Certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Must possess and maintain a valid Kentucky Class I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators License or its equivalent from another state. Those with an equivalent from another state are required to have it converted to a Kentucky Class I License within six (6) months as a condition of employment.

Valid Driver's LicenseSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.Positions must be accessible for on-call duty and be able to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as assigned and during emergencies.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date. RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application. Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted.  

Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.
*** APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER
*** CLOSING STATEMENTLexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package.  Links to our most popular benefits are below:

Health and wellness benefits:  lexingtonky.gov/benefits

Paid and unpaid time off benefits: lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits

Direct deposit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:

Division of Human Resources
200 East Main Street Lexington, KY 40507

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