Treatment Plant Operator (Water Quality) Job at Lexington Fayette Urban Co Government, Lexington, KY

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  • Lexington Fayette Urban Co Government
  • Lexington, KY

Job Description

SALARY


The minimum salary is $24.143 per hour
This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.
Pay Grade 518

This position is eligible to receive hazardous duty supplemental pay at $90/month ($0.52 per hour)upon hire.

FILING DEADLINE DATE


Open 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 and the completion of one (1) year of college education or specialized advanced training in a related field

  • Two (2) years of experience operating a wastewater treatment plant, one (1) of which must be in a wastewater treatment plant with a design capacity greater than 50,000 gallons per day

  • Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience

  • Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

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/CERTIFICATION



  • Must possess and maintain a valid Kentucky Class III 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 III License within six (6) months as a condition of employment.

  • Valid Driver's License

SPECIAL 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.

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Lexington Fayette Urban Co Government

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Local area, Shift work, Weekend work,

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