Job description

UTILITY PLANT OPERATOR

Department: Public Works – Production

Reports To: Utility Production Supervisor(s)

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Utility Production Supervisors, the Utility Production operator performs duties involved in the city’s water production, electric generation power plant, and the city sewer plant. The employee in this position is responsible for maintaining the continuous operation water treatment facility, the electric generators, monitoring the city’s connections with other electric systems and delivering the necessary electrical power to the city of Garnett, and the continuous operation sewer facility. The Utility plant operator performs skilled and semi-skilled work. This employee participates in the operation and maintenance of plant facilities, machinery and equipment. Additional duties may be assigned in support of other areas of the City’s operation, such as assisting with solid waste loading, code enforcement, parks maintenance, collections, water, gas, and electric distribution, among others.

This position is subject to assignment at any of the three city owned production plants, However, initial start position will be focused in water production.

Examples of Work

• Monitors gauges, meters and dials;
• Records load and voltage readings, prepares daily paperwork and makes schedule of loads;
• Operates switch boards to control voltage and distribution of electricity;
• Starts up and stops engines, motors and generators;
• Maintains and makes repairs to power generators and related equipment;
• Checks or tests equipment regularly;
• Perform water treatment plant operations:
• Checks water levels and maintains flow into chemical feed machine
• Performs tests for chlorine, ammonia, alkalinity, fluoride and PH and records results.
• Adjusts feed rates for proper balance.
• Maintains condition of water pressure and levels in water towers.

• Supports other departments on projects;
• Other related duties as deemed necessary or as required.

Experience

One to three years of electric generating experience is preferred. Experience in water generating and treatment is helpful. Experience in wastewater treatment is helpful. Employee is expected to have acquired the necessary knowledge and skills to perform the job reasonably well after six months in the position.

Education

High School Diploma or GED along with;

Class III Kansas Water License (preferred) or ability to obtain within 3 years

Class II Kanas Wastewater license (preferred) or ability to obtain within 2 years.

Skills

General knowledge of power plant operations, safety procedures, equipment operation and maintenance and chemical usage. Mathematical aptitude to figure kilowatt hours and computations for chemical addition for water treatment plant procedures. The ability to operate generators, electric motors, pumps, chemical feeders, pumping equipment, water testing equipment and other department equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to utilize objects, tools, equipment or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Must maintain a physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include working closely with others, moderate levels of public contact, and irregular working hours.

Problem Solving & Decision-Making

Problem solving is a factor in this position. Problems include power outages, circuit trips, pump and motor malfunctions. Decision making is a factor in this position. Decisions include when to start power generators and motors in adverse weather and how much load to carry. For maintenance of water treatment plant facilities, determining the amount of chemical to add to the water to bring it in balance.

Accountability

Employee is not responsible for budgetary control of department and does not participate in the annual departmental budgetary process.

Supervision

Supervision is required and job-related decisions are always reviewed by Utility Production Supervisors. Employee has supervisory responsibilities over subordinate personnel.

Personal Relations

Continual contact with other city departments and the general public.

Residency

The employee working in this position is required to reside within a thirty (30) minute response time of Garnett City Hall.

Working Conditions

Manual labor is required in this position. Adverse weather conditions and working with electricity and chemicals are factors in this position.

Salary and Hours

The starting pay for this position is $15.00 per hour with excellent benefits, pay is based off qualifications. This position is a rotational day/evening shift of ten-hour days in a forty-hour workweek. The work schedule for the Utility Plant Operator can vary from days, nights, holidays and weekends as determined by Utility Plant Supervisors.

Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Garnett is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter. Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I-9.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Water: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations

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