Job description

Imagine if you were given an opportunity to connect with others who work to keep our community the most livable and safe it can possibly be. If you like to work with your hands and have basic mechanical and computer skills, you may be a great addition to our Public Works team. Make a difference with the City of Hutchinson!
Under the supervision of the Water Treatment Systems Supervisor, the Water Treatment Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring departmental equipment to effectively treat water prior to its discharge, and for maintaining and repairing treatment plant equipment, buildings, water wells, water towers, and booster station equipment. This employee shall perform the skilled work of water treatment operations while performing a variety of technical tasks related to the assigned area of responsibility. This employee should possess a strong mechanical and technical aptitude, and effective written and oral communication skills.
This is an entry-level position; therefore, we are willing to train you in the following skills.
A DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Monitors, maintains, and repairs Water Treatment Plant water and chemical feed lines, injectors, pumps, motors, and chlorination equipment; tests and runs emergency auxiliary motors; responds to water supply and disposal system alarms; collects and analyzes operational data; operates computer equipment and prepares reports.

• Inspects, maintains, and repairs wells, water towers, pipelines, and surrounding grounds including valves, SCADA telemetry control systems, lawn irrigation systems, electric heaters, sump pumps, and facility lighting; ensures that towers are drained, filled, and prepared for KDHE inspections; assists contractors during tower restorations.

• Monitors, maintains, and repairs booster stations which involves taking readings; pulling electrical motors for servicing; replacing cooling fluids and lubricating of pump components; replacing faulty impeller or other components as needed; troubleshooting electrical components; monitoring chlorine residual at Tower #4 booster station and high-pressure zones.

• Monitors, maintains, and repairs components of the City's Class I UIC deep disposal wells and associated equipment; performs inspection and monitoring of wells, pumps, and programmable logic controllers; inspects fluid tanks, pipelines, gauges, meters, pressure tanks, electronic data-loggers, and electrical systems for proper functioning and performs repairs as needed.

• Records downgradient remediation well water diversion amounts, waste fluid injection volumes, operational pressures, and fluid quality as required by the KDHE and other agencies; take water samples for various chemical and bacteriological analysis as required by KDHE or to respond to customer taste and odor complaints; assists Water Quality Coordinator with taking the samples and scheduling; performs water quality analysis at the water treatment process lab.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• EDUCATION: A high school diploma or GED is required, and technical school or some college credit is preferred.
• EXPERIENCE: One or more years of similar or related experience is preferred. Expected to have acquired the necessary information and skills to perform the job reasonably well within one year of employment.
• CERTIFICATIONS: A Class I Water Supply System Operator Certification from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment is preferred at the time of appointment and required within two years of appointment. Must maintain the appropriate level of certification and is responsible for completing necessary education requirements for certification and renewal of certification.
• LICENSES: Must possess a valid Kansas Driver's License.
• RESIDENTIAL REQUIREMENT: Applicants must live within 25 miles of the City of Hutchinson Public Works facility and be able to report to the facility within 30 minutes for after-hours emergency calls.

BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical & Dependent Care
• Retirement: KPERS & 457 Retirement Savings Plan
• Insured Disability
• Life Insurance & Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Death Benefit
• Service Connected Death
• Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Wellness Day, Floating Holidays & City Designated Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

The City of Hutchinson employs over 400 employees that serve our community every day. City employees make Hutchinson a great place to live, work, and play. We take pride in our work and it shows. Come be a part of a workforce that makes a difference! We're always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team.
The City of Hutchinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.94 - $25.51 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 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

Work Location: In person

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