WATER PLANT OPERATOR I City of Salina, Kansas Utilities Department Apply Directly with the City of Salina Apply: jobs.salina-ks.gov The Water Plant Operator I role at the City of Salina is a pivotal position within the Utilities Department. This exciting opportunity involves skilled work in operating an advanced water treatment plant, which is crucial to ensuring the community has access to clean & safe water. The Water Plant Operator I is at the heart of sustaining Salina's vital water infrastructure, directly contributing to the community's health & well-being. This position is a rewarding & highly impactful role offering a meaningful career path. Career Advancement: Water Plant Operator II, Senior Plant Operator On-the-Job Training: Training is performed by experienced staff, aimed at equipping new operators with crucial skills & knowledge. This training emphasizes the operation & maintenance of advanced water treatment systems, catering to the unique requirements of the plant. Trainees learn through hands-on experience, guided by seasoned operators who share insights & best practices gained from years of service. Duties: · Performs skilled work in the operation of an advanced water treatment plant, distribution system. · Works varied shifts including 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., 12:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., 12:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., including some weekends. · Keeps daily logs of shift operations; utilizes monitoring equipment & maintains records. · Draws samples for laboratory analysis. · Performs preventive maintenance on equipment. · Performs custodial work such as cleaning, painting & mowing. · Receives & addresses customer concerns. · Performs overtime as needed & other duties as assigned. Education: · High school diploma or G.E.D. · Kansas Class I Water Supply System Operator Certificate or must obtain within two (2) years from employment start date. Experience: · Two (2) years of mechanical & electrical equipment maintenance, or related work preferred. Requirements: · Must live within 40 minutes response time. · Must possess valid Kansas driver’s license. Work Type: · Heavy, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. · Heavy lifting & manual labor. Equipment: · Computer, hand & power tools, Lockout/Tag-out equipment, telephone, test equipment, trucks, & vehicles. Hours: · Works on shift: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.; 12:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m.; 12:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. · Includes some weekends. Starting Pay DOQ EOE: · $24.47-25.69/hr. · $50,898-53,435/yr. · Additional $1.50/hour paid for hours worked after 6:00 p.m. & before 6:00 a.m. Paid Time Off: • 48 hours of vacation available upon hire; additional 48 hours earned during the year (96 hours in first year). • 96 hours of sick leave during first year. Application Deadline: Until filled