Full-time position available with the Water Department, Water Supply & Treatment Plant, located at 1 NW Briarcliff Rd.
Salary Range: $29.98-$44.97/hour
Normal Work Days/Hours: Shift varies.
Application Deadline Date: September 05, 2024
Responsibilities
- Supervises and participates in the operation of a large scale drinking water treatment facility and multiple pumping stations.
- Establishes operating procedures on an assigned shift for the efficient operation of the water treatment facilities and the associated equipment.
- Supervises and participates in troubleshooting problems with processes and equipment.
- Ensures proper priority is assigned to repair work by maintenance crews and operational records are accurate, complete and up-to-date.
- Ensures that sample collection, handling and analysis maintains within compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Trains plant operators and develops specific plans for career development of employees under their supervision.
- Provides safety training and ensures that safe work practices are strictly adhered to.
- Utilizes thorough knowledge of the operational principles and practices of the treatment facilities to which assigned and considerable knowledge of pump station operation and maintenance (all types); laboratory analysis procedures and interpretation of results.
- Possesses working knowledge of Supervision principles and techniques; personnel rules and regulations and the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
- Enforces city policies and work rules and performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
REQUIRES high school graduation and 1 year experience at the level of the City's Senior Plant Operator. Must possess a valid State-issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies. Must possess an A-level operator certification in waste/wastewater issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. May be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Must pass a post-offer phyiscal examination as prescribed by the City.
Preference given for possession of a Class-A Drinking Water Operator Certification issued by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Other Information
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