Plant Operator

BENEFITS

Desirable scheduling - employees work 7 days over a 14 day period (5:00 pm to 5:00 am)13% employer contribution to 401k or 457 account during first yearRetirement through the Kentucky Public Pension Authority beginning second yearGenerous vacation, sick, holiday, and military paid leave with no waiting periodHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance with no or low employee premiumsUniforms fully provided, boot reimbursement4 hours of overtime every two weeksEmployer paid training and certifications.75/hr. shift differential pay for second shift

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in the daily operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant in compliance with established procedures and standards and federal, state, and local laws and regulations;
• Inspects and/or monitors pumps, charts, gauges, motors and other plant equipment daily;
• Assists in the collection of samples for lab tests;
• Assists in maintaining adequate inventory of chemicals and other supplies;
• Performs servicing of plant equipment, assists in maintaining plant, including preventative maintenance programs;
• Performs minor repairs and/or adjustments on plant equipment;
• Assists in cleaning and maintenance of plant and grounds.

ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES

• Work is thorough, timely and reflects follow-through to completion;
• Complies with departmental performance standards;
• Demonstrates willingness to undertake duties as assigned;
• Communicates effectively, both orally and in writing.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL

DEMANDSWork is performed both indoors and outdoors, regardless of weather conditions; work includes sitting, standing, stooping, walking, using ladders and stairs in confined spaces, and lifting objects of more than 50 pounds. Exposed to noise, machinery, and its moving parts. Also, exposed to fumes, chemicals and toxic substances. Standard work hours are from 5 pm to 5 am, after initial training is completed. Training will occur Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.