LTU Water Ashland

• Asst. Water Plant Operator Salary $29.07
• $35.

15 Hourly Location Ashland, NE Job Type Full time/probationary or status Job Number 202600451-2 Department Transportation & Utilities Department Division Water Opening Date 09/01/2026 Closing Date 9/13/2026 11:59 PM Central Description Benefits Questions Job Posting Information Lincoln Water System is one of 11 divisions in the City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) Department. The LTU team provides transit, transportation, and utilities services year-round to the citizens of Lincoln. Nearly 600 team members make up LTU. We feel the importance of building relationships within our divisions and department and with our community partners. We value our team's forward-thinking attitude and pride ourselves on good stewardship of our environment. We celebrate our individual strengths that in turn take our teams to new levels of accomplishment. We are looking to fill the role of Assistant Water Plant Operator in our Ashland Water Plant. This position involves skilled technical work in supporting Water Plant Operators by utilizing computers equipped with SCADA systems to operate and monitor a variety of water infrastructure, including wells, advanced treatment plants with disinfection, filtration, chemical feed systems, and transmission main pumping. The role also encompasses SCADA control of reservoirs, pumping stations, and valves. Additional responsibilities include collecting water samples, conducting laboratory analyses, performing facility inspections, and reporting any suspected equipment malfunctions to the designated maintenance personnel for inspection and repair. The position requires in-depth discussions and coordination with the on-duty Water Plant Operator regarding lab results, chemical feed equipment, and the status of other process control analyzers.

Work Hours:

Shift based on seniority and includes rotating days off, weekends, and holidays. Monday

• Friday, 7 to 3 p.m. during initial training. Hours will then go to shift work 3 to 11 p.m. and 11 p.m.
• 7 a.

m. with rotating days off Position is physically located in Ashland, NE. Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills/Desirable Training & Experience College level coursework in Chemistry, Biology, Engineering or related field Possession of a valid State of Nebraska Grade IV Water Operators License Process control experience with equipment, chemicals, instrumentation in Water Treatment Plants or other related areas of food, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, plating industries. Minimum Qualifications High school graduate or equivalent At least 6 months experience or training in mechanical maintenance or operating pumps and valves; or equivalent. Necessary Special Requirement Must be able to obtain a Nebraska Grade IV Water Operators License from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health within 12 months of hire. Why Join Us? Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation and sick leave that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days. All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait! Refer to the benefits tab for more benefits information. Interested in learning more about Lincoln Transportation and Utilities?

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We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees' professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position: Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance. We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 10 days of vacation leave, over 12 days of sick leave, 11 paid holidays, and 2 personal convenience days annually that you begin accruing upon hire. All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait! 30 days of Paid Parental Leave Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching. 5 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave $71,000 of Life Insurance $1,213 of Tuition Reimbursement 401(a) Retirement Plan . If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9% Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses for after you leave City employment.

Optional benefits include:

Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Allstate Voluntary Plans Supplemental Term Life Deferred Compensation Plans 01 APPLICATION

COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

To successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission. 1. This application is hand scored. 2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit. 3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and will not receive full credit. 4. Copied/Pasted answers will not receive full credit. 5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit. 6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application. 7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements. 02 Do you currently work for the City of Lincoln? Yes No 03 Please list the department and division in which you work, your title, and your date of hire. 04 I understand this position is located in Ashland. Acknowledge 05 I understand that this position will require shift work based on employee seniority and includes weekends and holiday work. Acknowledge 06 Do you have experience or training with remotely or manually operating potable water pumps, valves, piping and other potable water equipment? No experience Yes, less than 6 months experience Yes, 6 months to 2 years experience Yes, more than 2 years experience 07 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience. 08 Indicate if you have any college level coursework in the following: Engineering Chemistry Biology Related field (specify below) None 09 If checking related field, please specify the field. 10 Do you have training or experience in a water treatment plant or with water treatment equipment? Yes No 11 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience. 12 Do you have training or experience monitoring, troubleshooting and repairing of process equipment, analyzers and instrumentation. Training only Work experience No training or experience 13 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience. 14 Do you have training or experience with computer controlled (SCADA) systems for the operation of water treatment facilities or other types of process-controlled systems? Yes No 15 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience. 16 Do you have training or experience in any of the following: (Check all that apply) Taking Periodic Equipment Readings

• Training Only Taking Periodic Equipment Readings
• Work Experience Maintaining Records/log Sheets
• Training Only Maintaining Records/log Sheets
• Work Experience Using Chemicals in a Process
• Training Only Using Chemicals in a Process
• Work Experience Using data to make adjustments to a process
• Training Only Using data to make adjustments to a process
• Work Experience No training or work experience 17 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience.

18 Do you possess a current Nebraska Certified Water Plant Operator License? Grade I Grade II Grade III Grade IV None 19 Do you possess a current Certified Water Plant Operator License issued by a state other than Nebraska? Yes No 20 If yes, please list the state and grade level of certification. 21 I understand the successful applicant must be able to obtain a Nebraska Grade IV Water Operators License from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health within 12 months of hire. Acknowledge 22 Do you have training or experience performing laboratory work related to water treatment equipment or other process control applications? Training only Work experience No training or experience 23 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience. 24 Do you have training or experience in the collection of water samples or for other laboratory type sampling? Training only Work experience No training or experience 25 If yes, please list the employers from your application where you acquired this experience AND describe your work experience. 26 Indicate if you have training or experience using the following computer software: Word processing programs Spreadsheet applications Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) Other applications (list below) No training or experience 27 Please list other software applications: Required Question Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302 Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508 Phone (402) 441-7597 Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm