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City of Derby Utility Operator I (Water | Wastewater) in Derby, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13116953
The City of Derby strives to be an employer of choice and our desire is to attract and retain honest, hardworking and motivated employees who are committed to providing the highest quality of service to the citizens of Derby. We offer competitive wages, competitive benefits, including affordable health insurance with no deductible and no coinsurance and retirement benefits. We also offer Paid Vacation on day of hire and Alternative Work Schedules to help employees achieve work-life balance. Contact us today to see how we can help you achieve your career goals. Details related to the position are below:
A Typical Work Day May Include:
- Operate power drawn pumps and related machinery.
- Conduct daily checks of operational gauges.
- Operate motor vehicle on a regular basis.
- Troubleshoot problems, routinely inspect, and maintain all department equipment, machines, pumps and motors in good working order.
- Maintain utility facilities in a clean and safe condition.
- Conduct minor maintenance tasks and repairs, including general construction, painting, grounds maintenance, metering facility maintenance, water production facilities maintenance, and assist with snow removal as required.
- Collaborate with other divisions to maintain the stormwater sewer system.
- Assist the fire department with the fire hydrant maintenance program.
- Prepare and maintain proper records, reports, and documents related to the division in an organized manner.
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What You Will Need:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Kansas drivers license and driving record must meet commercial liability insurance requirements.
- Valid Kansas commercial drivers license, required within six months of employment.
What Will Put You Ahead:
- One year water treatment/distribution systems experience.
- Class I KDHE Wastewater or Water Operator certification, required within eighteen months of employment.
- General knowledge of mechanics, wastewater/water testing equipment, wastewater/water plant maintenance and operation, and minor electrical work.
- General knowledge of computers with the ability to operate and comprehend utility billing software, digital forms software, SCADA system, and radio read software.