Plant Operator

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

Multiple full-time positions available with the Water Department, Water Supply & Treatment Division, located at 1 NW Briarcliff Rd.

Salary Range: $22.61-$24.48/hour

Normal Work Days/Hours: Shift Varies

Application Deadline Date: April 1, 2024

Responsibilities

• Performs duties to assist with the operation of the water treatment plant and pumping facilities.

• Learns fundamental concepts and practices used in water treatment including equipment operation and minor maintenance.

• Performs progressively more responsible routine inspections and maintenance for a variety of plant equipment and facilities.

• As skills develop, will be responsible for some process evaluations and process controls to achieve optimum performance.

Qualifications

REQUIRES high school graduation. Six months after date of hire, must obtain D-level operator certification in water/wastewater issued by Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

Three years after date of hire, must obtain C-level operator certification in water/wastewater issued by Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Must possess a valid State -issued driver's license in accordance with the City of KCMO policies. Must pass a pre-emploment drug screen and post-offer physical examination as prescribed by the City.

Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S.

Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.

Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace.