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City of El Dorado

Wastewater Operator In Training

City of El Dorado, El Dorado, Kansas, United States, 67042

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Compensation This position starts at $17.45 per hour. Hourly rate may vary based on education, experience or qualifications. Starting pay determined through a structured step‑guidance placement process. System ensures fair and consistent offers by reviewing candidate’s education, experience, specialized skills, and overall qualifications. Exact starting rate will fall within posted range and reflect placement step.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision (up to 80% paid by the City of El Dorado)

Sick & Personal leave

Work‑Life Balance programs: military leave, civil leave, bereavement leave

9 paid holidays

YMCA membership ($15 a month paid by the City of El Dorado)

KPERS Retirement and deferred compensation programs

Longevity pay

EMPAC Employee Assistance Program

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information.

Job Competencies: Essential Functions

Collects wastewater samples and specific tests, measuring the quality of the wastewater sample

Analyzes test results, records results of the tests on daily work sheets and assures chemicals are properly balanced

Conducts follow‑up testing as instructed by assuring for continuous monitoring of water in process.

Maintains an awareness of all chemicals, supplies, and equipment required to operate the plant

Monitors the treatment process and makes appropriate changes, assuring appropriate levels and amounts of spare parts needed to operate the plant exist in current inventory and notifies supervisor of need to reorder supplies and chemicals

Conducts operational tests and monitors all equipment

Maintains bio solids composting operations including, windrowing, turning, and temperature readings per 503 regulations

Assists with land application of bio solids and enters data into the computer

Maintains on‑call status on a four‑week rotating basis, utilizing remote monitoring

Reviews and examines new products and technology and fields tests new products as they become available

Assists with special projects and committee work as requested

Follows a plan for routine preventive maintenance and completes the plan assuring for the proper operation of all equipment by listening, feeling, smelling, and observing

Identifies or receives notification of equipment requiring maintenance attention, and conducts a physical inspection of malfunctioning equipment and makes a diagnosis

Follows a plan for corrective action, assembles supplies and equipment needed to make the needed repairs, assuring supplies and equipment are available

Completes the plan and provides instruction and training for personnel assuring for an optimal training experience

Communicates with outside contractors to obtain quotes and assistance to maintain City equipment and facilities

Communicates with the supervisor and others regarding process or status changes assuring for continuous communications

Maintains a log of the time the equipment has been in operation, maintenance activities, availability of equipment, and any unusual conditions concerning equipment, safety, or operating conditions that staff should be aware of

Keeps Wetlands and Water Reclamation facility and equipment clean and free of safety hazards

Performs maintenance

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