Employer: Arkansas City
Department:
Job Title: Water Treatment Plant Operator
Salary: $12.530 Hourly
Job Description:
Water Treatment Plant Operator
(Public Works Department)
Duties of this full-time position include a variety of semi-skilled and skilled
technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance and repair of water
treatment facilities and systems.
Working knowledge
of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in water
treatment plant maintenance and operation activities desired . Working knowledge of laboratory procedures and
practices preferred. Candidates must possess a high school
diploma/acceptable equivalent and a valid driver’s license with a safe driving
record as determined by the employer.
The successful
applicant must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug/alcohol screens along with
physical capacity profile and background checks. Pay Range: $12.53/hour (entry) - $16.96/hour (maximum).
The City of
Arkansas City provides an excellent benefits package including family health
and dental insurance, life insurance and KPERS retirement benefits.
Please apply through Kansas HRePartners at www.hrepartners.com
Applications accepted until position is filled
with initial review beginning
Monday, June 9, 2025.
EOE/ADA
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CITY OF ARKANSAS CITY
WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR
Department: Public Works Pay Range: 18
Division: Environmental Services Location: Water Treatment Plant
FLSA: Hourly, non-exempt
Work
Shift: Generally 8 hour rotating shifts/Days may vary
Work
Status: Full-Time
PCP
Level: 3 - Medium Work
KPERS: Covered covered position
Residency:
None
Response
Time: None
Cell
Allowance: No
City Manager Signature: -ON FILE- Date
Approved: 10/17/13
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GENERAL OVERVIEW OF POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled
technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance and repair of
water treatment facilities and systems.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general guidance and direction of
the Water Treatment Plant Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the
following:
·
Monitors the performance of all equipment, gauges
and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations.
·
Records statistical data concerning plant
operations.
·
Maintains, operates, repairs and replaces
equipment as necessary; Charts lab test results for trend analysis and
maintains accurate records of analyses and test results; evaluates data and
writes reports as required.
·
Operates, maintains and repairs malfunctions at
the water treatment plant.
·
Repairs gauges, pumps, filters and other controls
and equipment.
·
Collects samples and identifies concentrations of
chemical, physical or biological characteristics of water required in
accordance with local, state and Federal requirements.
·
Gathers and tests water samples for plant
efficiency reports as required.
·
Performs quality control tests on lab equipment
and lab analyses; evaluates procedures and results for accuracy and determines
appropriate methods.
·
Assures that plant operates within required
standards.
·
Trains lesser skilled operators in acceptable lab
methods and procedures to assure accuracy of test results.
·
Contains and disposes of hazardous wastes
generated by the lab.
·
Calibrates, modifies or repairs instrumentation
and control equipment including recorders, flowmeter and other water quality
monitoring equipment.
·
Operates and maintains pump stations; cleans wet
wells and operates pumps and valves to control and adjust flow and treatment
process.
·
Performs scheduled maintenance and janitorial
duties, along with misc. maintenance.
·
Maintains the drawings and schematics of
electrical and other systems in the treatment plant.
·
Monitors performance of electrical systems,
circuits or equipment of the treatment plant.
·
Performs
all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
·
Serves on various employee or other committees as
assigned.
·
Perform other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
·
Working knowledge of equipment, facilities,
materials, methods and procedures used in water treatment plant maintenance and
operation activities.
·
Working knowledge of laboratory procedures and
practices.
·
Skills in operation of the listed tools and
equipment.
·
Ability to perform process control calculations.
·
Ability to work safely, communicate effectively
verbally and in writing.
·
Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with employees, other departments and the public.
·
Ability to understand and carry out written and
oral instructions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
·
High school diploma or acceptable equivalent.
·
Any combination of the above as determined
appropriate by the employer.
CERTIFICATION(S) AND LICENSE(S)
·
Must possess a valid driver’s license with a safe
driving record as determined by the employer.
·
Ability to obtain and maintain a Class II Water
Treatment Operators Certificate issued by the State of Kansas (KDHE) within
three years of employment.
PRE- EMPLOYMENT TESTING
Components
of the following pre-employment testing will be conducted and successfully
completed by the employee:
·
Criminal history background checks.
·
Physical Capacity Profile – Level 3.
·
Drug screen.
·
Alcohol testing.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS
The work environment and conditions described
here are encountered in performing the essential functions of this position. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside
weather conditions. The employee
occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to
wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals,
risk of electrical shock, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS
The physical demands described here are
representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform
the essential functions of this job.
Must meet Level 3 in Department of Labor’s
Dictionary of Titles – Medium Work
exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force
occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than
negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.
LIFTING
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Maximum
Force
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None
|
Limited
(0-1
hour)
|
Occasional
(1-3
hours)
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Frequent
(3-6
hours)
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Constant
(6-8
hours)
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Objects
|
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01-10lbs.
(Sedentary)
|
|
|
|
|
x
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Office
supplies and equipment. Files, laboratory equipment.
|
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11-20lbs.
(Light)
|
|
|
|
x
|
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Indoor
and outdoor facility/laboratory equipment.
|
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21-50lbs.
(Medium)
|
|
|
x
|
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Indoor
and outdoor facility/laboratory equipment.
|
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51-100lbs.
(Heavy)
|
x
|
|
|
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100 + lbs.
(Very Heavy)
|
x
|
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|
|
|
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CARRYING
|
Maximum
Force
|
None
|
Limited
(0-1
hour)
|
Occasional
(1-3
hours)
|
Frequent
(3-6
hours)
|
Constant
(6-8
hours)
|
Maximum
Distance Carried
|
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01-10lbs.
(Sedentary)
|
|
|
|
|
x
|
Office
supplies and equipment. Files, laboratory equipment.
|
|
11-20lbs.
(Light)
|
|
|
|
x
|
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Indoor
and outdoor facility/laboratory equipment.
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21-50lbs.
(Medium)
|
|
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x
|
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Indoor
and outdoor facility/laboratory equipment.
|
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51-100lbs.
(Heavy)
|
x
|
|
|
|
|
|
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100 +
lbs.
(Very
Heavy)
|
x
|
|
|
|
|
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PUSHING/PULLING
|
Maximum
Force
|
None
|
Limited
(0-1
hour)
|
Occasional
(1-3
hours)
|
Frequent
(3-6
hours)
|
Constant
(6-8
hours)
|
Maximum
Distance Moved
|
|
01-10lbs.
(Sedentary)
|
|
|
|
|
x
|
Office
supplies and equipment. Files, laboratory equipment.
|
|
11-20lbs.
(Light)
|
|
|
|
x
|
|
Indoor
and outdoor facility/laboratory equipment.
|
|
21-50lbs.
(Medium)
|
|
|
x
|
|
|
Indoor
and outdoor facility/laboratory equipment.
|
|
51-100lbs.
(Heavy)
|
x
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
100 +
lbs.
(Very
Heavy)
|
x
|
|
|
|
|
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REACHING
|
|
None
|
Limited
(0-1
hour)
|
Occasional
(1-3
hours)
|
Frequent
(3-6
hours)
|
Constant
(6-8
hours)
|
Comments
|
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Total
Reaching
|
|
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
Below
waist
|
|
|
|
x
|
|
|
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Waist
to Shoulder
|
|
|
|
x
|
|
|
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Overhead
|
|
|
|
x
|
|
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OTHER
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
|
|
None
|
Limited
(0-1
hour)
|
Occasional
(1-3
hours)
|
Frequent
(3-6
hours)
|
Constant
(6-8
hours)
|
Comments
|
|
Sitting
|
|
|
|
|
x
|
|
|
Standing
|
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
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Walking
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
|
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Climbing/Balancing
(stairs, ladders, other)
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
|
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Operating
Foot Controls
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
|
|
Rotation
of head/neck
|
|
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
Flexion
(head bend down & head bend back)
|
|
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
Bending
at the waist
|
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
|
Twisting
at the waist
|
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
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Kneeling
|
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
|
Crouching
(squatting)
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
|
|
Crawling
|
x
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Lying
down (back, side, front)
|
x
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Handling/grasping
|
|
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
Forceful
Gripping
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
|
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Fine
Finger Manipulation
|
|
|
|
|
x
|
|
|
Keyboarding/Mouse
|
|
|
|
|
x
|
|
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Repetitive
motion (multiple manipulation of same muscle group)
|
|
|
|
|
x
|
|
|
High
Impact vibratory tools (bucking/riveting)
|
x
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Low
Impact vibratory tools (drilling/sanding)
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
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SEEING
|
Near
Acuity: Required
|
Far
Acuity: Required
|
Depth
Perception: Required
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Field
of Vision: Required
|
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Color
Discrimination: Required
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Note
Colors: Full Spectrum
|
|
|
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HEARING/TALKING
Co-workers and public (in person and by telephone/two-way
radio).
MACHINES, TOOLS,
EQUIPMENT, PARTS USED
Motor
vehicle, generators, pumps, gauges, common hand and power tools, shovels,
wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, calculator, and a variety of
labratory equipment.
ENVIRONMENTAL/ATMOSPHERIC
CONDITIONS
|
95%
Inside
|
5%
Outside
|
Temperature
Extremes: All temperature extremes when outside
|
|
Noise
Level:
|
Low:
|
Moderate:
x
|
High:
|
|
Vibration:
Not Present
|
|
Dust:
Present
|
Odors:
Present
|
Fumes:
Present
|
Vapors:
Present
|
Mists:
Present
|
Gases:
Present
|
|
Chemicals:
Present
|
Note
Types: Possible exposure to
commercially available solvents, herbicides, pesticides and other chemicals
used in water treatment production and commercial facility maintenance.
Chlorine.
|
|
Blood
Borne Pathogens Present: May be present
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|
|
|
|
|
|
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COGNITIVE
& BEHAVIORAL CAPACITIES
|
|
Present
|
Comments:
|
|
|
Yes
|
No
|
Where
appropriate: frequency or % of job
|
|
COMPREHENSION, REMEMBER
& PLAN
|
|
|
|
|
Articulate
and comprehend information in conversation.
|
x
|
|
Frequent
basis
|
|
Read,
comprehend, and use written materials.
|
x
|
|
Frequent
basis
|
|
Use
technology/instruments/tools & information systems.
|
x
|
|
Frequent
basis
|
|
Remember
spoken instructions.
|
x
|
|
Frequent
basis
|
|
Remember
written instructions.
|
x
|
|
Frequent
basis
|
|
Remember
visual instructions.
|
x
|
|
Frequent
basis
|
|
Remember
simple instructions.
|
x
|
|
Frequent
basis
|
|
Remember detailed instructions.
|
x
|
|
Frequent
basis
|
|
Perform
repetitive or short-cycle work.
|
x
|
|
Frequent
basis
|
|
Work
under specific instructions.
|
x
|
|
Frequent
basis
|
|
Completed
complex tasks.
|
x
|
|
Frequent
basis
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ATTENTION & CONCENTRATION
|
|
|
|
|
Fine detail: Regularly deals with data or things
requiring attention to minute detail.
|
x
|
|
Frequent
basis
|
|
Interruptions: Requires quickly resumed attention after
multiple interruptions, or ability to easily shift between tasks.
|
x
|
|
Frequent
basis
|
|
Sustained Attention: Requires unbroken lengthy attention to
same/similar tasks.
|
x
|
|
Frequent
basis
|
|
Multitasking: Job requires ability to attend to more than
one activity simultaneously such as typing while answering phones.
|
x
|
|
Frequent
basis
|
|
Visual or aural distractions: busy, noisy environment making focusing
difficult.
|
x
|
|
Limited
basis
|
|
|
|
|
|
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EXECUTIVE FUNCTION
|
|
|
|
|
Decision
making: Makes critical decisions potentially affecting
costs to company or public safety.($ or lives)
|
x
|
|
|
|
Planning: Responsible for laying-out and planning
sequence of work activity.
|
x
|
|
|
|
Simple, repetitive, short-cycle tasks: Must frequently deal with boredom.
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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INFORMATION PROCESSING
|
|
|
|
|
Processes highly technical information: reads, understands and uses complex or
highly technical information or computation (calculus, etc.)
|
x
|
|
|
|
|
Present
|
Comments:
|
|
|
Yes
|
No
|
Where
appropriate: frequency or % of job
|
|
Integrating Information:
Obtains information (reads, hears) from multiple sources, then must be able
to synthesize, integrate, and then utilize the information.
|
x
|
|
Frequent
basis
|
|
High productivity or highly speeded
work
Meets
expectation for high level of output with little “down-time” between tasks.
|
x
|
|
Frequent
basis
|
|
High
level visual-spatial reasoning: Processes information in graphic form. Perceives 3 dimensional objects from 2
dimensional representations (drawings plans, etc.).
|
x
|
|
Limited
basis
|
|
|
|
|
|
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ACADEMIC COMPETENCE
|
|
|
|
|
High
School or equivalency
|
x
|
|
|
|
Competence
beyond H.S.: AD or BD (circle 1)
|
|
x
|
|
|
Graduate
level education needed.
How much? What kind?
|
|
x
|
|
|
|
|
|
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PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS
|
|
|
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Works alone: must work independently, with little
oversight or supervision and/or contact with others
|
x
|
|
Frequent
basis
|
|
Works in close proximity to others: works in same physical area as others but
interaction is either limited or not required.
|
x
|
|
Limited
basis
|
|
Frequent &/or extensive interaction with
others, such as customers, public or peers (e.g. cashier, receptionist).
|
x
|
|
Frequent
basis
|
|
Deals
with people under adverse circumstances: deal with people who are angry or
confrontational, critiques work of others, gives “bad news” etc.
|
x
|
|
Limited
basis
|
|
Deals with people under pressure of time or numbers
(Customers with construction or code problems)
|
x
|
|
Limited
basis
|
|
Teamwork: Works as integral part of team, must
cooperate with others, divide tasks, integrate output, and put team goals,
ideas or plans before ones’ own.
|
x
|
|
Frequent
basis
|
|
|
|
|
|
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ATTENDANCE
|
|
|
|
|
Maintain
predictable and reliable attendance.
|
x
|
|
Frequent
basis
|
|
Be
punctual.
|
x
|
|
Frequent
basis
|
|
Take
rest periods at set times or only times determined by breaks in job
responsibilities.
|
x
|
|
Only
as conditions and circumstances allow.
|
|
Adjust
to a flexible schedule of work days or shifts.
|
x
|
|
Frequent
basis
|
GENERAL COMMENTS
This
job description is intended to identify and illustrate the kinds of duties that
may be assigned. It should not be
interpreted as describing all of the duties that may ever be required or be
used to limit the nature and extent of assignments given. The job description does not constitute an
employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change
by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job
change.
The
City of Arkansas City is an At-Will employer.
I, __________________________________________,
have read and understand the information contained herein.
(Print
Name)
_________________________________________________ _______________________
Signature Date
Vacancy Number: 201412
Open Date: 5/27/2014 12:00:00 AM
Close Date: 12/30/9999 12:00:00 AM