Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13433182## Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee[](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https%3a%2f%2findependenceks.gov%2fJobs.aspx%3fJobID%3d34&t=Check%20out%20this%20job%20for%20Independence,%20KS){target="_blank" rel="noopener"}[](https://twitter.com/share?url=https%3a%2f%2findependenceks.gov%2fJobs.aspx%3fJobID%3d34&text=Check%20out%20this%20job%20for%20Independence,%20KS){target="_blank" rel="noopener"}[](https://independenceks.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=108&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Wastewater-Plant-Operator-Trainee-34){#shareViaEmailButton target="_blank" rel="noopener" email-subject="Check out this job for Independence, KS" share-url="https://independenceks.gov/Jobs.aspx?JobID=34"}Basic FunctionUnder direction, on an assigned shift, maintains and operates sewagetreatment plant, and related functions, and performs a variety ofskilled tasks in the care and maintenance of plant equipment,facilities, and grounds.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesPerforms laboratory tests as required; Performs minor repairs andstandard maintenance to plant and substation equipment; Maintainsgrounds around plant and lagoons; Performs additional duties as assigned### QualificationsAbility to perform minor repairs to plant equipment; Ability to executeappointed tasks in accordance with established safety procedures;Ability to read gauges and recording devices; Ability to keep routinerecords; Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools; Ability to listento, follow and communicate oral and written instructions; Ability towork well with a small team### Special RequirementsA current Kansas drivers license; Must become certified as a KansasClass I Wastewater Treatment Operator within eighteen months ofemployment; Compliance with state-mandated continuing educationrequirements; Must be available to work nights, in shifts, overtime, andweekends### Miscellaneous InformationEducation and Experience \-- Completion of high school or GED; Two yearsexperience applying mechanical knowledge or the principles of chemistrypreferred. Physical Requirements \-- Intense physical effort isrequired. Individual must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry,push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, grasp, speak, andlisten for extended periods of time. Working Conditions \-- Workinvolves continuous exposure to hazardous substances, potentiallydangerous situations, unpleasant work conditions such as adverse weatherconditions or extreme risk of accident or ill health.