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Wastewater Operator In Training

Job in El Dorado, Butler County, Kansas, 67042, USA
Listing for: City of El Dorado
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
  • Engineering
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 17.45 USD Hourly USD 17.45 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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, wind rowing, 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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