Water Plant Operator Trainee

Water Plant Operator Trainee

City of Independence, Missouri

Under direction, on an assigned shift, maintains and operates a water plant and assists in the care and maintenance of plant equipment.

• Installs, repairs, and locates water and sewer mains and lines
• Maintains operation of the water treatment plant
• Reads, maintains, repairs, tests, and replaces water meters
• Turns on and off water service
• Maintains and repairs water pumps and service stations
• Helps maintain plant buildings and grounds
• Performs additional duties as assigned

• Knowledge of methods and tools used to read, repair, and operate water meters
• Ability to assist in the repair and overhaul of plant equipment
• Ability to read gauges and recording devices
• Ability to keep routine records
• Ability to use a wide variety of hand tools
• Ability to follow written and oral directions
• Ability to make arithmetic calculations

Completion of high school or GED. Two years experience applying mechanical knowledge or the principles of chemistry preferred.

• A current Kansas driver’s license
• Must become certified as a Kansas Class I Water Treatment Operator within eighteen months of employment
• Compliance with state‑mandated continuing education requirements
• Must be available to work nights, in shifts, overtime, and weekends

Intense physical effort is required. The individual must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, carry, push, pull, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, handle, grasp, speak, and listen for extended periods of time.

Work involves some exposure to moderate risk of accident and requires following basic safety precautions.

The starting salary for this position is $16.99 per hour plus benefits.

Until Filled.