Possess a high school diploma or GED.
Possess a valid Class I Kansas Water Supply System Operator Certificate within eighteen months of employment.
Ability to comprehend and learn the use of PLC-based microprocessors.
Knowledge of hazardous chemicals handling.
Ability to comprehend and learn to troubleshoot and calibrate chemical feed machines.
Ability to read and interpret technical operations manuals.
Experience with or have the ability to learn and apply all applicable requirements pertaining to hazardous waste operations.
Possess a valid driver's license and continuously meet WaterOne driving standards.
Ability to pass post offer medical exam, including drug screen and background verification (may not apply to current employees).
Availability to work extended hours, nights and weekends as needed.
Availability to participate in and be available during a designated on-call week rotation to ensure uninterrupted water treatment operations.
An employee in this position may lift or move up to 5 lbs. constantly, 10lbs frequently, 20lbs occasionally; and 40 lbs. rarely.
Employees in this position may frequently work in outdoor weather conditions.
Outside working conditions are dependent on the weather, which involves extreme heat (above 90 degrees) in the summer and cold in the winter (below freezing).
Some work may be in non-heated and non-air-conditioned structures occasionally.
Employees in this position may also occasionally perform field assignments in poor weather and driving conditions and deal with other hazards of field work such as working at varying heights up to 15 feet above the floor and tolerate noise levels that are generally minimal but may be excessive for brief periods of time (hearing protection is provided).
This position requires the ability to remain in a stationary, standing and/or sitting position for up to several hours a day.
Employees must be able to position him/herself to help install, inspect, remove, or repair various items, and position themselves to stoop, kneel, or crouch, move through elevators, stairways, ramps and rough terrain, and move from one location to another.
Employees must be able to ascend and descend ladders to work on equipment, including climbing water towers and other structures, and tolerate operating vibrating equipment frequently.
Employees are required to use personal protective equipment and navigate construction sites and must be able to wear and use air purifying and air supplied respiratory protection.
Employees in this position must also possess specific vision abilities required for this job including close vision, distance vision, depth perception, ability to distinguish colors, and ability to adjust focus.