The purpose of this classification is to operate a wastewater treatment plant to ensure water discharged is in compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to health and public safety.

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and the completion of one (1) year of college education or specialized advanced training in a related field
• Two (2) years of experience operating a wastewater treatment plant, one (1) of which must be in a wastewater treatment plant with a design capacity greater than 50,000 gallons per day
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education
• Partial years of credit may be granted for every 15 credit hours of education in an unrelated field

• Monitors treatment plant operations using a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and responds to any system alarms and events
• Performs regular rounds of daily plant inspections to monitor operating conditions, make adjustments and report required repairs to maintenance staff or management as needed
• Records operational data, and/or meter and gauge readings on specified forms and reports
• Collects and tests water and sewage samples; sends samples to the water quality laboratory for analysis
• Adds chemicals, such as chlorine, or lime, to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids
• Performs related work as assigned

• Must possess and maintain a valid Kentucky Class III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators License or its equivalent from another state. Those with an equivalent from another state are required to have it converted to a Kentucky Class III License within six (6) months as a condition of employment.
• Valid Driver’s License

• All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16.
• Positions must be accessible for on-call duty and be able to work shifts, weekends, and holidays as assigned and during emergencies.

• Health and wellness benefits: https://www.lexingtonky.gov/health-and-wellness-benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits: https://www.lexingtonky.gov/index.php/paid-and-unpaid-time-benefits
• Direct Deposit is required of all employees.