Classified Ad Title:
Water Plant Certified Operator - Bowling Green, KY

Post Date
3/11/2022

Expiration Date
5/13/2022

Details:
Position Description: 
Applications are now being accepted for a full-time Water Plant Certified Operator or Attendant through Friday, March 11, 2022. BGMU offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, life, LTD, paid holidays, leave benefits and a retirement plan. This position does not require Warren County residency. BGMU is nearing completion of an extensive plant expansion at our Drinking Water Treatment facility. This is an opportunity to join our team and be involved in the start-up and operation of this new facility.

During training, the position will primarily work day shift along with some second and third shift training work. This work will involve monitoring water treatment plant processes to produce safe drinking water in a cost-effective manner in accordance with guidelines set forth by federal, state and local regulators. We are willing to train the right individual if not already certified. The individual will be required to progress towards certified operator status through the KY Division of Compliance Assistance. Base pay is commensurate with water treatment certification level attained. The physical demand for this job is classified as “Medium” and the candidate must successfully pass BGMU’s physical demands testing specific to this work.

Duties/Responsibilities: 
Performs general operational and maintenance duties in the Water Treatment Plant.
Performs routine checks of mechanical equipment for operational status, including checking pumps, chemical feeders, motors and mixers.
Performs laboratory tests as necessary to determine the proper application of treatment chemicals.
Maintains logs and records.
Performs general maintenance and grounds keeping duties as needed such as basin cleaning, filter cleaning, and painting.
Performs assigned duties and other related work with or without direct supervision as required.
Additional work and/or training outside normal work hours may be required.

Work will be performed under prevailing weather conditions. The work environment requires the individual to follow prescribed safety practices and to use safety equipment such as gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety-toed shoes, and protective clothing such as tyvek suits. This position requires the ability to prepare reports, keep accurate records, to use good judgment and make prompt decisions when evaluating changing plant conditions. Requires a basic understanding about electrical circuits, telemetering systems, SCADA systems, pumps, chemical feed systems, basic chemistry and math. Use of computers with standard office software is required.

Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or graduate equivalency. 
Valid Kentucky driver's license. 

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field. 
Certification as a Class III or IV water treatment operator through Commonwealth of Kentucky. 

We provide equal opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability, in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at employment@bgmu.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address. For more information, view the EEO is the Law Poster and Pay Transparency Statement.

Salary: 
Commensurate with certification level and experience.

Application Instructions: 
Apply here: https://bgmu.balancetrak.com/202202007/WWUS