SALARY: $18.41 – $20.63/hour, nonexempt

OPENING DATE: November 4, 2025

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision, assists in the daily operation and maintenance of the water plant involving the treatment of water; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Assists in the daily operation and maintenance of the water plant, including start-up and/or shut-down of plant and equipment, involving treatment of water in compliance with established procedures, standards, federal and state laws, and administrative regulations.
• Assists with inspection and/or monitoring of pumps, charts, gages and meters daily; monitors SCADA system.
• Adds chemicals in accordance with prescribed standards; assist lab personnel in collection of water samples; checks proper adjustment of feeder equipment; adjusts chemicals as necessary.
• Prepares and maintains accurate reports/records.
• Forwards water samples and reports as required.
• Assists with performing servicing and preventive maintenance programs on plant and equipment; makes minor repairs and/or adjustments on plant and equipment; forwards requests for major repairs and/or equipment to superiors.
• Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of spare parts, chemicals, equipment and tools.
• Assists with minor construction projects.
• Assists with cleaning of plant and grounds.
• Attends continuing education programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from high school or equivalent required.
• Must possess a valid drivers’ license. 
• Prior related experience preferred. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Drinking Water Treatment Plant operations.
• Knowledge of federal, state laws and administrative regulations with reference to water treatment.
• Knowledge of functions, servicing and maintenance requirements of mechanical equipment and machinery.
• Knowledge of and ability to comply with safety standards.
• Working knowledge of math and chemistry.
• Working knowledge of computer hardware and applicable software programs.

Abilities

• Ability to detect mechanical flaws and make minor repairs to plant and equipment.
• Ability to assist with maintaining preventive maintenance and servicing program.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate reports.
• Ability to assist with maintaining inventory of chemicals, spare parts and tools.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with officers, other employees, and the general public.
• Physical ability to perform heavy labor for extended periods of time, often under adverse weather conditions.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Initially very specific but becoming more general with work experience in the class.
• Work varies slightly and may seldom be required to take different, new or unusual approaches in completing work assignments.
• Most or all of completed work is reviewed.
• Problems require analysis based on precedent.
• Work requires sitting at desk or table; some work is performed outdoors regardless of weather conditions, requiring intermittent standing, walking, stooping; must lift objects over 50 pounds; must operate vehicle and equipment; exposed to machinery and its moving parts; required to be in high places, confined spaces, and using stairs and ladders; exposed to fumes, chemicals and toxic substances as a requirement of the job.
• Construction and/or mechanical tools and equipment (hand tools, power tools, etc.), laboratory equipment, normal office equipment (phone, computer, calculator, etc.), chemical feeders, safety equipment, vehicles.
• Occasional contacts with the public and employees or supervisors from other departments.
• Little or no use of confidential information.
• Moderate/heavy.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to respond to calls in emergency situations at all hours.
• Must possess, or obtain within the first 18 months of employment, and maintain a Class I Water Treatment Plant Operators License issued by the Commonwealth of Kentucky; must receive Class II, III and IV license within eighteen months after meeting experience requirements for each class license.  Preference will be given to KY Water Treatment Plant Operator Class III-A and IV-A certifications.
• Non-exempt.

The City of Murray is an Equal Opportunity Employer