Hardin County Water District No. 2 – Water Treatment Plant Operator IVA

Description:

Hardin County Water District No. 2 is seeking a certified Water Treatment Plant Operator IVA to join our Treatment Plant team. This position is critical to the safe and reliable operation of a high-capacity drinking water treatment facility serving the community.

Salary & Benefits
• Hourly pay range: $28.22 to $40.26, based on experience
• $1.50 per hour shift differential for second and third-shift work
• Full medical insurance – 100% paid for single plan
• Low-cost medical insurance options for family coverage
• County retirement plan included
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave

Shift Information
This position will be assigned primarily to third shift and requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.

Minimum Requirements
• Kentucky Class IVA Water Treatment Operator Certification recognized by the State of Kentucky (Class IIIA Certifications will be considered).

Please apply at https://www.hcwd2.org/careers/

Location:

John Cruse
Hardin County Water District No. 2
1951 W. Park Rd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Contact Email:

[email protected]

Website:
www.hcwd2.org

Phone:
(270) 862-3213

Name:

John Cruse

Hardin County Water District No. 2 – Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee

Description:

Hardin County Water District No. 2 is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee to join our Treatment Plant team. This entry-level position offers an excellent opportunity to begin a career in the water treatment profession while working alongside experienced, state-certified operators. The position supports treatment operations, distribution system control, and general plant maintenance while gaining hands-on experience in water treatment processes.

Pay & Benefits
• Hourly Pay Range: $25.07 to $34.02
• Full medical insurance – 100% paid for single plan
• Low-cost family medical insurance options
• County retirement plan included
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave

Work Schedule
Hours of work will be primarily second or third shift and include nights, weekends, and holiday coverage as scheduled.

Minimum Requirements
• Bachelor Degree in an applied science

Please apply at https://www.hcwd2.org/careers/

Location:

John Cruse
Hardin County Water District No. 2
1951 W. Park Rd.
Elizabethtown, KY 42701

Contact Email:

[email protected]

Website:
www.hcwd2.org

Phone:
(270) 862-3213

Name:

John Cruse

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government – Municipal Engineer

Description:

This position is in the wastewater treatment plant engineering group. LFUCG has two wastewater treatment plants, both of which are rated for approximately 30 million gallons per day average daily flow.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Kentucky Professional Engineer License
Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field
Six (6) years of engineering experience
Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
Ability to write technical reports and/or use of AutoCAD or other computer-aided design software is preferred but not required

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Manages major projects involving preparation, review, and supervision of designs, specifications, plans, contracts, applications, estimates, and reports involved in the construction and operation of a wide variety of civil engineering work required at LFUCG’s two wastewater treatment plants
Assists the wastewater treatment plant operations and maintenance groups with operational reviews, managment of record documents, and other duties as needed
Performs field surveys, inspections, investigations, and/or evaluations
Manages project funding, grants, invoices, and payments
Prepares for and attends Committee, Commission, Council, and other related meetings
Maintains communication with all internal and external stakeholders and responds to all requests and inquiries
Supervises, trains, and evaluates the work of subordinates and/or contractors
Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
Valid Kentucky Professional Engineer License
Those with an equivalent from another State must obtain a Kentucky Professional Engineer License within six (6) months of employment as a condition for permanent appointment

Job ID: 6124

Submit LFUCG electronic application via this link: https://jobs.lexingtonky.gov/psp/candidate/EXTERNAL/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=6124&PostingSeq=1

Location:

Emily Epperson
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
301 Jimmie Campbell Drive
Lexington, KY 40504

Contact Email:

[email protected]

Website:
https://www.lexingtonky.gov/working/current-job-openings

Phone:
(859) 425-2596

Name:

Emily Epperson

GLCAP – Senior Rural Development Specialist

Description:

Location
Remote – KY, United States
Base Pay
$53000.00 – $74000.00 / Year
Job Category
Community Development, CIC-MVR
Employee Type
Yearly Full Time

Senior Rural Development Specialist

Location: Kentucky – Remote

Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 34 hours per week

Employment Type: Full-Time Exempt

Are you interested in working with a great team of technical assistance providers who help communities safeguard drinking water and local environments, improve economic opportunity and the quality of life for rural Americans?

GLCAP Rural Community Assistance Program (RCAP) delivers technical assistance, project development, training and other professional services to small public water and wastewater systems and local governments. We help them improve their infrastructure and local economies.

We are seeking professionals with a broad range of skills and experience, particularly those who have worked in water/wastewater industries, local government, grant writing/administration, accounting/finance, land conservation, environmental compliance, and related fields. Priority competency areas that we are looking for include grant writing and funding development, project planning, water/sewer system management, utility rate-setting, training, facilitation, and NEPA environmental assessments.

 

Why work for GLCAP?

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance (available immediately)
403(B) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
HSA and FSA with company contributions
Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Personal)
3 weeks of paid vacation after one year (can begin using accrued amount after 6 months of employment)
Paid Holidays
Wellness Incentives (save almost 50% off Weight Watchers, discounted gym memberships, rewards for completing wellness activities, etc.)
Employee Assistance Program
Casual dress code
Growth and professional development opportunities
Company Engagement Activities and Employee Recognition
Mileage/travel reimbursement
Family oriented atmosphere
Phone Stipend
Flexible work schedule

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain up-to-date knowledge on the latest development in federal and state regulations, funding source regulations, new technologies relating to water and wastewater, and developing trends.
Provide technical assistance and training to community groups, local government officials/agencies, and/or individual system owners on community development concerns relating to program planning, facility development, management and finance, operation and maintenance, and capacity development.
Conduct on-site visits with community officials, agencies or individuals; conduct needs assessments; complete the enrollment process; and prepare and provide progress reports and updates regarding the status of projects.
Maintain necessary communication with potential and existing funding sources.
Serve as the department contact in one or more priority competency area
Serve as trainer/mentor for new staff.
Assist the State RCAP Director with program development which may include participating in the development of funding strategies, initiating contacts, identifying opportunities, coordinating, writing, developing and submitting small proposals, and working as a team member on large proposals.
Research, analyze and publish comments on the impact of proposed regulations and policies; participate on policy-setting or advisory groups; analyze rural development issues and needs; develop policy, technical papers, articles, and manuals for RCAP and other publications; develop training curricula.
Conduct outreach and networking for the RCAP program by forming, coordinating, and/or participating in rural development networks and associations, forming and maintaining links between agencies and/or other networks, and marketing department programs.

Education:

Required bachelor’s degree in an area of study related to environmental resources, planning, finance/accounting, business management or equivalent experience; or certified as a water or wastewater operator.

Experience:

Experience in water or wastewater management and experience working with word processing, spreadsheet, internet, and database software.

 

As a condition of employment, the following are additional requirements:

Initial and periodic Motor Vehicle Records checks, maintain a valid driver’s license, and maintain a safe driving record.
Must have insured, dependable transportation available for daily use.
Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.
Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing.
Ability to be reached by cellular phone during business hours and after hours.

https://www.glcap.org/jobs/

Location:

Roy Gray
GLCAP
630 Bryants Camp RD
Lancaster, KY 40444

Contact Email:

[email protected]

Website:

Phone:
(606) 813-2448

Name:

Roy Gray

Louisville Water Company – Lead Operator (Water Treatment)

Description:

Hourly Rate: $41.50/hourly
In addition to base pay hourly rate, position is eligible for 6% shift premium and $1.00 license premium for Class IV-A Certification.

Essential Job Functions:

Responsible for the direct charge of Treatment Plants utilizing approved practices necessary to ensure that the drinking water treatment system is operated as required by State Regulations and policy/procedure guidelines.

This includes but not limited to being responsible for water quality monitoring and control, chemical dosages and inventories, hydraulic planning, and execution, and directing operations (in case of emergency notifying supervision).

Demonstrate ability to handle system alarms and take corrective action.

Must perform Chemical Attendant duties and/or Apprentice duties as required.

Must demonstrate the ability to utilize plant control systems.

May be assigned to any production facility.

Responsible for distribution system hydraulics.

Responds to overtime needs, including emergency callouts, when overtime is needed for this classification.

All other duties as assigned.

Non-traditional work schedule with fixed shift, to include weekends and Holidays. Position is eligible for 6% shift premium.

Physical Requirements:

Must comply with all physical requirements and physical exams. Must pass SCBA respirator exam and be capable of wearing safety PPE up to and including a Level A chemical suit. Must have the ability to carry up to 50 lbs., lift up to 75 lbs., walk on rough, uneven surfaces, work in cramped/confined work areas, climb ladders and steps, and operate required mechanical equipment (e.g., overhead valves, chemical transfer pump

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED; and

One (1) year of operational experience in a surface water treatment plant using conventional filtration; and

A Class IV-A Water Treatment Plant Operator’s License for the state of Kentucky; and

Valid Driver’s license.

EEO/AA Statement:

Louisville Water provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Please apply directly and submit resume on Louisville Water Company's Career page: https://LouisvilleWater.com/careers

Job posting number: 12162

Location:

Kellie Bowman
Louisville Water Company
550 S Third Street
Louisville, KY 40202

Contact Email:

[email protected]

Website:

Phone:
(502) 523-5827

Name:

Kellie Bowman

GLCAP – Asset Management Technition

Description:

Asset Management Technician

Location: Remote

Schedule: Monday – Thursday, 34 hours per week

Pay Rate: Starting at $23.23 per hour

Summary:  Inspect, maintain, and record data regarding water, sewer and other community assets using specialized equipment and geospatial technologies to help small utilities implement asset management.

Why work for GLCAP?

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance (available immediately)
403(B) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
HSA and FSA with company contributions
Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Personal)
3 weeks of paid vacation after one year (can begin using after 6 months of employment)
Paid Holidays
Non-critical agency closing week between Christmas and New Years
Wellness Incentives (save almost 50% off Weight Watchers, discounted gym memberships, rewards for completing wellness activities, etc.)
Employee Assistance Program
Casual dress code
Growth and professional development opportunities
Company Engagement Activities and Employee Recognition
Mileage/travel reimbursement
Family oriented atmosphere
Phone Stipend
Flexible work schedule

Education:

Associate’s degree in water/wastewater operations, civil engineering, geospatial technologies or a combination or equivalent training and experience in related fields.

Experience:

One to three years’ experience in water or sewer utilities, utility mapping, utility locating, civil engineering technician, soil and water conservation or remediation, environmental testing, or geospatial technologies. One to three years experience working with MS Word, Excel, or Google Docs and Sheets or equivalent word processing and spreadsheet programs.

Additional Requirements:

Initial and periodic Motor Vehicle Records checks, maintain a valid driver’s license, and maintain a safe driving record.
Must have insured, dependable transportation available for daily use.
Must submit to state and/or federal criminal checks.
Must submit to initial drug and alcohol testing.
Ability to be reached by cellular phone during business hours.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operate equipment, including valve exercisers, sewer cameras, smoke testing equipment, SL-RAT, metering, and GPS equipment, to inspect and assess the condition of water and sewer utility assets.
Operate and troubleshoot Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment in the field to collect the geographic coordinates and record attributes data for above ground assets.
Transport, clean, and maintain water and sewer condition assessment, geospatial and ancillary computer equipment, vehicles and trailers. Procure parts, supplies and equipment maintenance services. Maintain clean and organize equipment storage spaces.
Schedule equipment for field use. Maintain internal inventory lists and maintenance records.
Perform digitizing and data entry using GIS software and applications.
Assist in preparing inspection reports, community asset inventories and basic maps.
Assist in delivering small group and on-site training for utility staff to use equipment.

www.glcap.org/jobs

Location:

Roy Gray
GLCAP
630 Bryants Camp RD
Lancaster, KY 40444

Contact Email:

[email protected]

Website:

Phone:
(606) 813-2448

Name:

Roy Gray

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government – Plant Operations Supervisor Sr.

Description:

Direct the efficient operations of a class IV wastewater treatment facility and ensure facility complies with local, state, and federal regulations
Directs and supervises the daily operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant to ensure proper operations and compliance
Reviews operational logs, lab reports, and trends to make operational change decisions
Collaborates plant management to effectively plan equipment shutdowns and repair schedules to maintain proper plant operations
Maintains and prepares annual budget including approval of purchasing and pro-card expenditures
Prepares operational reports for local, state, and federal regulators
Assists with planning for expansion or upgrade of the plant and construction projects and is the primary point of contact for scheduling all work on plant site
Maintains proper scheduling for all employees, approve leave requests, and complete and approve payroll through the KRONOS system
Makes recommendations for the recruitment of staff and directs the training / development / assigned responsibilities of all staff assigned to plant operations.
Performs related work as assigned

Submit LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

Location:

Matthew Chancellor
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
645 W Hickman Plant Rd
Nicholasville, KY 40356

Contact Email:

[email protected]

Website:
https://www.lexingtonky.gov/working/current-job-openings

Phone:
(859) 280-8650

Name:

Matthew Chancellor

Cave Run Water Commission – Class II Distribution Operator

Description:

Full job description:
We are seeking a skilled Water Distribution Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience operating digging machinery and hold a valid Kentucky Level 2 Water Distribution License. You will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and operating water distribution systems to ensure safe and reliable water delivery to the community.

Key Responsibilities:
Operate and maintain water distribution systems, including valves, hydrants, and mains.
Safely operate digging and excavation machinery (e.g., backhoes, mini excavators).
Locate, repair, and replace water mains.
Perform system flushing, sampling, and monitoring to ensure compliance with water quality standards.
Record maintenance activities and assist in system inspections.
Respond to emergency calls and perform after-hours work as needed.

Qualifications:
Kentucky Level 2 Water Distribution License (required).
Experience operating digging and excavation equipment.
Valid Kentucky driver’s license.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to safety procedures.
Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive wage based on experience and qualifications.
Opportunities for training and professional development.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 – $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Via Email- [email protected]

Location:

Larry Workman
Cave Run Water Commission
7533 Highway 1693
Wellington, KY 40387

Contact Email:

[email protected]

Website:

Phone:
(606) 768-6665

Name:

Larry Workman

Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District – Process Supervisor- Operations

Description:

Job Summary
Provides for the safe, effective supervision of personnel, daily operations and maintenance of MSD treatment plants and pumping stations.

Essential Job Functions
Schedules and provides direct overview of Operations & Maintenance staff. Plans, organizes and directs all activities affecting the operation of the assigned region and on a given shift. Implements procedures for the process operation of an assigned facility to assure compliance with MSD and other regulatory standards to assure a safe working environment. Ensures SAP work orders are initiated, updated with reliable information and closed in a timely manner. Develops and coordinates preventive maintenance schedules and assignments. Provides support and motivation to employees. Establishes and implements effective process control strategies for treatment centers to ensure efficient and environmentally sound operating practices. Arranges for procurement and delivery of materials and supplies. Coordinates availability of process equipment for repair in order to minimize impact on the process. Reviews treatment center laboratory sample results on a daily basis in order to determine efficient process parameters and compliance with permit requirements. Provides feedback to operators for adjustments to the wastewater treatment process. Performs projects in the design, review, coordination and acceptance of treatment center and pump station upgrade, replacement and/or construction. Provides start-up and operator training. Responds to requests for assistance by MSD administrative staff for performance of special projects. Responds to unusual situations, makes investigations and initiates corrective action.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Necessary to the Work
Knowledge of wastewater treatment principles, practices, laws and regulations; knowledge of wastewater treatment equipment maintenance; skill in operating a PC and associated Windows environment software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite); skill in managing multiple priorities; ability to supervise a diverse workforce; ability to resolve problems; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; ability to perform physically demanding tasks as outlined above; ability to work under adverse working conditions such as inclement weather; ability to work effectively under heavy, unpredictable surges in workload; ability to work outdoors; ability to work 24 hour emergency response, various shifts and weekends.

Minimum Requirements
Associate Degree in Environmental Science or a related field; five or more years experience in wastewater treatment, an industrial setting or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must have an acceptable and reliable means for being contacted during off-duty hours. Must have safe work and driving habits. Must possess a Class III Kentucky Wastewater Treatment License or ability to obtain through state reciprocity within 6 months; or must have a Class II Kentucky Wastewater Treatment License and must be able to meet the requirements of 401 KAR 11:030 to obtain a Class III Kentucky Wastewater Treatment License within 6 months.

This position is considered safety-sensitive and is subject to random drug testing.

Please apply online: https://louisvillemsd.org/careers

Location:

Miriam Fisher
Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District
700 West Liberty ST
Louisville, KY 40203

Contact Email:

[email protected]

Website:
www.louisvillemsd.org/careers

Phone:

Name:

Miriam Fisher

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government – WWTP Plant Engineering Manager

Description:

Directs and manages all wastewater treatment plant capital improvements.
Develops project scopes, selects design engineers, oversees contractor selection and manages construction contracts.
Prepares, coordinates, evaluates and/or approves bids, designs, specifications, plans, contracts and estimates.
Develops and administers annual budget and project specific budgets.
Researches solutions to operational challenges.
Supervises subordinates and directs the work of consultants and vendors.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
Obtaining a Kentucky Professional Engineer License required within first 5 months of employment

Review further details and minimum job requirements and expectations at https://www.lexingtonky.gov/working/current-job-openings

Location:

Division of Human Resources
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
200 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507

Contact Email:

[email protected]

Website:
https://www.lexingtonky.gov/working/current-job-openings

Phone:
(859) 258-3030

Name:

Division of Human Resources