City of Bardstown – Class IVA Water Treatment Operator

Description:

The City of Bardstown is seeking a full-time Class IVA Operator at its Drinking Water Treatment Plant. The beginning salary for this position will be based on a combination of education, experience, and certifications. Applicant must be able to work flexible shifts. Duties include performing daily operations and maintenance activities associated with operating the water treatment plant, general grounds keeping, making chemical adjustments, record keeping, etc. Must hold a valid driver’s license. Applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test as well as a background check.

BENEFITS:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Paid Life Insurance
• Vacation Pay
• Paid Personal Days
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• KY CERS Non-Hazardous Duty Retirement

To be considered for this position please visit www.cityofbardstown.org career page and fill out the fillable application and email it to [email protected]. Applications can also be mailed or dropped off at the following address: Bardstown City Hall, 220 N 5th St., Bardstown, KY 40004.
For more information about this position and/or the recruitment and hiring process you may contact Human Resources at 502-348-5947. A detailed job description is available upon request.
For information about our plant contact Chief Operator, Nic Hume at 502-348-3064
The positions will remain open until filled with the most qualified candidate.

Location:

Jessica Filiatreau
City of Bardstown
220 N. Fifth Street
Bardstown, KY 40004

Contact Email:

[email protected]

Website:
www.cityofbardstown.org

Phone:
(502) 348-5947

Name:

Jessica Filiatreau

Louisville/Jefferson County MSD – Process Supervisor-Operations MFWQTC (2 positions)

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 on our website: https://louisvillemsd.org/careers

Location:

Miriam Fisher
Louisville/Jefferson County MSD
1600 West Hill ST
Louisville, KY 40210

Contact Email:

[email protected]

Website:

Phone:

Name:

Miriam Fisher

Paducah Water – Water Treatment Plant Operator

Description:

Paducah Water operates a Class IVA municipal water treatment plant in Paducah, Kentucky, and is currently seeking applications for the full-time Water Treatment Plant Operator position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include testing, monitoring, and adjusting chemical feed rates; preparing and maintaining daily logs; inspecting and monitoring all aspects of the treatment process; and assisting with light maintenance as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Valid driver’s license
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Kentucky Class III or higher Water Treatment Operator License; or a baccalaureate degree in engineering, biological,
environmental, physical, or chemical science, or equivalent, from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Must be able to obtain a Kentucky Class IVA Water Treatment Operator’s License upon becoming eligible.

Benefits:
Paducah Water offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, vision, dental, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance, paid vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits, and more.
Pay:
• Entry-Level Trainee (without license): $29.12/hour (90% of full rate)
• Shift Operator (with license): $32.35/hour (100% of full rate)
• Night Shift Premium: Additional 10% pay differential
• Annual Wage Increases: Effective January 1

Visit http://www.indeed.com and search “Water Treatment Plant Operator”

Location:

Paducah Water
1800 N 8th Street
Paducah, KY 42001

Contact Email:

Website:
https://www.indeed.com/job/water-treatment-plant-operator-6652c57bb459d873

Phone:
(270) 442-2746

Name:

Frankfort Plant Board – Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician

Description:

The Frankfort Plant Board has an opening for a full-time Maintenance Technician. The successful candidate will perform maintenance duties, including preventive maintenance and plumbing. Assists in the daily operation and maintenance of the water plant, including start-up and/or shut-down of plant and equipment. Performs related work as required; may assume responsible charge of plant operation; and/or may supervise operators of lower classifications.

Qualified applicants must have a high school education or equivalent, One (1) year of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of a water treatment plant or water distribution system is preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training, and related experience may be considered.

Compensation will be based on qualifications/experience. We offer an excellent benefits package including Health, Dental, and Vision insurance and membership in the KY Retirement System.

Applicants must apply on our website at https://fpb.cc/employment

Pre-employment screenings including drug screening, criminal background check, motor vehicle report and reference check will be conducted on prospective employees prior to extension of a job offer.

The Frankfort Plant Board is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetics, disability or protected veteran status.

Location:

Betty Jo Readnower
Frankfort Plant Board
151 Flynn Ave
Frankfort, KY 40601

Contact Email:

[email protected]

Website:
https://fpb.cc/employment

Phone:
(502) 352-4366

Name:

Betty Jo Readnower

Lincoln County Sanitation District – Administrator

Description:

Responsible for routine administrative duties for the Sanitation District. No field work required.

Bill Payne, Chair
859-58-9626
[email protected]

Location:

Bill Payne
Lincoln County Sanitation District
77 N Isaac Way
Stanford, LA 40484

Contact Email:

[email protected]

Website:

Phone:
(859) 583-9626

Name:

Bill Payne

City of Bardstown – Water Treatment Plant Operator

Description:

The City of Bardstown is looking for qualified individuals to a fill full-time position at our Drinking Water Treatment Plant. Class III or higher is preferred but not required.
The City of Bardstown is located 40 miles southeast of Louisville, and is a thriving community with a population of 14,000. The City has highly efficient infrastructure, water treatment and wastewater facilities, police and fire services, quality school systems, and a highly educated workforce that work well together. Bardstown was voted “Most Beautiful Small Town in America” by Rand McNalley and USA Today and is also the “Bourbon Capital of The World”. Come join our team!
COMPENSATION: The beginning salary for this position will be based on a combination of education, experience, and certifications ($42,000-$62,000+).
BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Paid Life Insurance
• Vacation Pay
• Paid Personal Days
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• KY CERS Non-Hazardous Duty Retirement

REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to work flexible shifts. Duties include performing daily operations and maintenance activities associated with operating the water treatment plant, general grounds keeping, making chemical adjustments, record keeping, etc. Must hold a valid driver’s license. Applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.

To be considered for this position please visit www.cityofbardstown.org career page and fill out the fillable application and email it to [email protected] . Applications can also be mailed or dropped off at the following address: Bardstown City Hall, 220 N 5th St., Bardstown, KY 40004.
For more information about this position and/or the recruitment and hiring process you may contact Human Resources at 502-348-5947. A detailed job description is available upon request.
The City of Bardstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location:

Nic Hume
City of Bardstown
220 N. Fifth Street
Bardstown, KY 40004

Contact Email:

[email protected]

Website:
https://www.cityofbardstown.org/residents/apply_for_a_city_job/index.php

Phone:
(502) 348-3064

Name:

Nic Hume

City of Bardstown – Water Treatment Plant Operator

Description:

The City of Bardstown is looking for qualified individuals to a fill full-time position at our Drinking Water Treatment Plant. Class III or higher is preferred but not required.
The City of Bardstown is located 40 miles southeast of Louisville, and is a thriving community with a population of 14,000. The City has highly efficient infrastructure, water treatment and wastewater facilities, police and fire services, quality school systems, and a highly educated workforce that work well together. Bardstown was voted “Most Beautiful Small Town in America” by Rand McNalley and USA Today and is also the “Bourbon Capital of The World”. Come join our team!
COMPENSATION: The beginning salary for this position will be based on a combination of education, experience, and certifications ($42,000-$62,000+).
BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Paid Life Insurance
• Vacation Pay
• Paid Personal Days
• Paid Parental Leave
• Holiday Pay
• Educational Assistance
• KY CERS Non-Hazardous Duty Retirement

REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to work flexible shifts. Duties include performing daily operations and maintenance activities associated with operating the water treatment plant, general grounds keeping, making chemical adjustments, record keeping, etc. Must hold a valid driver’s license. Applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug test.

To be considered for this position please visit www.cityofbardstown.org career page and fill out the fillable application and email it to [email protected] Applications can also be mailed or dropped off at the following address: Bardstown City Hall, 220 N 5th St., Bardstown, KY 40004.
For more information about this position and/or the recruitment and hiring process you may contact Human Resources at 502-348-5947. A detailed job description is available upon request.
The City of Bardstown is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Location:

Nic Hume
City of Bardstown
220 N. Fifth Street
Bardstown, KY 40004

Contact Email:

[email protected]

Website:
https://www.cityofbardstown.org/residents/apply_for_a_city_job/index.php

Phone:
(502) 348-5947

Name:

Nic Hume

Frankfort Plant Board – WTP Maintenance Supervisor

Description:

Position Overview

The Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Supervisor leads maintenance activities that support the safe and reliable operation of the Frankfort Plant Board Water Treatment Plant.

This position supervises maintenance personnel and is responsible for plant equipment, instrumentation, SCADA systems, PLC programming support, preventive maintenance programs, and maintenance-related capital projects.

The successful candidate will provide technical leadership while ensuring equipment reliability and regulatory compliance throughout plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Supervision

Supervise and evaluate maintenance personnel
Assist with hiring, training, and employee development
Coordinate maintenance activities and work assignments
Support plant operations and emergency response activities

Maintenance & Reliability

Oversee repair and replacement of:

Pumps
Motors
Electrical systems
Hydraulic systems
Pneumatic systems
Structural equipment
Manage preventive maintenance programs
Coordinate contractor repairs and specialized services
Controls & Automation
Maintain plant-wide SCADA systems
Support PLC programming and software updates
Coordinate system modifications with SCADA integrators
Maintain process instrumentation and control systems

Project Support

Participate in Water Treatment Plant capital improvement projects
Serve in lead or support roles on maintenance-related initiatives
Assist with annual budget planning and inventory management

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

✔ High School Diploma or GED

✔ Five (5) years of industrial maintenance experience

✔ 12–18 months of supervisory and/or project management experience

Required Licenses

✔ Valid Kentucky Driver’s License

✔ Electrician or Master Electrician License in accordance with Kentucky KRS Chapter 227A

Preferred Qualifications

⭐ Kentucky Drinking Water Treatment Operator Certification (Class IIIA or IVA)

⭐ Experience with:

SCADA systems
PLC programming
Industrial controls
Water treatment operations

Working Conditions

This position requires work in both indoor and outdoor environments and may involve:

Electrical systems
Chemical exposure
Mechanical equipment
Elevated work areas
Emergency response situations
The position participates in the organization’s random drug and alcohol testing program.

Applicants MUST apply on our website: https://fpb.cc/employment

Location:

William Lynn
Frankfort Plant Board
151 Flynn Ave
Frankfort, KY 40602

Contact Email:

[email protected]

Website:
https://fpb.cc/employment

Phone:
(502) 352-4368

Name:

William Lynn

NAC Heavy Highways LLC – Water Plant Operator

Description:

NAC Heavy Highways has an immediate position available for a full-time Class III Water Treatment Plant Operator in the Richmond area to fulfill an extended Government contract. We offer competitive pay and benefits. Salary will be negotiated at time of hire, the starting rate begins at $29.00/Hr.

The Water Operator will work under the direction of the Water and Wastewater Operations Supervisor to manage and maintain the water treatment plant and related facilities to treat, store, and distribute potable water to all tenants. The facility has now transitioned to a new membrane filtration WTP.

Minimum Requirements:
This position requires a Kentucky Class III Water Treatment Operator’s License, or a Class II who has been working in a Class III Facility and will be eligible to test for Class III’s in a reasonable time frame, also must be able to pass a criminal background check to obtain the necessary base security clearances. The Water Operator must be a high school graduate or equivalent with substantial experience in applicable work at lower levels and demonstrate leadership qualities.

Send resume to [email protected]

Location:

Greg Hall
NAC Heavy Highways LLC
431 Battlefield Memorial Highway
Richmond, KY 40475

Contact Email:

[email protected]

Website:

Phone:
(859) 624-0587

Name:

Greg Hall

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government – Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Description:

SALARY
The minimum salary is $24.505 per hour
This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.
Pay Grade 518

This position is eligible for the following :

Hazardous duty supplemental pay at $0.52 per hour
Shift differential of $1.00 per hour, depending on assigned shift
Depending on class of KY Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license held:
Class I, $1.00 per hour
Class II, $2.00 per hour
Class III, $3.00 per hour
Class IV, $4.00 per hour

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent
Two (2) years of related experience
Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
All Certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Must possess and maintain a valid Kentucky Class I 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 I License within six (6) months as a condition of employment.
Valid Driver’s License

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.

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled “Application Questionnaire” has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

Location:

Matthew Chancellor
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government
301 Jimmie Campbell Dr
Lexington, KY 40504

Contact Email:

[email protected]

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

Phone:
(859) 425-2414

Name:

Matthew Chancellor