Biosolids Lift Station Technician

The Biosolids Lift Station Technician participates in the safe, effective, and compliant operation of the City's Wastewater Lift Stations and Biosolids Farm operation by completing preventative, diagnostic, and emergency asset maintenance. This position may also assist with beneficial reuse of biosolids produced at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant by the safe handling and land application of biosolids as needed.

What You Will Do

Performs maintenance activities at all city lift stations, grinder pump stations, facility/station grounds, and Biosolids Farm. Operates and troubleshoots Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) assets. Assists with performing routing visual/diagnostic checks, inspections, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and basic repair for various common wastewater treatment plant, lift station, Biosolids Farm equipment and machinery assets.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Ability to be on-call, certification as Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator, Class I or above, issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, or the ability to obtain certification within 18 months of employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license
• Certification as Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator, Class I or above, issued by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, or the ability to obtain certification within 18 months of employment

Benefits

• Boot, Clothing and Vehicle Allowances, if applicable.
• City issued Cell Phone, if applicable.
• Retirement/Pension - City employees are required by statute to contribute to the Kansas Public Employees Retirement System (KPERS). Voluntary retirement contributions are offered with Nationwide, Mission Square, and Empower KPERS 457.
• Medical, Dental, Vision - The City offers an excellent benefits package that includes wellness, medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits.
• Paid Holidays – 10.5 paid holidays per year plus one additional floating holiday.
• Paid Vacation - 12 to 26 days per year based on years of service.
• Paid Sick Leave - 12 days per year.
• Paid Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks of paid leave.
• Education Reimbursement, Professional Development. Certifications/Licensure - The City will reimburse up to $8,000 per calendar year for tuition and fees.
• Long-term disability, employer paid group life insurance, basic life insurance, employee assistance program and an array of voluntary benefit options.