Plant Operator III - City
City of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma City, OK, United States
Job Description
Pay Range: 511NE
Hourly Rate: $28.08 - $42.87
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.
All applicants considered for employment must be able to pass a respirator fit and cardiopulmonary test. Successful applicants must be able to utilize all safety equipment within its design capacities. (Examples: Fall protection/arrest systems, ladders/lifts, confined space entry gear, etc.).
When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions. These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position. Completion of the application questions is required. Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position. Applicants may upload only two attachments. Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc. Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided. Each application submission is reviewed independently.
For detailed information about the City's hiring and background processes, check out the Quick Guide to Hiring and Background Checks. If you have questions, check out the Frequently Asked Questions.
At the City of Oklahoma City, our Total Rewards package is designed to honor your service, fuel your growth, and support every part of your life. We offer:
Competitive pay
An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development
Explore all the ways we invest in you: City of Oklahoma City Total Rewards
This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S.,
427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.
The Water Quality Division has seven Plant Operator III positions on each twelve-hour shift at each water plant. These positions monitor assigned areas water treatment processes, equipment, facilities, pumping, and employees while on shift. The hours are 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
This position is located in the Water Quality Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of a Utilities Shift Supervisor. The Plant Operator III acts as a shift supervisor and is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a treatment plant and/or pump station(s) and for inspecting and monitoring assigned areas of plant operations to ensure established procedures are followed in maintaining the treatment of water and/or wastewater processes in compliance with regulatory and department requirements. The job requires a thorough knowledge of water and/or wastewater treatment operations and an ability to supervise operations personnel engaged in maintaining and operating plant or pump station machinery and ensuring their safety.
Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate job and safety procedures.
Knowledge of and skill in performing water and/or wastewater plant operations and processes.
Skill in recording information accurately in written form using logs, spreadsheets, or other technology.
Skill in utilizing computer software/technology and recordkeeping information tracking systems.
Skill in communicating verbally, in writing, or by physical demonstration.
Skill in supervising and coordinating activities of operations personnel.
Ability to travel.
Ability and willingness to make work-related decisions.
Ability and willingness to meet and maintain physical health standards and guidelines for the work performed.
Ability and willingness to exercise established environmental safety precautions for the work performed for self, co-workers, and the public.
Willingness to assume responsibility for workers and equipment.
Possession of a Class "B" Oklahoma State Water or Wastewater Operator license for water or wastewater processes (depending upon assignment).
Possession of a Class "B" Oklahoma State Water Laboratory Operator license for drinking water or Oklahoma State Wastewater Laboratory Operator license for wastewater (depending upon assignment).
Inside and outside, exposed to heat, cold, humidity, adverse weather conditions, etc.
Subject to working in and around standing or flowing water, raw sewage or exposed to pressurized water and equipment.
Subject to working on or around slippery surfaces.
Subject to climbing portable ladders to heights up to 45 feet and climbing fixed ladders to heights up to 265 feet above ground level to work on tanks, platforms, grating and equipment.
Subject to climbing down portable ladders to depths of 45 feet and climbing down fixed ladders to depths of 72 feet when working on equipment or in pits below ground.
Subject to working in confined spaces and cramped positions where limited or restricted means of entry or exit exist.
Subject to working near moving objects such as motor vehicles and plant machinery or equipment.
Frequently exposed to constant noise at low levels and occasional loud noise for extended periods.
Possibility of burns when working near or around heated metals and equipment.
Frequently exposed to chemical vapors or fumes, dust, and natural respiratory hazards.
Occasionally exposed to insects, plants and other natural agents that cause allergic reactions.
Occasionally exposed to potentially hazardous wildlife, such as, muskrats, beavers, boars, raccoons, birds, snakes, etc.
Occasionally exposed to toxins and irritants, such as, corrosive chemicals, acids and cleaners, fuel, and other otherwise harmful substances.
Possibility of electrocution, electrical shock, fire, or burn when working with electricity and electrical machinery.
Possibility of chemical or thermal explosions.
Subject to working irregular work hours, overtime, and on weekends and holidays.
Frequently required to work rotating shifts and/or work locations.
Frequently exposed to large concentrations of noxious odors.
Possibility of exposure to blood-borne pathogens, raw sewage, and other infectious agents.
Strength enough to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds frequently and/or up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Stamina enough to exert oneself physically throughout the workday.
Flexibility enough to bend, twist, and reach while loading and unloading materials and equipment.
Mobility enough to continuously move oneself from place to place.
Gross body coordination and balance enough to perform work while standing on ladders, scaffolding, catwalks, tanks, etc.
Arm-hand steadiness enough to perform tasks such as repairing pumps, motors, valves, piping, chemical feeder, etc.
Manual and finger dexterity enough to use hand tools and replace small equipment or components.
Near vision enough to perform tasks such as inspect equipment and read gauges, schematics, blueprints, etc.
Far vision enough to observe co-workers at ground level, while working on tanks, in pits, and to identify warning signs at a distance of 20 feet etc.
Visual color discrimination enough to identify red, green, and yellow items.
Speech and hearing enough to communicate clearly and distinctly in person and by two-way radio, understand conversation in a noisy environment, and locate malfunctions in machinery.
Pulmonary function sufficient to use a self-contained breathing apparatus and respirator.
Maximum body mass, including equipment weighing up to 30 pounds, not to exceed 310 pounds.
Pay Method: City
Pay Range: 511NE
Hourly Rate: $28.08 - $42.87
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant and/or the City's step placement policy.
All applicants considered for employment must be able to pass a respirator fit and cardiopulmonary test. Successful applicants must be able to utilize all safety equipment within its design capacities. (Examples: Fall protection/arrest systems, ladders/lifts, confined space entry gear, etc.).
When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions. These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position. Completion of the application questions is required. Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position. Applicants may upload only two attachments. Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc. Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided. Each application submission is reviewed independently.
For detailed information about the City's hiring and background processes, check out the Quick Guide to Hiring and Background Checks. If you have questions, check out the Frequently Asked Questions.
At the City of Oklahoma City, our Total Rewards package is designed to honor your service, fuel your growth, and support every part of your life. We offer:
Competitive pay
An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward your benefits and retirement
A comprehensive package designed to support your health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development
Explore all the ways we invest in you: City of Oklahoma City Total Rewards
This job classification has been designated as a safety sensitive job classification in accordance with the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, 63 O.S.,
427.1 et seq., (OSCN 2019), effective August 29, 2019. This means employees in this job classification can be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination if they test positive for marijuana components or metabolites, even if they possess a medical marijuana license.
The Water Quality Division has seven Plant Operator III positions on each twelve-hour shift at each water plant. These positions monitor assigned areas water treatment processes, equipment, facilities, pumping, and employees while on shift. The hours are 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. or 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
This position is located in the Water Quality Division of the Utilities Department within the City of Oklahoma City and is under the direction of a Utilities Shift Supervisor. The Plant Operator III acts as a shift supervisor and is primarily responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a treatment plant and/or pump station(s) and for inspecting and monitoring assigned areas of plant operations to ensure established procedures are followed in maintaining the treatment of water and/or wastewater processes in compliance with regulatory and department requirements. The job requires a thorough knowledge of water and/or wastewater treatment operations and an ability to supervise operations personnel engaged in maintaining and operating plant or pump station machinery and ensuring their safety.
Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Knowledge of and ability to demonstrate job and safety procedures.
Knowledge of and skill in performing water and/or wastewater plant operations and processes.
Skill in recording information accurately in written form using logs, spreadsheets, or other technology.
Skill in utilizing computer software/technology and recordkeeping information tracking systems.
Skill in communicating verbally, in writing, or by physical demonstration.
Skill in supervising and coordinating activities of operations personnel.
Ability to travel.
Ability and willingness to make work-related decisions.
Ability and willingness to meet and maintain physical health standards and guidelines for the work performed.
Ability and willingness to exercise established environmental safety precautions for the work performed for self, co-workers, and the public.
Willingness to assume responsibility for workers and equipment.
Possession of a Class "B" Oklahoma State Water or Wastewater Operator license for water or wastewater processes (depending upon assignment).
Possession of a Class "B" Oklahoma State Water Laboratory Operator license for drinking water or Oklahoma State Wastewater Laboratory Operator license for wastewater (depending upon assignment).
Inside and outside, exposed to heat, cold, humidity, adverse weather conditions, etc.
Subject to working in and around standing or flowing water, raw sewage or exposed to pressurized water and equipment.
Subject to working on or around slippery surfaces.
Subject to climbing portable ladders to heights up to 45 feet and climbing fixed ladders to heights up to 265 feet above ground level to work on tanks, platforms, grating and equipment.
Subject to climbing down portable ladders to depths of 45 feet and climbing down fixed ladders to depths of 72 feet when working on equipment or in pits below ground.
Subject to working in confined spaces and cramped positions where limited or restricted means of entry or exit exist.
Subject to working near moving objects such as motor vehicles and plant machinery or equipment.
Frequently exposed to constant noise at low levels and occasional loud noise for extended periods.
Possibility of burns when working near or around heated metals and equipment.
Frequently exposed to chemical vapors or fumes, dust, and natural respiratory hazards.
Occasionally exposed to insects, plants and other natural agents that cause allergic reactions.
Occasionally exposed to potentially hazardous wildlife, such as, muskrats, beavers, boars, raccoons, birds, snakes, etc.
Occasionally exposed to toxins and irritants, such as, corrosive chemicals, acids and cleaners, fuel, and other otherwise harmful substances.
Possibility of electrocution, electrical shock, fire, or burn when working with electricity and electrical machinery.
Possibility of chemical or thermal explosions.
Subject to working irregular work hours, overtime, and on weekends and holidays.
Frequently required to work rotating shifts and/or work locations.
Frequently exposed to large concentrations of noxious odors.
Possibility of exposure to blood-borne pathogens, raw sewage, and other infectious agents.
Strength enough to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds frequently and/or up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Stamina enough to exert oneself physically throughout the workday.
Flexibility enough to bend, twist, and reach while loading and unloading materials and equipment.
Mobility enough to continuously move oneself from place to place.
Gross body coordination and balance enough to perform work while standing on ladders, scaffolding, catwalks, tanks, etc.
Arm-hand steadiness enough to perform tasks such as repairing pumps, motors, valves, piping, chemical feeder, etc.
Manual and finger dexterity enough to use hand tools and replace small equipment or components.
Near vision enough to perform tasks such as inspect equipment and read gauges, schematics, blueprints, etc.
Far vision enough to observe co-workers at ground level, while working on tanks, in pits, and to identify warning signs at a distance of 20 feet etc.
Visual color discrimination enough to identify red, green, and yellow items.
Speech and hearing enough to communicate clearly and distinctly in person and by two-way radio, understand conversation in a noisy environment, and locate malfunctions in machinery.
Pulmonary function sufficient to use a self-contained breathing apparatus and respirator.
Maximum body mass, including equipment weighing up to 30 pounds, not to exceed 310 pounds.
Pay Method: City