## Description
The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time **Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator I, II, or III**. The Department is looking for an experienced team player that has a desire to be a part of a progressive Public Works Department working hard to serve the needs of our community.
Under general supervision, a Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator I, Operator II, and Operator III, perform a variety of skilled technical duties and semi-skilled labor in the operation and maintenance of the Citys water and wastewater treatment plants and the sewage collection system. Specific responsibilities will vary depending on the operator level of the individual, and will generally include, but is not limited to: operating, maintaining, and repairing collection system, pump stations, and wastewater treatment plant equipment in order to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient day-to-day operations and maintenance of these facilities; operates a variety of maintenance and construction equipment; and maintains a variety of logs and records.
This is a broad classification that encompasses four levels based on the certification levels held by the individual. Advancement to a higher operator level occurs when acquiring and maintaining higher level certifications. The City of Kodiak owns and operates water and wastewater treatment facilities and sewer pump stations. The Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator must frequently make independent, sound decisions on system operations and must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.
## Minimum Qualifications
Training and experience will vary in accordance with the designated Operator levels as follows:
- Level 1**: High school diploma or General Education Development (GED), one year of treatment experience, and State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Level 1 Operator certification in at least two of the following: Water Treatment (WT), Water Distribution (WD), Wastewater Treatment (WWT) or Wastewater Collection (WWC).
- Level 2**: High school diploma or General Education Development (GED), up to one year of technical training beyond high school, three years of treatment experience, and State of Alaska DEC Level 2 Operator certification in at least two of the following: WT, WD, WWT or WWC.
- Level 3**: High school diploma or General Education Development (GED), up to one year of technical training beyond high school, four years of treatment experience, and State of Alaska DEC Level 3 Operator certification in at least two of the following: WT, WD, WWT or WWC.
Must have a valid Alaska drivers license, commercial drivers license (CDL) or ability to obtain a CDL within six months of hire.
***Starting salary is based on certification levels, qualifications and experience.***
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