Collection Systems Operator - Water Pollution Control - City of Topeka, KS : Job Details

The City of Topeka's Utilities department is seeking a hard-working individual to serve as a Collection Systems Operator in the Water Pollution Control division. This is an entry-level position with opportunity for advancement that offers training, stability, and excellent benefits in an interesting and challenging work environment.

This position will receive training and assistance on company-paid time to obtain a class A Kansas commercial driver's license (CDL), which is required by the conclusion of six months of employment

What you'll do:

* Operate, maintain, and perform minor repairs on a wide variety of heavy equipment.

* Respond to and assist with Utility-related calls such as overflows and blockages.

* Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on wastewater and storm water collection systems, flood control assets and facilities.

Minimum qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. Must possess and maintain a valid Kansas drivers license and meet City insurability guidelines. Please review the Insurability Guidelines.

Entry rate of pay: $19.67 to 20.24 per hour DOQ

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The City of Topeka offers a comprehensive benefits package, including

* Health/Dental Insurance

* Kansas Public Employee Retirement System which totals over 315,000 active, inactive and retired members and manages approximately $20 billion in assets for KPERS members' benefits.

* Generous paid vacation leave and separate paid sick leave

* Paid Life/Long Term Disability Insurance

* (457) Deferred Comp Savings Plan

* Short-Term Disability Insurance

* Tuition reimbursement

* Free onsite Health & Wellness Clinic

* Free onsite fitness facility

* Free Parking

* Employee Assistance Program

The City of Topeka is an Equal Opportunity Employer.