CITY OF DOTHANPersonnel Department126 North Saint Andrews StreetDothan, AL 36303http://www.dothan.org

　　INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSITION OF:

　　WWT Plant Operator Trainee

　　SALARY$17.87 - $28.59 Hourly

　　CLOSING DATE:1/29/2024

　　This position is responsible for assisting in the operation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater treatment facilities as a trainee under the direction of a Class IV Operator.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); and

　　Six (6) months recent working experience in the repair and maintenance of piping, motors, pumps and related equipment and controls used in water or wastewater treatment and collection facilities, or related field.

　　NOTE: Graduation from an accredited* college with a degree in a relevant field waives the six (6) months experience requirement.

　　*An accredited agency is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

　　CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT/PROMOTION/DEMOTION/TRANSFER:Must complete and accept Certification of Understanding and CDL Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer forms.

　　NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Valid operator's driver license and an acceptable driving record. (PBA 9/10/01)

　　An employee in this position must progress to at least ADEM Wastewater Treatment Operator Grade II within eighteen (18) months of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer and must progress to ADEM Wastewater Treatment Operator Grade IV within twelve (12) months after obtaining ADEM Wastewater Treatment Operator Grade II operator certification. (See condition for details.)

　　Employees are required to obtain a Class B, Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 120 days of employment/promotion/transfer/demotion to this position. (See condition for details.)

　　In an emergency and/or standby situation, an employee in this position must be able to report to his/her regular workstation in a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of notification. (Sec. 2-30. (2) / PBA 1/9/95) This requirement must be met within six (6) months of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer.

　　An employee in this position must be available to be contacted via phone within 30 days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer, due to call out requirements.

　　An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.

　　Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and ransom tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 8/13/12)

　　Must meet the City of Dothan's employment physical standards, which include drug/alcohol testing.

　　APPLICATION / EXAMINATION:Qualified applicants will be evaluated will be evaluated based on training and experience as documented on their application.

　　This evaluation will comprise 100% of their final grade.

　　Applicants with a disability who feel they need accommodation should contact the Personnel Department in writing on or before the closing date of this advertisement by emailing [email protected].

　　For more detailed information and to apply go to the City of Dothan's website at http://www.dothan.org and click the employment link