The City of Louisville is now accepting applications for a safety-focused Water Treatment Plant Operator or Operator Trainee! The City will be hiring for one position based on the level of water treatment license, or will train to assist you to obtain a license. Under general supervision, this position performs skilled work in the operation and maintenance of the City’s water treatment plants on an assigned shift. Work is performed with considerable independence within established guidelines and procedures, with the incumbent expected to make routine changes in the operation of the plant. Assignments are received in either written or oral form, usually in daily or weekly schedules or special assignments. Work is evaluated by inspection, review of reports, conferences, for condition of facilities, adherence to standards, and efficiency of operations.
Hiring Range by level (dependent on Water Treatment certification level and other qualifications):
Salary Range:
Operator A License: $65,665 – $88,649
Operator B License: $56,305 – $76,003
Operator C License: $53,268 – $69,243
Operator D License: $49,316 – $64,105
Operator Trainee: $45,656 – $59,363
