Bowling Green Municipal Utilities is accepting applications for a full-time Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator at its plant in Bowling Green, KY.  The position will work 3rd shift (10p to 6a) with rotating weekends.  Essential duties include:

• Monitors wastewater treatment processes and performs general operation and preventive maintenance tasks on equipment.
• Utilizes computer systems to monitor automated plant operating systems, remote facilities, and security systems.
• Operates various equipment, including pumps, valves and controls on unit processes,
• Mixes chemicals required for treatment process.
• Conducting sampling during the treatment process and performs laboratory testing on samples.
• If not currently certified in wastewater treatment, this individual will be required to progress towards “certified operator” status through the state of Kentucky’s certification program.  Reciprocity may be available for certified operators from other states.  Contact Kentucky Division of Water for information.

A high school diploma or graduate equivalency is required.  The work requires moderate physical effort to perform manual labor tasks.  Some work will be performed under prevailing weather conditions. This individual must be able to operate a back hoe, a dump truck, a Bobcat, and a fork lift.  The work environment involves proximity to untreated wastewater, and requires the individual to follow prescribed safety practices and to use safety equipment.  Use of computers with standard office software is required.  Competency in basic math is required.  

Minimum Requirements:  A high school diploma or graduate equivalency.  Must have the ability to obtain wastewater treatment certification by the state of Kentucky.

Preferred Characteristics:  Possession of certification by KY Division of Water as a wastewater treatment plant operator (Class I, II, III, or IV).  Experience using backhoe, forklift, and Bobcat.
 
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:  Applicants must submit the BGMU Employment Application (revision date 09/2010), which is available on our website (www.bgmu.com) within the Employment Opportunities page.  Application forms are also available at our 801 Center Street office in downtown Bowling Green.  This position is open until filled.  Applicants who submit a completed BGMU Employment Application in a timely manner will have the best opportunity to receive full consideration.  Resumes alone will not be accepted.  

All qualified individuals may apply by submitting the BGMU Employment Application by:
1. Email to jhartley@bgmu.com  (place "Wastewater Treatment" in subject line).
2. Fax to 270-782-4565.
3. Mail to Attn:  Human Resources – Wastewater Treatment, Bowling Green Municipal Utilities, P.O. Box 10300, Bowling Green KY, 42102-7300.
4. Deliver application materials to the Receptionist at 801 Center Street.

BGMU is a Kentucky certified Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. Minority and female applicants are encouraged to apply.