# Water Plant Student Operator
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LOCATION
50010, IA
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JOB TYPE
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Less than 20 hours/week
JOB NUMBER
24-WPSO-02
DEPARTMENT
Water and Pollution Control
OPENING DATE
01/13/2025
CLOSING DATE
2/18/2025 12:00 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
MERIT
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?
No
Centrally located in the heart of Iowa, Ames is a vibrant, progressive community with more than 66,000 residents providing an excellent quality of life. Home to Iowa State University, Ames offers year-round recreation opportunities, diverse cultural offerings, a stable economy, safe neighborhoods, and a high-achieving school district.
## General Information
The City of Ames is currently accepting applications for a Water Plant Student Operator. Under close supervision, performs work involving primary responsibility for the operation of wells, water treatment plant, and pumping stations to treat and supply the domestic and industrial water supply needs for the Ames community and water service contracts.
**Training Period**
This position will require new hires to train for 80-120 hours prior to working on shifts independently. Training is anticipated to begin during Spring Break 2025 (March 17 – 21), into the weeks prior to the beginning of May 2025. We will work with students around their current course schedule to provide 4 hours in the morning, afternoon, or evening. We can also provide up to 8 hour training shifts, depending on the student’s availability.
**Typical Independent Hours**
This position will typically work 16 hours every other week, primarily on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) throughout the calendar year. After the training period, the Water Plant Student Operators work independently on their assigned shifts.
This position provides an excellent opportunity for practical experience in engineering, chemistry, and environmental science fields.Due to the amount of training provided to the Water Plant Student Operators, we request all applicants be committed to employment with the Water Plant for at least one school year.
**Compensation Steps
No License:
Starting Rate of Pay: $20.45/hour
12 Months of Service: $21.47/hour
24 Months of Service: $22.55/hour
With Grade I Water Operator License:
Starting Rate of Pay: $21.47/hour
12 Months of Service: $22.55/hour
24 Months of Service: $23.67/hour
*In order to be considered for this position, all applicants must submit their online application by the deadline listed on this posting. Your application includes complete responses to the supplemental questions. Please keep in mind that submission of a*
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