SALARY
$28.38 – $43.06 Hourly
$59,030.40 – $89,564.80 Annually
LOCATION
50010, IA
JOB TYPE
Full-Time
JOB NUMBER
24-5112-01
DEPARTMENT
Water and Pollution Control
DIVISION
Water Plant
OPENING DATE
02/11/2025
CLOSING DATE
3/10/2025 12:00 PM Central
FLSA
Non-Exempt
BARGAINING UNIT
IUOE-BC
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT?
Yes
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT AREAS
https://cityofamesgis.maps.arcgis.com/apps/ZoneLookup/index.html?appid=d36445744d9644f683ad3c10bf005f47
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
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The City of Ames is conducting a recruitment to establish a Civil Service eligibility list for this classification. The list will be valid for up to one year from the date of certification by the Ames Civil Service Commission and may be used to fill one or more vacancies in this classification. In addition, City of Ames Civil Service employees who have previously held Civil Service status in this classification and are interested in voluntarily demoting or laterally transferring into the current vacancy must submit their application by the deadline.
The Water Plant Operator performs work with the 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; repairs and maintains operating equipment and other machinery at the water plant and related facilities; performs related work as required. This position requires availability to work rotating shifts.
*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 resume in lieu of work history on your application or answering the supplemental questions is not sufficient.*
**Benefits**
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