Water Plant Operator I (BC-11)

Independently operates, maintains and repairs the County's water sources, storage and distribution systems equipment, including auxiliary equipment to ensure water quality; makes necessary adjustments to water conditioning processes to meet water quality standards; and performs other related duties as required.

Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the filing date of their application, unless otherwise specified.

Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently.  Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position.  Overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Note:  Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour work weeks.  Part-time experience must be pro-rated.  Example:  Twelve months of experience at 20 hours per week is equivalent to six months of experience.  In addition, hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week will not be credited.  Example:  Twelve months of experience at 60 hours per week is equivalent to one year, not one and one-half years.

Training and Experience: A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years of water system maintenance and operational experience including the maintenance of sources, storages, transmission and distribution systems, and two (2) years of experience in the electrical or mechanical field.

License Requirement: Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license, and the appropriate valid State of Hawaii Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate, Grade 1, and Distribution System Operator Certificate, Grade 3, as required of the position.

Knowledge of: methods of operating pumps and related equipment; principles of hydraulics and electricity as applied to the operation of pumping plants; methods and equipment used in testing and repairing mechanical equipment; the practices, tools, materials and equipment used in pipe fitting work; installation, maintenance and repair requirements of water pumping units and meters; grounds, equipment and building maintenance activities; occupational hazards and safety practices involved in working around high pressure water systems, electricity and moving machinery; dealing with the public; general mechanical knowledge.

Ability to: properly use tools and equipment required to install, maintain and repair pumps, valves and related equipment at water facilities; use tools and equipment required in pipe fitting work; read and interpret construction plans, specifications and schematic diagrams; inspects pumps and electric motors to determine need for service, repair or maintenance; estimate time and material requirements; understand and follow oral and written instructions; deal tactfully and effectively with the public; operate electronic equipment and personal computers.

Health and Physical Condition Requirements:

Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper for performance of the duties.

Required Forms and Documentation:
1.  Evidence of education (diploma, transcripts, GED)
2.  Evidence of a valid motor vehicle operator's license, Type 3
3.  Evidence of a valid State of Hawaii Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate, Grade 1
4.  Evidence of a valid State of Hawaii Distribution System Operator Certificate, Grade 3

NOTE: Required documents should be mailed or dropped off at the Department of Human Resources, 4444 Rice Street, Suite 140, Lihue, HI 96766, or email at hrrecruitment@kauai.gov within 7 calendar days from filing this application. Office hours are Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Examination:  The examination may consist of a training and experience evaluation, or any other examining technique based on the applicant's education and experience as presented in the application..  Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score.  It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week. Candidates may be examined for their knowledge and abilities as mentioned above.

NOTE: Persons selected for employment will be required to pass a suitability background investigation which may include, but not limited to, an oral interview, reference check, drug screening, pre-employment medical exam, psychological assessment, and polygraph test, as applicable to the position to their employment.

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