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Water Plant Engineer

METROPOLITAN UTIL DIST

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Omaha, NE
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Nebraska Grade IV Water Operator LicenseNebraska Grade III Water Operator LicenseRespirator And SCBA CertificationValid Driver's License

Job overview

The Water Plant Engineer directs plant equipment operations to produce the specified quantity and quality of finished water. The role monitors equipment performance, applies process chemicals, maintains operational records, and uses laboratory test equipment for routine tests. It requires a high school diploma or GED and qualifying operational or maintenance experience. Nebraska water operator licenses are required within specified timeframes.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Chemical TitrationsTurbidity TestingColor TestingPotable Water TreatmentSCADAControl SystemsRotating Shifts

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED3+ Years Water Facility Experience or 6+ Years Building or Production Operations ExperienceValid Driver's LicenseNebraska Grade IV Water Operator LicenseNebraska Grade III Water Operator LicenseHearing, Vision, and Color TestingBackground Check and Drug ScreenPhysical Demands ScreeningRespirator and SCBA Certification

Full job description

OAC EXTERNAL POSITION POSTING DATES POSTED: 10/20 - 10/30/2026 **** Position Summary Under limited supervision, the Water Plant Engineer directs the operation of plant equipment to produce the specified quantity and quality of finished water, monitors plant equipment to assure proper plant performance, applies process chemicals, maintains plant operational records, and uses laboratory test equipment for routine tests. Education Required - High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) Minimum Requirement Required - Minimum of 3 years of operational or maintenance experience at a water treatment facility, or distribution system or Required - Minimum of 6 years working building operations/maintenance, or production facility operations/maintenance experience. Preferred - Potable Water Treatment Plant Experience. Preferred - Experience with using SCADA or other control systems. Preferred - Experience working rotating shifts. Licenses, Certifications and/or Testing Required - Have and maintain a valid drivers license Upon Hire and Required - State of Nebraska Grade IV (4) Water Operator License within 180 Days and Required - State of Nebraska Grade III (3) Water Operators License within 3 years Required - Hearing (audiogram), Vision, and Color identification testing. Upon Hire Required - Pre-employment Background Check and Drug Screen Upon Hire Required - Pre-employment and/or post-offer physical demands screening. Upon Hire Required - Certified to wear an Air Purifying Respirator and a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) in order to comply with confined entry procedures and/or chemical exposure. Certification requires completing a Medical Questionnaire, passing a Pulmonary Function Test, Fit Test and compliance with the guidelines of the Districts Respiratory Protection Program. Upon Hire Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to perform simple chemical titrations and determine endpoints, turbidity tests, and color tests. []{style="font-size: 7pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-we "}

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