Electric Utility Operator C

About the role

The Kansas City Board of Public Utilities (BPU) no longer requires employees to live within Wyandotte County, expanding opportunities for talented professionals to join our team while continuing our long-standing commitment to serving the communities that depend on us every day. For over 100 years, BPU has provided safe, dependable water and electric services across Wyandotte County. As a non-profit public utility, we are deeply committed to the customers and communities we serve. At BPU, it’s more than providing utility services; it’s about powering quality of life, supporting economic growth, and strengthening our community for the future. That commitment has helped BPU earn recognition as one of the top public utilities in the country. We are proud to offer meaningful careers, competitive pay, and one of the strongest benefits packages in the Kansas City region. Join the Power of Our Community.

Pay

$35.12 Per Hour

Benefits

Competitive pay and one of the strongest benefits packages in the Kansas City region.

Schedule

Rotating shifts, overtime, regular days off or holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Receive on‑the‑job training, learn principles of operation, and qualify on the first operating position in the operator’s line of progression within 30 break‑in days.
• Receive on‑the‑job training, learn principles of operation, and qualify on the second operating position in the operator’s line of progression within an additional 45 break‑in days.
• Duties 1 and 2 must be completed within a 120‑calendar day probationary period (180 days if new hire).
• Observe the functions of the remaining operating positions as training opportunities are provided, and learn more advanced principles of operation as assigned.
• Relieve on all job vacancies and assume the duties and responsibilities for operating positions for which employee has been qualified, as assigned.
• Assist in the general cleaning of all plant equipment.
• Provides general labor maintenance and general yard maintenance.
• Train and qualify to operate Skid Steer, Vacuum Truck, Forklift, and Dump Truck. Once qualified, operate equipment as needed.
• Cleans and repairs driveways, removes snow, cleans plant intakes, cleans settling basins, and pumps water from underground electrical ducts or flooded areas.