Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Overview The Village of Paulding is seeking professional, dedicated, and hard‑working individuals to fill the Plant Maintenance/Operator positions within the Water/Wastewater Department. The positions will work under the supervision of the Water/Wastewater Plant Superintendent and will be responsible for the operations and maintenance of the Village Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant. Wages are dependent on qualifications. Duties & Responsibilities Operates and monitors the water treatment plant in accordance with established operating procedures; monitors SCADA computer; inspects facilities on a scheduled basis to ensure proper plant operation (e.g., reads charts, gauges, maintains logs); gathers weather data. Regulates chemical feeds, starts and stops filter and feeder pumps, motors, and other equipment; adjusts valves and regulates equipment to maintain efficiency. Performs minor preventative maintenance on equipment; cleans and adjusts machinery and equipment (e.g., lubricates parts, cleans feeders). Draws water samples from various locations for routine laboratory analysis; adjusts chemical feed based on analysis to ensure water quality compliance. Prepares and maintains records related to plant operation and activities (e.g., addition of chemicals, gallons processed, test results). Unloads and stores chemicals. Makes operational checks on equipment at wastewater lagoons, pump houses, and lift stations; checks, adjusts, repairs, or replaces float controls, starter switches, pumps, and motors. Takes samples of sewage flow and assists in the analysis of suspended settleable and total solids. Does corrective and preventative maintenance throughout the plant and lift stations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Maintains personal and professional competence and awareness; maintains required certifications and licenses. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Village of Paulding