Water Treatment Plant Operator

Job Title: Water Treatment Plant OperatorJob Summary: This position is responsible for skilled, licensed work in the operation and maintenance of equipment in the water plant. Work involves operation of water treatment facilities and equipment to insure compliance with water treatment permits. Maintenance of equipment is also a crucial part of the job.Class Characteristics:Operator in Training – Limited experience and training on water treatmentOperator III – An entry level classification, can perform plant operations under supervisionOperator II – A full performance classification levelOperator I – the highest level of state certificationMajor Duties:Operates water treatment equipment such as pumps, control panels, computer and SCADA equipment, chemical feeders, filters, electric motors, and lab equipmentRepairs, cleans, and maintains water treatment equipmentReads meter gauges and dials, maintains a log of all readings, makes adjustments as needed to maintain proper treatment processCollects samples and performs standard tests to insure proper operation, maintains accurate records and reports of test resultsMaintains plant grounds, performs housekeeping duties, performs maintenance around the plant, reports the need for equipment repair, assist in repair of equipmentAttends classes required to maintain water treatment certificationMay operate city vehicles to perform job dutiesPerforms other related duties as assignedKnowledge Required by the Position:Knowledge of City and department policies and proceduresKnowledge of safety rules and regulations; ability to recognize hazards in the facility and use proper safety precautionsKnowledge of the operating procedures of a water treatment plantKnowledge to repair and maintain water treatment equipmentKnowledge of chemicals used for water treatment and how to adjust chemical feed for optimum plant operationsSkill in the operation, maintenance and routine repair of equipment used in water treatmentAbility to detect changes in operation of plant equipment and to notify management of these changesAbility to understand and follow written and oral instructionsAbility to communicate clearly and effectivelyAbility to perform general maintenance dutiesAbility to interpret instructions and efficiently carry them outSupervisory Control: work is performed under the supervision of the Water Plant Manager and lead operatorGuidelines: guidelines include Federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to water treatmentComplexity: the work consists of water treatment and maintenance tasksScope and Effect: the purpose of this position is to provide quality operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant to insure compliance with the operating permitPersonal Contact: contacts are typically with co-workersPurpose of Contacts: contacts are typically accessed to exchange information, resolve problems and provide servicesPhysical Demands: the work is typically performed with the employee intermittently sitting, standing, walking, and bending, crouching or stooping. May be required to climb stairs, ladders, reach over equipment to make adjustments, turn large valves, climb into confined areas, and lift heavy objects. The ability to distinguish between shades of color is also necessary when performing laboratory analysis.Work Environment: Water treatment plant environment, some exposure to dust and noise, some heavy lifting, working in inclement weatherSupervisory and Management Responsibility: could be assigned to assist other operatorsMinimum Qualifications: An Operator in Training must have a high school diploma or equivalent, with the ability to attend the necessary classes to obtain a Class 3 Water Treatment license #J-18808-Ljbffr