Water Treatment Operator

Water Treatment OperatorMaintains water production and quality for public consumption. Monitors daily system demand along with influencing factors such as weather and seasonality. Controls system pressure, monitors booster stations and storage facilities, and observes treatment conditions. Operates and maintains water treatment plants and well systems to support a Class IV water system. Operates on-site and using Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems and other technology in the most efficient manner. Performs basic troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, pumping and other equipment and facilities associated with water production, treatment and control. System operates 24-7 and during peak season, Treatment Operators working in the plants will be required to cover shift work as needed or assigned.Primary duties/responsibilities include conducting routine water testing and recording test results, monitoring all charts, gauges, digital screens, and other operating equipment, calculating the chemical feed rate required, calibrating feed equipment, and adjusting feed rate per lab tests or supervisor instructions, performing and recording routine and special installation, maintenance and/or repair of all equipment and grounds and maintaining good housekeeping procedures, analyzing system parameters and determining when additional help is required, monitoring appropriate chemical inventory levels, operating water treatment plants, wells and ancillary equipment using SCADA control interfaces, taking direction from company water quality personnel regarding water sampling, schedules, handling and the like, using digital tools, (computer, laptop, tablet, smart phone, etc.) devices and software to communicate, and performing and recording work, taking various shift assignments and on-call duty on a regular, rotational basis, and performing all job responsibilities and duties in compliance with all safety, health, environmental, and security laws, rules, policies, programs and training.Work environment includes working outside in all kinds of weather and these employees work indoors on concrete constantly and outdoors frequently, (outdoor conditions can be wet, muddy and slippery with extremes of heat and cold temperatures).Qualifications include a high school diploma/GED is required, previous experience in water production and/or water treatment operation roles preferred, ability to read, interpret, comprehend, and communicate contents of instructions, technical manuals, engineering plans and the like, ability to use heavy equipment and various hand, gas, electric and hydraulic tools, basic knowledge of water system operations, basic construction, and plumbing applications and practices, including disinfection, disinfection bi-products, and corrosion control, ability to perform basic troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, pumping and other equipment and facilities associated with water production, treatment and control, ability to accurately distinguish between colors or discern color coding, good communications skills, both oral and written, good organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, ability to function in the digital world, using computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone devices and software to communicate and perform and record work, and proficiency with business office computing systems.Required certifications/licenses/training include possessing and maintaining a valid state driver's license, holding and maintaining an Idaho Drinking Water Treatment license, and having the ability to obtain and maintain a level II within one year of eligibility.Physical requirements include frequent standing and frequent walking, working at heights occasionally, lifting/carrying independently and as a team occasionally with up to 51 lbs., pushing and pulling up to 94 lbs. occasionally, fine motor dexterity occasionally, frequent crouching, kneeling, stooping/bending and twisting with occasional lying down or crawling to work at/below grade level, reaching at trunk level and above shoulder level frequently, driving frequently involving route reading and routine oil changes and maintenance, and physical ability/dexterity to perform maintenance/repairs.Benefits include comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans, savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.