Water Plant Operator I/II

Nature of Work This is technical work assuring the proper and effective operation of a water treatment or pumping plant on an assigned shift. Work is performed under the general supervision of a shift supervisor or other supervisor or superintendent. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job‑related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Assures the proper effective operation of the water treatment or pumping plant on an assigned shift. Makes periodic rounds of treatment plant observing operating conditions and recording meter and gauge readings; takes water samples and performs laboratory tests. Records data from meters, gauges, control panels; adjusts chemical feed as instructed. Backwashes filters and cleans basins, handles bleach in a safe, effective manner and assures proper working order of sodium hypochlorite (bleach) related equipment. Adjusts fluoride feed pumps and records tank levels. Inspects and adjusts equipment. Cleans and maintains treatment plant, pumping stations and wells; prepares and paints equipment, walls, floors and the like; washes, waxes, buffs floors; empties trash; cleans and sanitizes bathroom fixtures, drinking fountain, sinks and the like; dusts furniture, shelves, counters and the like. Performs other related duties as assigned. Minimum Training and Experience Required Education and Experience High school diploma (or GED equivalent) Experience related to water treatment activities Any equivalent combination of training and experience Preferred Licenses or Certifications State of Michigan EGLE F-4 or S-4 Additional Postings available from City of Grand Rapids #J-18808-Ljbffr