Water Treatment Operator or Trainee

Water Treatment Operator Or Trainee

Water Treatment Operators ensure that we provide clean and safe water for our community. Water is essential and requires innovative and resourceful professionals. So, why not start your career as a Water Treatment Operator? On-the-job training helps ensure you pass the South Carolina LLR Water Operator: E, D, C, B and A Licenses which enable you to advance, with pay increases.

Water Treatment Operators maintain and operate one of our two water filtration and treatment plants according to established procedures which ensure the efficient production of quality drinking water for the public. Water Treatment Operators work 12-hour shifts which allows you more days off and results in 8 hours of built in overtime pay each bi-weekly pay period.

• Operates and maintains assigned water filtration and treatment plant, performing all duties in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures, safety rules, laws and regulations, including state and federal water quality standards and regulations.
• Starts, stops, and operates machinery, equipment and systems necessary for the proper functioning of the plant.
• Conducts hourly walk-throughs of plant to ensure proper operating condition of equipment and systems
• Receives, unloads, mixes, dispenses and monitors the levels of chemicals used in the treatment process. Ensures proper paperwork is completed
• Monitors the status of plant operations through SCADA, including flows, pressures, chemical feeds, levels and water quality; makes adjustments as necessary. Maintains all related charts and records.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance, cleaning and painting of equipment; performs minor and major corrective maintenance and repairs on plant mechanical equipment as needed.
• Collects representative water samples and performs chemical and microbiological tests as required.
• Performs general plant maintenance and custodial work as needed
• Participates in the maintenance of positive customer relations
• Maintains knowledge of current relevant issues and industry trend.
• Must be available for after-hours emergencies.
• Receives, reviews, prepares and/or submits various records and reports including laboratory reports, DHEC reports, technical reports, operating/safety procedures, maintenance records and reports, flow charts, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, other department supervisors and employees, co-workers, customers, sales representatives, and the general public.

Additional Job Functions:

• Responsible for monitoring distribution analyzers, pump stations and valves in the distribution system
• Orders chemicals and supplies as needed.
• Relays telephone and radio calls to other units/personnel.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• On call as needed.

Qualifications:

A High School Diploma or GED is required; or possession of any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must obtain and maintain a valid South Carolina driver's license, and satisfy the following:

Water Treatment Operator Trainee: Must possess First Aid and CPR certifications or have the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. Must pass the Class D water license exam in the State of South Carolina within 1 year.

Water Treatment Operator I: Must possess and maintain the following certifications: First Aid, CPR certifications, and State of South Carolina Class C Water Operator. Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as a Water Treatment Operator.

Water Treatment Operator II: Must possess and maintain the following certifications: First Aid, CPR certifications, and State of South Carolina Class B Water Operator. Must have a minimum of 4 years of experience as a Water Treatment Operator.

Water Treatment Operator III: Must possess and maintain the following certifications: First Aid, CPR certifications, and State of South Carolina Class A Water Operator. Must have a minimum of 6 years of experience as a Water Treatment Operator.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Greenville Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Greenville Water will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.