WATER OPERATOR I

Job Description Job Description Department:Water Job Status: Full-Time Details: *Starting at $17.07/hour. Hourly rates may vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. * Salary may vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications. Hours:This position is on a 5 day week schedule, 8-hour workday, Monday – Friday, 7am-3:00pm. Occasionally may have to be available for On-Call Coverage. JOB TITLE WATER PLANT OPERATER I, II AKA SUMMARY OPERATOR 1: Under supervision of the Water Superintendent, assists in maintaining the water distribution system and water plant. OPERATOR 2: With little to no supervision by the Water Superintendent, the Operator II performs general sampling and testing of water and performs maintenance and repairs at the plant and lab equipment and pump stations. DEPARTMENT Utilities APPROVED ON DIVISION Water APPROVED BY REPORTS TO Water Superintendent REVISION DATE STATUS Full-Time CLASSIFICATION Non-Exempt REQUIREMENTS The information below outlines requirements for the position. Unless otherwise noted, all requirements apply to each level. EDUCATION High School Diploma/GED KNOWLEDGE OPERATOR I: Basic knowledge of Water Treatment Plant & Distribution Operations Basic knowledge of pump stations and water towers Basic computer skills Safe methods of lifting heavy objects and handling of chemicals OPERATOR II: Advanced knowledge of Water Treatment Plant Operations Advanced knowledge of required maintenance for the treatment plant, pump stations and water towers Basic computer skills Safe methods of lifting heavy objects and handling of chemicals WORK EXPERIENCE LICENSURE OPERATOR I: Valid driver’s license required w/clean driving record OPERATOR II: Valid driver’s license with CDL Class B with no restrictions required w/clean driving record CERTIFICATION OPERATOR I: Class I or II plant operator certification OPERATOR II: Class III or IV plant operator certification WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions, including temperature extremes. The employee may regularly be exposed to fumes, odors, dirt, wetness, chemicals and toxins. The noise level in the work environment occasionally requires hearing protection.