Water Treatment Plant Operator

Water Treatment Plant OperatorThe purpose of this position is to ensure water is safe for consumption. This is accomplished by performing day-to-day water plant operations, testing and analyzing water on a scheduled basis, and determining and applying what is needed in order to ensure continued safety and quality.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Monitors, inspects, calibrates, and adjusts water plant operations to verify that flows, pressures, chemicals, water tank levels, etc. are maintained.Performs hourly, bi-hourly, and daily tests for temperature, pH level, and chemical and bacteria levels to ensure water meets state and federal regulations.Determines proper chemical dosage rates to ensure water safety and quality based on test results.Maintains detailed records of routine water plant operations and test results.Backwashes filters by reversing the flow of water to remove entrapped solids when necessary.Receives, unloads, and stores chemicals from vendors.Communicates water conditions to appropriate City departments, Fire Marshalls, surrounding cities, and others.Supplemental Functions:Performs other similar duties as required.Job Specifications and Qualifications:Knowledge:Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations;Water treatment facility principles and practices.Licensing and Certifications:Valid North Carolina Driver's License;Ability to obtain Level C, North Carolina State Surface Water Treatment Certification. Failure to obtain within one year from hire date may result in termination.Preferred Licensing and Certifications:Level B, and A North Carolina State Surface Water Treatment Certification.PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:Positions in this class require: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, handling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, hearing, twisting, talkingMedium Work: Exerting 20 - 50 pounds occasionally, 10-25 pounds frequently, or up to 10 pounds constantly.Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, physical hazards.Required Skills:Reading and interpreting data;Performing basic mathematical calculations;Prioritizing workload;Solving problems;Operating a computer and applicable software applications;Operating equipment and instruments of the trade;Applying local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations;Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.Required Experience:High school diploma or equivalency and at least six-months of advanced study, with at least one year of experience; or the City may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.