Job Description:Pay Range $20hr - $23hrRequirement:
- Under supervision performs duties related to the safe operation of a water treatment process and facility at a skilled level.
- Take and test water samples at various sampling locations to monitor water treatment process and different chemical levels therein; make adjustments as needed.
- Inspect and monitor well pumps, booster pumps, water storage tanks and other machinery and processes of the Water Treatment System.
- Record and document operation of plant during assigned shift in log books, electronically and on forms; calculate and record water production and chemical usage.
- Maintain chemical inventory for the water treatment process.
- Maintain elevations on all water pools.
- May operate a sludge densification plant: run clarifiers, monitoring neutralization tanks, adding chemicals as needed.
- May calibrate pH and turbidity instruments.
- Operate computer and/or manual controlled equipment starts and stops.
- Ensure proper operations of automated pumps and motors.
- Operate manual pumps, motors and valves.
- May operate sodium hydroxide, sulfuric acid and (possibly) chlorine gas monitoring and safety equipment.
- Adjust the flow of water and chemicals through the plant as needed.
- Communicate equipment deficiencies to maintenance department.
- May assist with, or perform emergency repair and maintenance of treatment equipment, pumps, motors, sensing devices, instrumentation, and other equipment.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications:
- Six (6) months of experience in Water Treatment Plant operations, Water Distribution Systems and related equipment.
- Must have completed academic and practical competencies required (this includes Line of Progression requirements for internal employees where LOP Exists) and have experience demonstrating the required aptitude.
- The selected candidate shall demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge and skills while also passing a written assessment where required.
- This exam is based on skills/abilities and academic knowledge; as well as safety.
- May be required to attend training and obtain a water treatment or related licenses for the state in which the site is located .
- Knowledge of proper emergency notification procedures.
- Knowledge of pH and turbidity and calibrating pH and turbidity instruments.
- Knowledge of chemicals associated with the water treatment process, depending on site location these may include: lime, sulfuric acid, polymer, etc.
Preferred:
- High School diploma or GED.
- Experience in waste water treatment.