Water Treatment Operators

AMHERST Water Treatment Operators Water Treatment Operators Department

of Public Works - Water Division FLSA ? Non-Exempt DPW Association -

candidate to join our Water Division as a Water Treatment Operator I,

II, or III. These positions play a critical role in protecting public

health by operating, monitoring, maintaining, and repairing the Town's

water treatment facilities and wells. Operators also assist with water

distribution activities as needed and may serve as lead operators

depending on staffing requirements. Regular work schedules include one

weekend day (Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday) based

on operational needs. Occasional overtime, emergency call-back, weekend,

and after-hours work may be required. These positions are designated as

essential personnel. The Town is willing to train the right candidate.

Candidates who do not have the required water treatment license at the

time of hire may be hired as an Operator-in-Training and compensated

accordingly until the required license is obtained. Continued employment

is contingent upon obtaining required license within the first year of

employment.

required, along with: ? Two (2) years of college or technical training

in biology, environmental science, chemistry, water treatment, or a

closely related field; and ? One (1) to two (2) years of experience in

related field; or ? Any equivalent combination of education, and

experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the

duties of the position.

Treatment Operator I ($26.43 - $34.47 per hour) ? Commonwealth of

Massachusetts Drinking Water Certification Grade 2 Treatment License

Treatment Operator II ($28.43 - $37.10 per hour) ? Commonwealth

of Massachusetts Drinking Water Certification Grade 3 Treatment License

Wastewater Treatment Operator III ($29.43 - $38.40 per hour) ?

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Drinking Water Certification Grade 4

Treatment License

License ? Knowledge of equipment, facilities, Computer SCADA system,

materials, methods and procedures used in water treatment plant

maintenance and operation activities ? Working knowledge of laboratory

procedures and practices ? Skill in operation of the listed tools and

equipment ? Thorough knowledge of the water SCADA alarm and monitoring

system;
Must be able to function independently in a water emergency and

know the appropriate contacts to make ? Awareness of the dangers

associated with confined spaces and other occupational hazards related

to working around water facilities;
Understanding of lock-out tag-out

procedures and the necessary precautions to be taken when working around

high voltage electric current. ? Ability to use math in performing

calculations ? Ability to access and use water department records, and

the computer-based GIS system ? Ability to work according to established

safety protocol ? Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in

writing ? Ability to establish and maintain effective working

relationships with employees, other departments and the public ? Ability

to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions ? Ability to

work a regular schedule that includes a weekend day (Sunday ? Thursday

or Tuesday ? Saturday)

• Ability to be available for after hour emergency duties and ability to

to act as Essential Personnel Starting pay will depend on the position,