Water Treatment Facility Operator

GENERAL OVERVIEW OF POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance and repair of water treatment facilities and systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general guidance and direction of the Water Treatment Facility Supervisor.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following:

• Carefully, monitor and evaluate the functioning of all equipment, gauges and charts within the treatment facility and pump stations.
• Thoroughly record statistical data concerning facility operations.
• Diligently maintain, operate, repair and replace equipment as necessary.
• Carefully chart lab test results for trend analysis and maintain accurate records of analyses and test results. Thoroughly evaluate data and write reports as required.
• Efficiently operate, maintain and repair malfunctions at the water treatment facility.
• Quickly repair gauges, pumps, filters and other controls and equipment.
• Accurately collect samples and identify concentrations of chemical, physical or biological characteristics of water required in accordance with local, state and federal requirements.
• Diligently gather and test water samples for facility efficiency reports as required.
• Carefully perform quality control tests on lab equipment and lab analyses; evaluate procedures and results for accuracy and determines appropriate methods.
• Confidently assure that the facility operates within required standards.
• Thoroughly train lesser skilled operators in acceptable lab methods and procedures to assure accuracy of test results.
• Safely contain and disposes of hazardous wastes generated by the lab.
• Carefully calibrate, modify or repair instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flowmeter and other water quality monitoring equipment.
• Efficiently operate and maintain pump stations; clean wet wells and operate pumps and valves to control and adjust flow and treatment process.
• Regularly perform scheduled maintenance and janitorial duties, along with misc. maintenance.
• Carefully maintain the drawings and schematics of electrical and other systems in the treatment facility.
• Accurately monitor performance of electrical systems, circuits or equipment of the treatment facility.
• Diligently perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Consistent attention and commitment to safety.
• Meaningful and sustained commitment to work well with others by treating coworkers with dignity, respect, consideration and civility on a regular and consistent basis.
• Successful availability to report to work on a regular and consistent basis.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Serve on various employee or other committees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in water treatment facility maintenance and operation activities.
• Working knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices.
• Skills in operation of the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform process control calculations.
• Ability to work safely, communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments/divisions and the public.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

COMMITMENT TO MISSION AND ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

It is each employee’s commitment to uphold these core values while representing the City of Arkansas City in carrying out municipal duties as public servants. These values should form the basis for interactions with the general public, with other agencies and with each other.

Mission

The City of Arkansas City strives to provide a high quality of life for its citizens by furnishing a variety of efficient services in a professional, courteous manner.

Statement of Organizational Values

We value
Professional Ethics
, which includes:

• Honesty
• Compassion
• Fairness
• Confidentiality
• Reliability
• Stewardship of resources
• Respectfulness
• Non-discriminatory behavior
• Professionalism & personal courtesy

We value
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