Water Treatment Technician III - Department of Public Works

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$63,002.00 - $ annually

$63,002.00 – $82,843.50 annually

welcome to the city of baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The city of baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making baltimore a great place to live and work.

In the city of baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the city of baltimore team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, ad&d, and fsa plans.

This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefits here: /benefits

a water treatment technician iii operates filters, chlorinators, dry chemical feeders and other mechanical and electrical equipment in a water treatment plant or remote stations and gives work direction to lower-level technicians. Work of this class involves leading lower level technicians but does not involve full supervisory duties or responsibilities. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from a technical superior. Employees in this class work a rotating shift with evening, night, weekend, holiday and callback hours as required and may include being on-call or held over until properly relieved or for emergencies.

Work is performed in a water treatment plant where there is exposure to chemical dust and fumes and liquid chemical leaks. Work requires moderate physical exertion walking distances between sites at the filtration plants and transferring equipment in and out of boats and may require strenuous physical exertion in the maneuvering of 150-pound chlorine cylinder tanks; work may also require the wearing of breathing apparatus when handling hazardous chemicals.

on or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

• education: have graduated from an accredited high school or possession of a ged certificate.
• experience: have four years of experience in the operation of water filters and mechanical and electrical equipment in a water treatment plant or monitoring and switching chlorine cylinders.
• licenses, registrations, and certificates: have a valid maryland class c noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a baltimore city driver’s permit. Provisional driver’s license or learner permits…