Water Treatment Plant Operator

Job Description

This position is responsible for performing specialized duties in the operation of a water treatment plant.

• Operates equipment to control water flow and maintain proper operating levels.
• Monitors the SCADA system and adjusts treatment operations to ensure proper plant operations.
• Services, maintains, operates, and repairs facilities and equipment, including large-scale pumping devices, chemical feed systems, storage facilities, and related equipment.
• Collects samples; performs laboratory analyses to ensure that treatment facilities are operating efficiently; carries out corrective actions based on chemistry and biology of plant operations and regulatory requirements.
• Makes rounds of plants; reads gauges and meters; records readings.
• Maintains, calibrates, and repairs a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment, including pumps, motors, controllers, valves, charts, and plant instrumentation.
• Maintains chemical analysis records; prepares operations and maintenance logs, records, and reports, including required local, state, and federal reports.
• Maintains plant facilities;
• Reads and interprets plans, maps, and specifications.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Attends required training classes.
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Water Treatment Plant:
  Qualifications for grade increase from Grade 12 to Grade 13 for Water Plant Operator II.
• Passing of the NDDEQ testing requirements and possessing a valid Grade 02 Water Treatment Plant Operator certification.
• Obtain sufficient general understanding of all plant flows and processes.
• Has knowledge and the ability to make all the necessary flow and chemical adjustments under normal operating conditions.

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. City of Bismarck does not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Knowledge of treatment principles, operations, and equipment.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, hydraulics, and biology and effects on treatment and processes.
• Knowledge of division and city policies and procedures and federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Skill in the interpretation of plans, maps, and specifications.
• Skill in the operation and maintenance of mechanical and electronic equipment.
• Skill in planning, organization, and decision making.
• Skill in thinking clearly under difficult circumstances.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

01

Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you currently hold a Water or Waste Water Operator's License?

• Yes
• No

03

Education:

Post-Secondary education in water, wastewater, power or process plant technology or related field (Must attach your documentation for verification).

• No Education
• Power Plant / Process Plant Degree
• Certificate - Water/Wastewater

04

Years of experience working at a Water/Wastewater Plant?

• None
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 years or more

05

Years of experience working at a Power Plant or Process Plant?

• None
• 1-5 years
• 6 years or more

06

How many years of experience do you have with the lime softening treatment process?

• None
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5 years or more
• Required Question