Part-Time WTP Plant Operator 3rd Shift

Water Treatment Plant Operator

The City of Charleston Public Works Department is seeking candidates to fill a long term, part time Water Treatment Operator position. This position is part-time with a starting wage of $18.00 per hour. This posting will remain open until the position is filled. The Water Treatment Plant is a 24/7 operation. The part-time Operator will work 3rd shift Friday and Saturday 11pm-7am.

The successful candidate must complete a post offer drug/alcohol test and background screening.

Duties:

• Monitors the treatment process from the control board/computer screen; monitors various treatment processes including coagulant feed, rapid mix, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection; monitors the addition of chemicals added for corrosion control and dental caries prevention
• Monitors water quality by performing laboratory tests at various stages in the treatment process; tests may include but are not limited to chlorine residual, fluoride residual, pH, turbidity, hardness, alkalinity, odors, and other tests as necessary to maintain water quality; calibrates laboratory equipment; maintains laboratory records
• Determines chemical dosage based on preset directives and makes adjustments to plant processes as necessary
• Reads gauges and meters; interprets data to maintain the proper treatment process, proper distribution operation, security, and alarm status; makes flow adjustments
• Operates pumps, valves, and equipment manually or utilizing a SCADA system; monitors systems for alarms, make adjustments, and provides appropriate response; notifies water supervisors or other personnel as necessary to respond to problems
• Operates mechanical equipment including pumps and motors, chemical feed pumps and systems, air compressors, and manual, electrical, and pneumatically operated valves; operates hand and power tools; operates a light truck
• Monitors chemical feed equipment; reports problems and may perform maintenance on chemical piping system under direction of a supervisor; participates in calibration of chemical feed equipment
• Maintains operational logs and records
• Makes visual inspections; monitors facilities and grounds to insure adequate security
• Performs other duties as assigned

Desired

Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven reliable and dependable
• Must be 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Pass an extensive background investigation and drug screen
• Knowledge in methods of basic maintenance and repair principles and practices including preventative maintenance
• Knowledge of basic principles of math and chemistry
• Ability to read and interpret gauges, recording devices and related monitoring systems
• Troubleshooting skills, eager to learn
• Possess safety awareness

Benefits:
Personal Leave Accruals 1 hours per 40 hours worked