HWU Water Treatment Operator

You must submit a copy of your driver's license with your application and have no DUI convictions in the previous 5 years.

There is a $1.00/hour shift differential if the employee works the night shift.

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CLASSIFICATION

TITLE:

WATER TREATMENT OPERATOR I

The purpose of this classification is to serve and to perform duties in the operation and maintenance of an assigned treatment plant to produce potable water in accordance with state, federal and local guidelines.

• Work with Water Treatment Manager, Water Treatment Operator II, or Maintenance employees to receive training;
• Perform general operational duties of the treatment plant but consults Water Treatment Manager when significant decisions regarding operations must be made;
• Work to control costs wherever possible while keeping focus on the long-term objectives of the plant and the Utility;
• Monitor plant operations; performs periodic tours of the plant;
• Make routine checks and visual inspections of mechanical equipment to ensure it is operational;
• Perform daily operational tasks including washing filters, calibrating chemical pumps, reading gauges, running sludge press, filling chemical tanks, collecting samples, and deliver samples;
• Perform assigned water quality tests;
• Monitor the rate of chemical feed and water flow and make adjustments as necessary;
• Monitor turbidity, gauges, meters, filter press, and control panels;
• Change tanks, wash filters, and make other equipment or control adjustments as necessary;
• Monitor inventory of supplies, chemicals, and operating materials and notify HWU Water Treatment Manager if needs arise;
• Follow standard operating procedures related to the operations of the assigned treatment plant including assigned daily operator responsibilities;
• Perform routine maintenance and preventative maintenance of treatment plant and related equipment as assigned;
• Perform general cleaning/janitorial work, grounds keeping, and routine painting as needed;
• Provide assistance to maintenance crews as needed/assigned;
• Visually inspect plant and all equipment daily to ensure proper functioning;
• Provides training and guidance to fellow HWU Water Treatment Operators I;
• Assist fellow Water Treatment Operators in making decisions related to treatment plant operations;
• Assist in orienting new HWU Water Treatment Operators to the plant and the treatment process;
• Assist the HWU Water Treatment Manager in developing a strategic plan for the treatment plant, including long and short term objectives and related budgets, which coincide with the overall plan and goals of the Utility;
• Assist in carrying out the plant and Utility goals;
• Work with other departments in the design and evaluation of projects;
• Perform all functions related to maintaining state and federal regulatory compliance for the assigned treatment plant;
• Stay current on governmental mandates;
• Attend appropriate training seminars/workshops/meetings as requested;
• Record work activities in daily log, complete lab sheets and maintain other operational spreadsheets and documentation;
• Prepare and maintain various operational reports as requested; maintain other appropriate documentation as requested;
• Follow proper process control measures;
• Ensure personal compliance with all state safety regulations and HWU safety policies;
• Ensure proper housekeeping in plant and surrounding areas;
• Attend appropriate safety meetings as requested;
• Participate in accident investigations as requested;
• Report and/or correct all identified safety hazards;
• Report all work related accidents, incidents, and near-misses to supervisor and/or safety department;
• Participate in finding solutions to safety or health related hazards;
• Get involved in showing new employees the proper safety procedures;
• Maintain personal safety equipment appropriately;
• Participate in Safety Committee as requested;
• Stay current with computer systems including SCADA;
• Maintain a positive attitude with other HWU employees; maintain good public relations;
• Maintains regular and predictable in-person attendance during regular business hours of the Water Utility is required;
• Maintain availability to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day 7 days a week;
• Respond to emergencies as needed; receive off-hours emergency and maintenance calls;
• Direct calls to on-call System Operations Center personnel as appropriate;
• Work various shifts as assigned by HWU Water Treatment Manager;
• May be called in as necessary in the case of…