Water Treatment Operator

Position: Water Treatment Operator - All Levels
Salary:

Trainee: $20.46 - $25.57 Hourly ($24,557 - $53,186

Operator I (C License): $23.41 - $31.23 Hourly ($48,693.00- $64,958.00 Annually)

Operator II (B License): $25.07 - $33.41 Hourly ($52,146.00 - $69,493.00 Annually)

Operator III (A License): $26.82 - $35.74 Hourly ($55,786.00 - $74,339.00 Annually)

The purpose of this position is to operate and maintain the water treatment plant and the drinking water for the public. This is accomplished by collecting daily meter readings; calibrating lab meters; checking plant equipment; adjusting the SCADA computer; checking charts for trends; performing oil changes and greasing; repairing equipment; collecting daily plant samples; recording dissolved oxygen readings; inspecting chlorine cylinders;

communicating problems; creating and fulfilling work orders; completing plant and system checks; verifying equipment operation; evaluating trends; and verifying chemical residuals. Other duties include performing UV maintenance and repair; training employees; troubleshooting for plant malfunctions; creating monthly operation reports; managing monthly water charts and plumage reports; developing a majority of the forms the Water Plants use; replying to e-mails; performing janitorial work;

overseeing fire flow tests; and supervising contractors.

Trainee:

* Performs daily water plant checks by checking all equipment; monitoring hour meters and flow meters; checking chemical residuals; changing chemical analyzers; maintaining chemical inventory; transferring and inspecting chemicals; calibrating test kits; and adjusting feed rates.

* Performs all housekeeping duties by hosing down areas with debris; addressing safety concerns; checking for proper drainage; painting; disposing of trash; assisting with landscaping or beautification projects; and ensuring the facility is maintained.

* Collects samples for analysis by using gloves and caution in sampling areas; managing sampling containers carefully; avoiding contaminations; fulfilling chain of custody forms; and obtaining all information for chain of custody forms.

Operator I (C License):

* Performs daily water plant checks by checking all equipment; monitoring hour meters and flow meters; checking chemical residuals; changing chemical analyzers; maintaining chemical inventory; transferring and inspecting chemicals; calibrating test kits; and adjusting feed rates.

* Maintains the plant by completing maintenance work orders; greasing plant equipment; managing rust/corrosion control; and performing housekeeping practices and general cleaning.

* Manages plant repairs by scheduling work orders for internal repair; ensuring all plant equipment in repaired; and assisting mechanics and electricians when necessary.

Operator II (B License):

* Performs preventive maintenance by shutting off power; locking out equipment; greasing moving equipment; changing oils in gear boxes; guaranteeing all maintenance activities are safe; and painting equipment.

* Controls processes by checking process basins; using odor sensory perception and results from laboratory tests; reviewing the performance of the process; and overseeing the SCADA system.

* Performs housekeeping duties by cleaning for spider webs; removing all dirt and debris; maintaining materials and equipment; and ensuring the facility is aesthetically pleasing.

* Gives plant tours by evaluating the process and equipment in the treatment process; obtaining daily readings from meters and gauges; maintaining records; and ensuring all equipment functions properly.

* Maintains facility log books by recording duties and projects; maintaining a record of compliance issues; and maintaining entries of process issues and the integrity of the log book.

* Obtains samples for analysis by using gloves and caution when approaching sampling areas; handling sampling containers carefully; closing sample containers promptly; filling out chain of custody forms; and collecting information for chain of custody form.

* All other duties as assigned.

Operator III (A License):

* Fulfills water plant daily operations by visiting individual facilities; collecting plant data; collecting samples to analyze residuals in water leaving the facility; making any necessary adjustments to chemical feed pumps; recording in log book all the details; and checking remote wells for normal operations.

* Completes monthly work orders by pulling up assigned work orders; reviewing and prioritizing work orders; designating which are to being completed; and completing tasks on work order.

* Remains updated with chemical purchases by approving all chemical purchases for the finance department; copying and filing chemical purchase invoices; submitting purchase orders; and tracking all chemical purchases.

* Manages and replies all company e-mails by opening e-mail account; filtering through information; saving important data; and replying to emails.

* All other duties as assigned.

Trainee:

* A minimum of a high school diploma or GED issued from an approved…