Water Treatment Operator

Who We Are

We are Golden Heart Utilities working with Utility Services of Alaska and College Utilities to bring safe and clean water and wastewater operations to Fairbanks, Alaska. Together these three companies are known as Fairbanks Sewer and Water; we are owned by Nexus Water Group.

• Hourly Rate:
  Level 2 $ 43.43, Level 3 $ 48.28, Level 4 $ 49.24
• Paid Time Off and Holidays:
  Starting at 18 days annually and 11 paid company holidays
• Benefits:
  Access to union health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement Plan:
  Pension Plan with employer contribution.
• Grow with us:
  Professional development opportunities through training and professional certifications
• Employee Resource Groups (ERG): ERGs are voluntary employee groups that form based on shared characteristics or backgrounds and are sponsored by the organization.

Fairbanks Sewer and Water has an opportunity for a Golden Heart Utilities for a Water Treatment Operator Level 2, 3, or 4. The positions of this class perform a variety of manual, monitoring, testing, and reporting functions. Work is performed in a class IV water treatment plant to produce, store, and distribute water that meets Federal and State standards. Work includes maintenance of equipment and buildings and housekeeping duties.

Cleanliness is a must.

While much of the work is routine, Operators must be constantly alert to, and aware of, the running conditions of various equipment such as pumps, motors, chemical feeders, instruments, valves, etc. Work is performed with considerable independence of judgment, with the operator often working alone. The Foreman and others in a supervisory capacity are available to provide assistance in case of unusual problems.

Experienced operators will provide guidance to new operators during a period of familiarization and on-the-job training.

This position will be based in Fairbanks, AK
. Schedule is Monday through Friday. After-hour and weekend on-call support may be required. Must be available to work shift work; weekend scheduling may be required.

Assignments include, but are not limited to, performing a variety of frequent monitoring tasks which involve:

• Start-up and stopping of pumps.
• Adjustments to chemical feeders.
• Preparing chemical solutions.
• Adjusting valves.
• Backwashing filters.
• Responding to water needs of fire departments.
• Maintenance of equipment.
• Maintaining operating records.
• Mopping and dusting.
• Chemical testing of the water for pH, hardness, alkalinity, iron, chlorine residual, etc.
• Performing related tasks as assigned

The preceding examples are representative of assignments performed by this class and are not intended to be inclusive.

• Possess a minimum of one year’s experience as an operator in a water treatment plant rated at least a Class II by the State of Alaska, or equivalent class, if from another state.

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.

• Possession of a valid Level II or higher Water Treatment System Operator Certificate as issued by the State of Alaska.

These factors will be the basis for selecting the most qualified candidates to be interviewed. Candidates selected for employment must satisfactorily demonstrate possession of these factors during a prescribed probationary period for continued employment.

• Mechanically inclined with a basic understanding of pumps, motors and valves.
• An educational or work background giving an understanding of chemistry and bacteriology.
• Ability to make arithmetic calculations to determine dose and feed rates for chemicals.
• Ability to accurately read and record meter readings and perform and record chemical tests.
• Ability to inspect operating equipment and correct malfunctions.
• Ability to react calmly and take proper remedial action in an operational emergency.
• Must have initiative and be able to work alone.
• Must follow safety rules and regulations.
• Ability to perform chemical analysis and interpret the results.
• Must be willing to dust, mop, sweep and keep the plant in a clean condition.
• Must be able to climb ladders.
• Must be able to enter and work in…