Water Plant And System Specialist

Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing specialized technical work at the municipal water treatment plant, distribution system, and related facilities of the raw and potable water system.

• Ensures city compliance with local, state and federal regulations governing public water supplies.
• Analyzes data on water quality and generates reports from this data to complete drinking water reporting requirements.
• Prepares, distributes, and maintains required records.
• Draws samples for analysis by the state or state approved laboratory to ensure water meets state and federal requirements.
• Makes production and distribution decisions on treating and distributing water to meet the demand of city water use.
• Plans and works with other water treatment plant personnel on the operation of treatment machines and equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and industrial use.
• Operates, adjusts, and determines specific chemical dosages to maintain drinking water standards.
• Works on the maintenance and repair of large production water wells.
• Repairs, maintains, and tests wells and pumps.
• Ensures compliance with the preventative maintenance program and completes day to day maintenance activities.
• Completes operation, maintenance, and repair of water treatment systems.
• Investigates complaints of poor water quality.
• Responds to problems affecting the immediate operation of the water treatment plant and distribution system components such as well, pump, or SCADA failures.
• Completes general maintenance of water reservoirs.
• Performs rotating 24-7 on call duties for the water plant and distribution system.
• Performs utility locating and leak detection functions.
• Performs related duties.

• Knowledge of and experience with general maintenance and construction tools, equipment, and practices.
• Knowledge of water distribution system components, features, and operations.
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary to the proper execution of assignments.
• Skill in diagnosing equipment malfunctions.
• Skill in reading, interpreting, and working from blueprints, schematics, and maintenance manuals.
• Skill in maintaining work records, pump and well maintenance records, and water quality sampling records.
• Skill in the diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of mechanical equipment.

• 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 South Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain South Dakota Water Plant Class II certification within eighteen (18) months.

Category All City of Pierre positions. Status Open. Salary $26.29/hr minimum plus comprehensive benefit package including 100% employer paid employee health, dental and life insurance along with a 6% employer match to the South Dakota Retirement System and 12 paid holidays. Up to $2000 annual educational assistance available. Wage offer will be based upon actual education and experience. Closing Open Until Filled.

Eligible for up to a $3,000 signing bonus!