Water Utility Treatment Plant Operator

Overview

This position is responsible for operating and maintaining the Utility’s 4 MGD surface water treatment plant.

• This position requires that the individual become fully trained in all operations of the 4 MGD Surface Water Filtration Plant. Operates and maintains pumps, chemical feed equipment, process equipment, filters, SCADA system, and building facilities. This position works on a rotating shift.

• Fills out daily plant record and turbidity monitoring sheets hourly
• Checks and records chemical weight levels for coagulant, phosphate, fluoride, and carbon hourly
• Tests turbidity and chlorine hourly
• Performs chlorine contact time calculations hourly.
• Performs lab work including the sampling of bacteria, pH, phosphate, and fluoride
• Fills and monitors 3 elevated storage tank.
• Backwashes filters as needed.
• Follows job safety requirements in accordance with all State and Federal regulations. Participates in regular job safety meetings.
• Collects samples, and prepares and submits required reports (lab results, water usage, etc.) to DNR, EPA, and PSC.

• Must hold a Surface Water Grade 1 Certificate issued by the State of Wisconsin or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
• Has a thorough knowledge of current methods, materials, equipment, and techniques used in the operation and maintenance of a surface water treatment plant.
• Has the ability to stand or sit for lengthy periods of time performing both lab and office work.
• Able to work evenings, early mornings, or overnight as required
• Ability to read, interpret and apply federal, state and local rules and regulations
• Ability to make independent judgements and/or recommendations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees and the general public.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to display initiative.
• Ability to work rotating schedule