Plant Operator; Water Production

Overview

THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Application cut-off dates are 2/28/26, 3/31/26, 4/30/26, 5/31/26, 6/30/26, 7/31/26, 8/31/26, 9/30/26, 10/31/26, 11/30/26, 12/31/26

THIS POSITION IS FOR THE WATER DIVISION

• Perform and interpret standardized water quality tests such as chlorine residual, pH, turbidity, alkalinity, total suspended solids, settleable solids, chlorine residual, pH, dissolved oxygen and jar tests, and calculate and make dosage and related chemical feed equipment adjustments based upon the results from such tests.
• Operate and monitor the combined wastewater control system, potable and nonpotable water facilities, and outlying pumping stations on an assigned shift.
• Monitor water quality during treatment process through visual inspection and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and adjust influent flows, chemical dosages and filtration rates based on observations.
• Inspect and operate plant equipment and intake facilities including computer controls, telemetry systems, microprocessors, flow control devices, power-driven machinery, and chemical feed equipment.
• Adjust pump speeds and/or activate or deactivate pumps as necessary to regulate flows.
• Monitor and adjust water pressures in the City-wide water distribution system and operate finished water reservoirs and water treatment plant influents and effluents to maintain adequate water supplies.
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment and respond to treatment process and equipment alarms.
• Assist in performing various filter tests as part of the filter surveillance program.
• Perform efficiency tests on pumps, compressors, and related equipment.
• On a rotating basis, act as a trouble-call operator and assist a Supervising Plant Operator and/or Senior Plant Operator in monitoring and interpreting telemetry board, dispatching an assigned crew to inspect designated installations, and to take corrective action on problems identified including hazardous or toxic material spills that affect water supplies.
• Monitor the status of flows and equipment, using technical information such as force main pressure, wet well elevation, wastewater elevation in the flow control structure, electrical system voltages, and computer system outputs.
• Maintain control and water treatment system logs and records.
• Use SCADA and computerized maintenance management systems.
• Assist in performing efficiency tests on pumps, compressors, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and correct a variety of electrical and mechanical problems or potential problems involving pumping and measuring equipment and recalibrate equipment as required.
• Perform preventive maintenance duties, including painting equipment, cleaning of trash screens, filters, and custodial and grounds maintenance.
• Operate equipment, such as engine-driven pumps, generators, compressors, hoists, forklifts, cranes, and other heavy equipment as necessary.
• Work in confined spaces, on temporary scaffolding, and on high structures; using breathing apparatus and/or Level I Hazmat suits.
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual holding this classification.

• Knowledge of:
  Principles, applications, functions, operation and maintenance requirements of pumps, motors, compressors, generators, valves, internal combustion engines, flow control devices and measuring instruments; general principles of water and wastewater treatment processes; general mechanical principles; principles of mathematics, algebra, chemistry, and hydraulics; safe and efficient work practices; hazardous materials related to plant operations.
• Ability to:
  Understand and apply process control computers; operate and monitor large pumps, compressors, generators and automated control equipment; read instruments and gauges; learn and interpret water-related trends, schematics, charts, prints, and specifications; work with independence and initiative; perform physically demanding tasks; work any shift and weekends/holidays as required; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships;
  
  maintain records and logs; understand operation and troubleshooting of pumps, motors, chlorinators, feeders and related equipment; understand basic PC programs; understand SCADA and CMMS operation.

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• Experience:
  
  One year of progressively responsible experience in the operation of a drinking water treatment plant or wastewater facility.

Should education be used to qualify for this position, then proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment.…