Foreman,Water Plant Job Siloam Springs area,Arkansas USA,Engineering

SUMMARY

The Foreman, Water Plant is responsible for a variety of semi‑skilled, skilled, technical and maintenance work in the operation, repair, maintenance and replacement of municipal water treatment facilities and systems. This person will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant and additional water infrastructure in the absence of the Superintendent, Water Plant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitors the performance of all equipment, gauges and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations; records statistical data concerning plant operations; maintains, operates, repairs, and replaces equipment as necessary; charts tab last results for trend analysis and maintains accurate records of analyses and test results; evaluates data and water reports as required.

Operate, maintain, and repair malfunctions at the water treatment plant: repairs gauges, pumps, filters, and other controls and equipment.

Collects samples and identifies concentrations of chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of water required in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements; gathers and tests water samples for plant efficiency reports as required.

Performs a quality control test on lab equipment and lab analyses; evaluates procedures and results for accuracy and determines appropriate methods.

Assures that plant operates within required standards.

Performs unskilled manual labor as necessary in a variety of maintenance and construction projects within the Water Division.

Trains and maintains lesser skilled operators in acceptable lab methods and procedures to assure accuracy of test results.

Calibrates, modifies, and repairs instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flow meters, and other water quality monitoring equipment.

Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position supervises four (4) employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the City’s policies and applicable laws. Carries out supervisory responsibilities of the department in the absence of the Superintendent, Water Plant. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems upon guidance from the Superintendent, Water Plant.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED and one‑year college or technical school; and five (5) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts along with industry‑related formulas. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (if required)

Must hold a Class IV Water Treatment License & a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the…


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