Municipal Water System Operator

Water System Operation

Operate and monitor municipal water facilities including meters, pumps, motors, chemical feed systems and storage facilities.

• Maintain proper chemical feed rates and disinfection levels to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Monitor operational parameters including:
• Chlorine residual
• PH levels
• Water pressure
• Flow rates
• Tank levels
• Adjust all processes as required to maintain water quality standards.

Distribution System Operation

Operate and maintain the municipal water distribution system including:

• Water mains
• Valves
• Hydrants
• Service connections
• Meters
• Perform hydrant flushing programs and valve exercising.
• Assist with leak detection.
• Maintain proper distribution system pressures and storage levels.

Water Quality Monitoring and Sampling

Conduct sampling and testing in accordance with current state and federal regulations including but not limited to:

• Routine bacteriological sampling
• Disinfection byproduct monitoring
• Lead and copper sampling
• Nitrate and nitrite testing
• Volatile organic compound sampling when required
• Additional monitoring required by the IEPA
• Ensure proper sample handling, documentation, and submission to certified laboratories.

Regulatory Compliance

Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations including:

• Safe Drinking Water Act
• Illinois Environmental Protection Act
• Illinois Administrative Code Title 35 Part 681

Responsibilities include:

• Maintaining required operational logs
• Completing monthly and annual reporting
• Assisting during IEPA sanitary surveys
• Maintaining system compliance with monitoring schedules
• Implementing corrective actions when water quality standards are exceeded
• Anything required by state and federal regulations as they change.

Recordkeeping and Reporting

Maintain accurate operational records including:

• daily treatment logs
• chlorine residual records
• sampling results
• maintenance records
• chemical usage
• Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Maintain documentation necessary for inspections and regulatory review.

Preventive Maintenance

Perform routine inspection and maintenance of:

• Pumps and motors
• Generators
• Treatment equipment
• Storage tanks
• Chemical feed systems
• Instrumentation and monitoring equipment
• Maintain equipment in proper working order and coordinate repairs when necessary.

Emergency Response

Respond to water system emergencies including:

• Water main breaks
• System pressure loss
• Contamination events
• Treatment failures
• Participate in emergency response and public notification procedures including boil orders when necessary

Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies

Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certification
- Must possess or obtain certification through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency as a Public Water Supply Operator.

License
- Minimum Class C Public Water Supply Operator License required.

Experience in water treatment or distribution systems

Utility, mechanical, plumbing, or electrical maintenance experience

Construction or public works experience

Valid Illinois Driver’s License required.