Relief Water Operator

Serves as operator when necessary due to absence/vacancy of operator positions and controls treatment plant operations to produce potable water for residential, commercial, and industrial use. Responsible for upholding Company policies and procedures related to safety, and acting professionally to reduce hazards.

• General knowledge of safe practices for the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant, booster stations, and other grounds and equipment related to water production in the general service area.
• Use safe working practices and ensure that all workers use proper safety practices, stopping work if necessary to maintain a safe environment.
• Identify existing and predictable hazards in the surroundings or working conditions which may be unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to employees.
• Take prompt corrective measures to eliminate hazards.

• Maintain appropriate records, both paper and electronic.
• Record required data such as residual content of chemicals, turbidity, pressure, tank levels, and flow rates to the daily operational log.
• Utilize telemetry systems to monitor distribution tank levels and system pressures. Monitor and adjust booster pumps, pressure reducing valves, and other equipment to maintain system effectiveness.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials, employees and the public.
• Maintain regular, predictable and punctual attendance.
• Work a flexible schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime.

• Maintain proper volume of chemicals and solutions required to provide complete treatment of source water and produce finished water meeting or exceeding all prescribed regulatory contaminant levels.
• Determine controls and apply appropriate feed rate of all chemicals to produce high‑quality finished water through process control testing and manual or automatic adjustment of specific chemical feed systems.
• Clean bulk and day tanks and backwash filter beds as necessary to maintain control and quality of treatment.
• Test water samples at various stages of treatment to determine appropriate levels of necessary constituents through laboratory equipment.
• Collect and test water samples from the distribution system.
• Determine appropriate settings and adjust agitators and mixers to mix chemicals and treat water during coagulation, flocculation, and sedimentation processes.

• Actively train OITs and water treatment operators.
• Communicate with supervisors, operators and maintenance personnel on operational requirements, maintenance needs, flow and feed rates, river conditions, chemical feed rates, test results, safety issues, near misses, and other relevant matters.
• Record required data such as residual content of chemicals, turbidity, pressure, tank levels, and flow rates to the daily operational log.
• Assist in maintenance of plants, booster facilities, and equipment.
• Perform routine and preventive maintenance of pumps, booster pumps, chemical feeders, electrical equipment and other equipment and piping as assigned.

• General mechanical and plumbing repair and diagnosis.
• Read and comprehend maps, diagrams, practices, regulations, policies, and environmental standards and compliance requirements.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, safety data sheets, instructions, procedures, and operations manuals. Write reports and complete appropriate forms.
• Perform arithmetic calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; calculate rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Understand and utilize specialized equipment, including control software and SCADA.
• General computer skills, including computers, smartphones, tablets, and other handheld devices.

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver's License required.
• West Virginia Class E Driver’s License (or equivalent) with appropriate medical certifications for equipment operation.
• WV Water Operator License (Class III or better).
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, in all weather and hazardous conditions, on high…