Water Treatment Plant Operator

Overview

Under general supervision of the Water Plant Superintendent, perform a variety of skilled work involved in the Operation of as well as maintenance and repair of specialized water and/or water plant equipment, apparatus, and fixtures including pumps, engine motors, and valves.

• Inspects and monitors SCADA systems, pumps, chemical feeders, laboratory equipment, meters, and gauges to determine status of various functions of the plant.
• Removes solids from treatment units and cleans/backwashes filters as needed.
• Collects samples required for laboratory analysis; and conducts water analysis test to ensure and maintain water quality.
• Maintains the efficiency of plant and laboratory operations, including maintenance of equipment, pumps, hoses, filters, and machinery, testing, quality control, and record-keeping procedures in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Lubricates and changes oil in electrical motors, water pumps, gear boxes , and drive units ; performs periodic routine maintenance on plant equipment.
• Handles various chemicals necessary for water treatment.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes necessary repairs on mechanical equipment and related components.
• Performs equipment and laboratory preventive maintenance duties.
• Subject to after-hours call-out for emergency situations.
• Has frequent contact with employees, citizens, local state, federal agencies, and other city departments.
• Ability to arrive to work on time and must maintain a regular and reliable level of attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.