Assistant Water Filtration Plant Operator

Assistant Water Filtration Plant Operator

The City of Worcester is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Water Filtration Plant Operator for the Water Operations Division within the Department of Public Works. This role performs operational procedures in the Water Filtration Plant, assisting with the independent operation, maintenance, and optimization of a 50 mgd Class IV direct filtration drinking water treatment plant and all related systems, equipment, and instrumentation.

The schedule is Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 13.33-hour shifts during the day.

• Inspect plant equipment on a regular basis
• Operate water treatment equipment in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintain required log sheets
• Assist with keeping the plant operating in compliance with the Surface Water Treatment Rule (SWTR)
• Perform routine lab verification tests
• Recognize interruptions in proper treatment or system performance and take appropriate action
• Assist with performing or arranging maintenance of field instrumentation and equipment
• Operate various types of equipment in accordance with established procedures under direct supervision
• Other duties as assigned

• Drive to remote related facilities
• Help maintain plant cleanliness and appearance
• Assist with snow removal, including shoveling and operation of yard equipment

• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions
• Familiarity with the operation of electrical and mechanical equipment
• Ability and willingness to learn to recognize interruptions in proper treatment or system performance
• Ability to learn how to utilize laboratory techniques and analysis
• Knowledge and understanding of and the ability to follow all Water Filtration Plant Standard Operating Procedures
• Ability and willingness to learn compliance with Surface Water Treatment Rule (SWTR)
• Ability to lift 60 pounds over waist height
• Ability to climb a ladder
• Ability to understand and comply with all safety procedures, OSHA and Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Ability to perform and maintain meticulous record keeping
• Ability to learn from the Plant Manager, Chief Operator, Head Operators, Senior Operators, Assistant Operators, Maintenance Staff and Laboratory Staff to continue the optimal operation, maintenance and upkeep of the Drinking Water Filtration Plant and all associated systems, equipment and analyzers
• Regular onsite attendance is required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to obtain Massachusetts T2 Certification within one (1) year of hire

• Massachusetts T1 Certification
• Massachusetts T2 Certification
• One (1) year of experience in the operation of water or wastewater treatment plants

$20.17 - $24.37 per hour, full-time, with an excellent benefits package.

The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.