Plant Operator - Industrial & Domestic Water Plant

Posting number: 2603309

Department: Water Supply & Treatment

Division: I & D Water

Job classification: Plant Operator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Water Treatment

SummaryWe are looking for motivated and career-driven Water/Water Treatment Plant Operators! water Operations.png
As a Plant Operator, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of a water/water treatment facility.  Examples of duties

• Observe plant metering equipment on a scheduled basis, noting the readings of flows at specified intervals; make adjustments to flows of water and chemicals as necessary to maintain plant operation within operational standards.
• Keeps a log of plant operational characteristics, changes and repairs made, and other incidents of relevance to plant production. Reports defects of plant operations to the Superintendent.
• Collects samples of water or wastewater at stages of treatment for lab analysis; performs pH, dissolved oxygen, and suspended solids tests.
• Monitors and adjusts plant operations based on microscopic analysis and laboratory results.
• Makes adjustments and changes to hydraulic and chemical processes.
• Calibrates instruments and equipment, including a pH meter and dissolved oxygen meter; maintains assigned tools and equipment.
• Operates after-hours 311 city-wide dispatch program for civil issues.
• Performs grounds maintenance duties, including mowing, weeding, and applying insecticides.
• Washes prescribed areas of the plant on a designated schedule; paints areas and equipment as required.
• Performs routine/daily maintenance activities on treatment plant and generator equipment.
• Supports and assists in major maintenance activities on treatment plant and operation equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

QualificationsNo License - High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with six months of work experience in water/wastewater treatment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Must be able to obtain a Water/Wastewater Operator Class 3 certification within 8 months from the date of hire. 

Class III -High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with one (1) year of work experience in water/wastewater treatment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Class II - High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with two (2) years of work experience in the treatment of surface, groundwater, or the operations of water/wastewater treatment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Class I - High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with three (3) years of work experience in the treatment of surface water or groundwater under the influence; operation of a groundwater well system; or physical/mechanical activated sludge treatment process of municipal wastewater; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some supervisory experience is preferred. 

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

Additional Requirements
Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post-offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.
Supplemental information

• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment process control techniques.
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of laboratory analysis techniques and processes.
• Knowledge of safety regulations pertaining to chemicals.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing data.
• Skill in using a computer.
• Skill in operating standard wastewater treatment instruments and equipment, including a belt filter press, pump, generator, and water pressure machine.
• Skill in using laboratory instruments such as a settleometer, drying oven, pH meter, dissolved oxygen meter, and Imhoff cones.
• Skill in operating heavy and light equipment, including a dump truck, overhead crane, tractor, loader, forklift, bobcat, and mower.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.