Water Plant Operator

This position is responsible for operating the water treatment plant.

• Operates equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption, industrial use, and fire protection
• Collects representative water samples from the plant and performs chemical, physical, and bacteriological tests to assure water quality; submits samples for testing as required
• Determines and adds specified amounts of chemicals such as chlorine to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water
• Calibrates equipment and adjusts chemical feeders for optimal treated water output
• Monitors computers, charts, dials, pumps, chemical feeders, laboratory equipment, meters, and gauges to determine status of various plant functions
• Reads and records chemical usage; fills chemical feeders; mixes chemicals; changes reagents
• Checks motors and pumps for excessive noise and temperatures
• Ensures plant is safe and secure
• Performs plant maintenance, grounds keeping, and housekeeping duties
• Adjusts output to meet demands
• Removes sludge from settling basin
• Operates a tractor, backhoe, or front-end loader
• Responds to emergency situations
• Performs the duties of the Assistant Water Plant Manager in his or her absence
• Performs other related duties as assigned
   

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent
• No experience requirements
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain an appropriate state-certified license for water or wastewater treatment or distribution as appropriate