Water plant operator [h1.location_city]

The Water Treatment Operator will operate, maintain, and monitor a water system including water treatment or water reclamation facilities and related, applicable water distribution and source water facilities.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE : Standard principles of biology, chemistry, and mathematics; overall operation of a water system; regulations concerning treatment plant operation; safety precautions relating to work around machinery and laboratory chemicals; laboratory procedures and tests performed in monitoring treatment plants and distribution; maintenance procedures of treatment plant equipment and peripheral elements of system; construction methods used in installing pipes, valves, pumps and meters. The degree of knowledge expected and required increases as the Position Levels increase from D to A.

SKILL : Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the job.

ABILITY : Perform heavy manual repair work of the system with the use of equipment; maintain constant attention to assigned instruments and equipment; make mathematical computations; work outdoors in all weather conditions; follow verbal and written instructions; work around chemical, organic, and other various odors; coordinate, train and direct others as position level prescribes; keep accurate, timely, and legible records; consistently exercise independent and sound judgment in operations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees and the general public. Progressive ability to work independently and individually based on level of operator certification.

EDUCATION : High School Diploma or equivalent. Associates degree in water technology or water quality management preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive :

Operates Water Treatment Facility and Related Facilities

• Operates water treatment facility to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; the City's operating plan; and local policies and standards. Including various monitoring plans and sample collection.
• Monitors and adjusts production based on water distribution system conditions to maintain storage levels, demand levels, and water quality.
• Monitors and operates source water facilities including reservoirs and pumping stations. Communicates status and / or issues of the facilities to plant staff and supervisor.
• Monitors effectiveness and efficiency of treatment processes. Makes recommendations for modifications based on plant performance. Modifies treatment parameters under delegation from the Operator in Responsible Charge as required.
• Maintains required documentation, transmits to State and Federal entities as applicable.
• Communicates changes in operating conditions and plant performance in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Monitors / orders inventory of various chemicals and media required for treatment and communicates order status to relevant staff.
• Responds to water related emergencies.
• May serve as Operator in Responsible Charge.

Maintains Water Treatment Facility or Water Reclamation Facility and Related Facilities

Monitors Water Quality

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

All levels must have :

Please ensure your application is complete and submitted prior to 11 : 59 pm on February 6, 2026, to be considered. Incomplete applications will be withdrawn from the process.