UC.334.WAT.JC3.Operator.NP

Job Description

Job Description

Qualifications :

Start Time : 7 : 00 AM

End Time : 3 : 30 PM

Operates, performs minor repairs, and maintains the water treatment plant facility, and diagnoses operating problems and performs necessary corrective action .

Basic Qualifications

Possess a valid drivers license

Level II certification in Water

A minimum two year of experience in operating water treatment plants

Preferred Qualifications

Basic familiarity of the principles and practices of water treatment plant operations, operating principles of valves, pumps, and motors, principles and methods of bacteriological and chemical water analyses, effects and problems of industrial waste in water treatment processes, principles of supervision and training, and safe work practices

Ability to respond to pages in a timely manner as requested by management.

Responsibilities :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs any combinations of tasks pertinent to controlling operations of the water treatment plant

Operates pumps, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow and processing of water, sludge, and effluent

Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels

Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings

Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control

Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings

Takes samples and performs laboratory tests and analyses

Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties

Makes operating decisions in the absence of supervisory personnel

Works safely and adheres to established safety procedures

Follows written and oral instructions

Ability to respond to pages in a timely manner as requested by management.

Performs other duties as assigned

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

The work area can involve a working environment indoors, as well as outdoors, which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be provided. Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical

equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, pathogens and various chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination to work on equipment, have vision sufficient to read blueprints; have hearing in the normal range with or without correction. In an 8-hour shift must be able to transport self across the facility, ascend and descend stair steps, lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height, climb and work off of a ladder or scaffold; use arms and back to tighten and loosen nuts and bolts; work in confined spaces and wear and use appropriate safety equipment.

Post probationary period

Union position

Benefits (medical, dental, vision)

PTO accrual

Paid Holidays

Clothing / boot allowance