Essential Functions
ESSENTIAL WORK FUNCTIONS (Likely to include some or all of the following): Ability to obtain and maintain a Class C or D Illinois Water Operator’s license within 6months of hire.
Ability to collect and perform basic water sample testing for water plant production performance analysis per schedule, and to accurately record the same in relevant logs.
Provide water analysis for internal or external water sampling related to lead, impurities and finished water quality, and accurately record all results in relevant logs.
Checks and records samples for chlorine residual, color, pH, and turbidity.
Must be able to prepare and interpret test results, and generate accurate reports, as well as to take immediate corrective actions when need arises to remedy abnormalities and/or deficiencies to ensure the continuous, uninterrupted operational integrity of the water treatment plant.
Back washes and bleeds filters of air and dirt, operates motors and pumps to maintain the proper water flow and level in filters and intermediate treatment tanks and water storage facilities according to schedule and operating protocols.
Ability and knowledge to properly operate and/or repair the water treatment plant equipment when needed, including all filtration equipment and chemical feed systems, pumps, and related equipment.
As directed, may perform emergency or other preventive maintenance on certain water plant equipment indoors or outdoors as need may arise.
Provide or assist with the reasonable cleaning of the equipment and/or work area.
Duties may include standard maintenance and/or those typically associated with janitorial work.
Ability to make prescribed periodic inspection rounds on all levels of the water treatment plant to ensure the security and integrity of the water treatment plant and its operating systems.
Summon additional personnel as conditions and needs dictate to ensure the safe and continual operation of the water treatment plant.
Complete, or assist in the collection and recording of data related to water, including the generation of daily operational shift reports.
May assist in the receiving of chemicals, or other materials as need arises.
May assist with or provide technical communications as need arises, including interacting with members of the public, the media and others regarding water operations.
Other assignments which may develop during the normal or abnormal course of operating the water treatment plant, and field operations.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of, or experience in, the treatment and distribution of drinking water, and/or mechanical and operational knowledge of the equipment and chemical processes required to operate a water treatment plant.
Requires High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate.
Must be able to climb, bend, pull, push, squat, reach and lift at least 50lbs.
Must be available to work all shifts, at times during emergencies, and available to be on call 24 hours.
Knowledge of computer systems such as the Microsoft Office Suite products, including SCADA systems functionality related to water plant operations and water chemical metering infusion and control systems.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK
Ability to be alert while doing work often considered sedentary in nature, with tasks indoors or outdoors with intense or limited lighting, and in the presence of chemicals, fumes and dust, dirt and high levels of noise. Ability to work outdoors for short periods of time in a variety of weather conditions such as extreme cold, high winds, rain, snow, sleet, high temperatures and humidity. Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to fifty pounds without assistance. Ability to ambulatory: to sit and/or stand for long periods of time, bend, walk and climb stairs without assistance to perform inspection rounds on all levels of the water treatment plant multiple times during the assigned shift.