Water Treatment Operator: Trainee through A

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive: Operates Water Treatment Facility or Water Reclamation 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 Maintains and assists with maintenance of a variety of industrial equipment including pumps, motors, valves, and other mechanical and electrical devices.

Maintains underground and ground level water storage tanks and related equipment.

communicate deficiencies or issues as needed to appropriate plant staff and supervisor.

Maintains water supply reservoirs, ditches, and related facilities including working in and around open water and use of watercraft.

May operate heavy equipment including backhoes, wheel loaders, and dump trucks.

Maintains facilities, including but not limited to, painting, plumbing, carpentry, landscaping, and general housekeeping.

Makes recommendations on capital maintenance and capital construction projects.

Monitors Water Quality Conducts sampling at source water facilities including reservoirs, ditches, and pipelines; treatment facility; treated water storage tanks; distribution system; and at customer taps.

Performs and documents laboratory analysis in accordance with state and federal requirements, and City policies, procedures, and standards.

Coordinate analysis by independent laboratories as needed.

Maintains and calibrates various laboratory equipment.

Prepares reports and recommendations related to water quality and regulatory compliance and transmits results and reports to regul...