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.

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 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 variou...