Licensed Water Operator; Class I, II, III

Maintains the efficient operations of a water treatment plant. Monitors water quality and samples, analyzes and records the results. Essential duties include:

• Monitors and adjusts the processing system to meet demands; inspects plant grounds, checks gauges, and takes readings; monitors flow levels, pumps, motors and valves.
• Monitors overall plant operations via the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
• Takes samples and tests chemical levels throughout the plant on an hourly basis; performs a series of daily laboratory analyses.
• Maintains the effectiveness of water filters by inspecting and cleaning as needed.
• Receive chemicals and adjusts chemical feeders as needed.
• Monitors flow throughout the plant to ensure proper operation.
• Makes equipment repairs and responds to breakdowns.
• Maintains log books and computer files containing laboratory analysis results, distribution system changes, filter backwash readings, process control changes, chemical inventory, and other pertinent information; documents all problems or complaints.
• Attends job related training; remains current on revisions to pertinent policies, procedures, rules, regulations, requirements and standards.
• Leads plant tours for the general public.
• Maintains plant building and grounds.
• Performs solids handling duties including wasting, dewatering, and chemical adjustments.
• Performs related duties.