Water Plant Operator

Water Plant Operator

Salary

$21.38 - $27.79 Hourly

Location

Water Treatment Plant, 6670 S. 361st E. Ave., Broken Arrow, OK

Job Type

Full-Time Hourly

Location (Dep/Div)

Utilities Water Plant

Munis Job Class

SPECIALIST

Opening Date

07/14/2026

Closing Date

7/28/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

GEN

• Description
• Benefits

Job Description

Location: 5405 Utilities Water Plant

Pay Grade: A06

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Under general supervision, operates and maintains the water treatment plant and assigned related facilities including the overall appearance at the plant and facilities. A progression plan is available to the water plant operator consisting of a series of requirements (years of service, certifications and/or licensure, etc.) that demonstrate mastery of skills and abilities for position advancement.

• This position performs duties deemed to be "safety-sensitive" and is therefore subjected to random drug testing under the City's policies*

Essential Job Functions

• Monitors and operates the water treatment plant and assigned related facilities to ensure water quality objectives and systems demands are met and that the water produced and distributed complies with all state and federal standards, regulations and guidelines.

• Operates water treatment plant:

• Monitors instruments, gauges, flowmeters, charts, system control computer, etc.

• Conducts water analysis tests such as hardness, alkalinity, pH, turbidity, chlorine residual, etc., for treatment process control.

• Determines chemical feed rates and adjusts chemical dosages.

• Reads and records chemical usage; fills chemical feeders; mixes chemicals; changes reagents.

• Determines and maintains proper flow rates in accordance with water demand.

• Maintains treatment records in accordance with state and federal regulations.

• Operates in an efficient and effective manner.

• Calibrates and adjusts equipment for optimal treated water output.

• Backwashes filters as needed.

• Cleans all equipment, tools, glassware used throughout daily operation in the laboratory.

• Collects representative water samples from the plant and performs chemical, physical, and bacteriological tests to assure water quality; submits samples for testing as required.

• Assists in the ordering of chemicals and lab supplies.

• Understands water treatment theory and technology and applies that knowledge to the water treatment process and production.

• Maintains all required records such as operating logs, laboratory, chemical and electrical use, repair part inventories, and maintenance logs; distributes information to internal and external personnel.

• Performs routine preventive maintenance on plant equipment to include: operating adjustments and calibrations on equipment, basic mechanical and electrical work and cleaning, lubricating and replacing equipment parts.

• Performs building and grounds maintenance as needed, including mowing, painting, housekeeping duties, cleaning, etc.

• Performs all work in a safe manner using standard operating procedures and required personal protective equipment.

• Checks motors and pumps and other equipment for excessive noise and temperatures.

• Ensures that treatment facilities are safe and secure.

• Operates a tractor, backhoe, or front-end loader to perform maintenance tasks including removal of sludge from the settling basins.

• Responds to and participates in emergency situations.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

Requires a high school diploma or GED equivalent with a minimum of 1 year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Requires possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers license issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Requires possession of or ability to readily obtain an ODEQ Class D water operator license and a Class C water laboratory license within 18 months of employment; a Class C water operator license is preferred.

Physical Requirements

Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate physical effort in medium work, typically involving some combination of balancing, climbing, feeling, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, or walking, and which involves some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of heavy weight (up to 50 pounds).

An offer of employment is contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the City of Broken Arrow policies, including the successful completion of a background check and drug/physical screening.

City of Broken Arrow is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, ethnicity, color, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected class. Broken Arrow is committed to reasonable accommodation, and a smoke free/drug free workplace.

2026 COBA Benefit Guide

This document is intended to give an overview of benefits offered to full-time, non-union City employees.

Benefit coverage begins on the first of the month following 30 days of employment

Retirement

• The City offers a 401(a) defined contribution retirement plan through the Oklahoma Municipal Retirement Fund (OMRF). The City contributes 10% of the employees' earnings into the plan. Employees become 20% vested after three years and vesting increases 20% for each additional year of service until 100% vesting is achieved at seven years. Employees may elect to contribute an additional amount.
• The City also offers access to a 457 retirement plan, both traditional and Roth, through Mission Square retirement.

Preferred Providers

Through our preferred providers, the City is pleased to offer anyone on the health plan access to medical services at no additional cost.

• Clinic: Anyone on the City's medical plan can access the Remedy Health clinics, including their on-site pharmacies, labs and imaging services at no cost.
• ZERO Card: Zero offers a wide range of services that may be ordered by your doctor, including labs, imaging, colonoscopies, orthopedic surgery, sleep studies, physical therapy and more- all at no cost to the employee.

Paid Leave

• Vacation: One week of vacation is available after six months of employment. Thereafter, vacation is accrued monthly according to year of service.

Procedure: Vacation leave cannot exceed the actual accrued number of hours earned by the employee. Holidays and other non-scheduled workdays shall not be computed in vacation leave expenditure. Each department establishes its own vacation scheduling procedures. Vacation cannot be used as the last day of employment.

• Holidays: Twelve paid holidays, plus one floating holiday each year.
• Sick: Eight hours per month up to maximum of 1,040 hours (130 working days).

Other City-paid benefits

• Life Insurance & Long-Term Disability - The City pays the entire premium for a term life insurance policy, as well as a long-term disability benefit that replaces part of your salary if you become unable to work for several months. The life insurance is equal to the employee's annual salary.
• Employee Assistance Program- Through Community Care EAP, City employees and their families can call for help with a variety of personal, professional, mental health, substance abuse and financial concerns. Three free visits are offered each year, with a reference for ongoing support if needed.
• Virta-Diabetes Reversal Program- This program is free to diabetic and pre-diabetic employees and spouses who are enrolled in the health plan. Virta's powerful program is shown to reverse Type 2 diabetes with coaching and nutrition management, leading to better health and reduced use of medication.

Voluntary Supplemental Benefits

Additionally, all City employees may take advantage of reduced-cost and/or pre-tax access to the following voluntary benefits

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent Care Account
• Accident Insurance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness/Cancer Insurance
• Genesis gym membership
• Crunch Fitness gym membership
• Pre-paid legal services
• IDShield membership
• No cost LifeBalance program, access to local and nation-wide discounts of participating online businesses

Employer City of Broken Arrow

Address 220 S 1st St

Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, 74012

Phone 918-259-2400 x 5392

Website http://www.brokenarrowok.gov