Employment Opportunity -- Water Treatment Plant Operator
Classified Details
- Classified ID
- 595
- Description
DESCRIPTION
This job description illustrates typical tasks that are common to a water treatment plant operator. However, the tasks described are not meant to be all-inclusive.
The water treatment plant operator is responsible for technical work involving the operation and maintenance of the City’s water treatment plants, pump stations and well facilities.
Individuals assigned to this position are expected to exercise initiative and sound judgment in working without close supervision and to possess the specialized skills, knowledge, abilities, and training required to operate and maintain assigned water treatment plants, pump stations, and well facilities.
May supervise and assist other Water Treatment Plant personnel in the performance of their duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position and are not all-inclusive.
Performs preventive and corrective maintenance of plant equipment, mixing of chemical solutions, operation of manual valves, general plant cleaning, painting, and grounds maintenance. Performs routine laboratory analysis for control of the treatment process. Analyzes records and evaluates instrument readings and laboratory test results; makes process and treatment adjustments as required; determines remedial action in an emergency.
Operates the water treatment and pumping stations using the SCADA system at the water treatment plant. Assists in the operation and maintenance of specialized equipment and activities.
Maybe subject to call and rotational shift work as assigned. Prepares daily reports on water quality, power consumption, chemical treatment, rainfall and all other work necessary to maintain an adequate and potable supply of water to the distribution system.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Good knowledge of the techniques and operational characteristics of machinery and the computer process control, mechanical and electrical system associated with the operation of a water treatment plant. Good knowledge of mathematics, computers, chemistry, and other physical sciences.
To apply, please send a resume and references to Marty Manahan, Director of Public Works, at m.manahan@stalbansvt.com. Pay commensurate with experience. Open until filled. EOE.
- Title
- Employment Opportunity -- Water Treatment Plant Operator
- Application Deadline
- 03/09/2024
- Location
- City of St. Albans, VT
- Application URL
- www.stalbansvt.com/jobs
Contact Information
- Name
- Marty Manahan
- Phone Number
- (802) 524-1500
- m.manahan@stalbansvt.com
- Best Method of Contact