Assistant Plant Operator/Plant Operator I - Water Filtration

• Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of raw water only into the treating plant.
• Applies specified amounts of chemicals, such as chlorine, fluoride, activated carbon, sodium & potassium permanganate and caustic soda into water or adjusts automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water.
• Offloads chemicals such as alum into tanks to coagulate impurities and reduce acidity.
• Starts agitators to mix chemicals and allows impurities to settle to bottom of tank.
• Monitors panel board, reads meters, gauges, indicators, and adjusts controls to regulate flow rates, loss of head pressure, and water elevation and distribution of water.
• Perform timely, hourly rounds as directed by the Water Services Superintendent, Chief Operator, and Plant Operator II.
• Cleans tanks and filter beds, using backwashing (reverse flow of water).
• Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• Records data, such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure.
• Cleans and paints portions of the plant equipment or facilities and performs other assigned duties as directed.
• Ability to understand and communicate written instructions.
• Related and other duties as required.
• Responsible to self-initiate activities consistent with the City of Sandusky’s and department’s goals and objectives.
• Must report for work at required time and date and maintain a responsible attendance record.
• The ability to follow a supervisor’s instructions, tolerate certain levels of stress, and attend work on a punctual, regular basis.
• The avoidance of violent behavior that threatens the safety of other employees.
• Report treatment and or mechanical issues to the Plant Operator II when discovered.

· High School Diploma or Equivalent

· Ohio EPA Class I Water Treatment Operator's License or must obtain Ohio EPA Class I Water Treatment Operator's License within three years from date of hire.

· When an Ohio EPA Class I Water Treatment License is obtained the assistant plant operator pay range 06 will become plant operator pay range 08.

· Valid Ohio Driver’s License