Water Treatment Plant Operator

This position is responsible for performing specialized duties in the operation of a water treatment plant.

· Operates equipment to control water flow and maintain proper operating levels.

· Monitors the SCADA system to ensure proper plant operations.

· Services, maintains, operates, and repairs facilities and equipment, including large-scale pumping devices, chlorination and other chemical feed systems, storage facilities, and related equipment.

· Collects samples; performs laboratory analyses to ensure that treatment facilities are operating efficiently; supervises and carries out corrective actions.

· Makes rounds of plants; reads gauges and meters; records readings.

· Maintains, calibrates, and repairs a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment, including pumps, motors, controllers, valves, charts, and plant instrumentation.

· Maintains maintenance and chemical analysis records; prepares logs, records, and reports, including required local, state, and federal reports.

· Maintains plant facilities; paints interior and exterior surfaces; makes minor building repairs.

· Reads and interprets plans, maps, and specifications.

· Responds to after-hours emergencies.

· Attends required training classes.

· Performs related duties.