What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator I position at ALLIANCE WATER RESOURCES INC?
Alliance Water Resources a growing water and wastewater contract operations company is looking for an Operator for the water treatment plant at our Maquoketa, IA division.
Schedule: Monday - Friday hours 7:00am- 4:00pm, subject to on-call and weekend hours
Essential Functions:
- Operates water treatment facility including record keeping and maintenance.
- Work may include:
- Observing flows, chemical feed, and effluent quality making process changes as directed
- Monitoring and adjusting levels, flows, and pressures to meet demands
- Calibrating laboratory testing equipment according to specifications
- Disposing of sludge per regulations and as directed by supervisor
- Collect samples which may include laboratory analysis; handles and delivers samples to be tested, records results, and makes appropriate adjustments.
- Follows safety rules set by company, state and federal regulations which may include participating in safety meetings, inspecting equipment, assisting and/or advising co-workers of possible safety hazards.
- Orders supplies and equipment as directed; performs inventory according to procedures.
- Operates assigned vehicles as needed to provide effective and safe service.
- Use and maintain tools, equipment, and computers associated with water and wastewater system operations.
- Makes periodic rounds of facilities observing, recording, and communicates operating conditions to appropriate personnel.
- Cleans and maintains facilities, equipment, and grounds as directed.
- Ensures compliance to federal, state, and local regulations including preparation of necessary reports.
- Operates production equipment
- Handles chemicals accurately and in a safe manner.
- Assists in performing public relations activities including tours of facilities.
- Performs maintenance and repairs on treatment plants, equipment, wells, lift stations, and buildings as directed.
- Performs a variety of maintenance and repair work in the distribution and/or collection system on mains, valves, hydrants, and service lines.
- Assists in the maintenance and inspection of water and/or wastewater mains as requested according to specifications.
- Provides customer service by performing turn ons and turn offs, locating lines, and handling customer complaints according to company procedures.
- Performs other duties as needed or assigned.
