What are the responsibilities and job description for the WATER PLANT OPERATOR IV position at City of Annapolis (MD)?
JOB
General statement of duties Performs skilled work in the operation of water treatment plant equipment and facilities on an assigned shift; does related work as required. Distinguishing features of the class This is highly responsible work in the operation of the water treatment plant and related facilities and equipment. The level of operating and/or supervisory responsibilities and duties are determined by experience, training and operating requirements. Work is supervised by the Water Plant Superintendent or Assistant Water Plant Superintendent through inspection and by observing the effectiveness of plant operation through the analysis of shift reports, chemical laboratory tests, product quality and other contributing job performance criteria.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Operates or supervises the operation of the water treatment plant and related facilities;Starts and stops pumps and wells to ensure an adequate flow of water and adjusts chemical feed rates accordingly;Performs physical inspection on pumps and other treatment related equipment to ensure proper operation;Performs tests on treated water to ensure proper treatment is taking place and that the plant is in compliance with State and Federal regulations;Performs minor repairs to equipment as necessary or switches to standby equipment when necessary;Maintains records of test results and other pertinent operational data;Backwashes filters periodically or as otherwise required;Performs housekeeping duties within the area of the operations office;Fills chemical feeders when operational necessity dictates or when other personnel are not available to do so;Performs related work as required;Notifies supervisory personnel of any unusual circumstance;Takes emergency action to avoid damage to equipment, to avoid hazardous contamination of supply, to provide adequate supply for fire demands, etc.;Answers telephone for 24-hour emergency number for the City of Annapolis Department of Public Works at times when other offices are closed and must be able to coordinate emergency situation.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Americans with Disabilities Act Physical ability: strength and agility sufficient to lift and maneuver heavy objects, heavy tools and equipment, to operate plant equipment, etc.; ability to physically move around the plant (including stair climbing). Visual ability: sufficient to operate plant equipment both day and night, to observe unsafe conditions of plant, to read and write reports, correspondence, instructions, etc.Hearing ability: sufficient to understand radio transmissions, conversation with other individuals both in person and over a telephone.Speaking ability: sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person, over a telephone and over a radio. Freedom from mental disorders which would interfere with performance of duties as described
General statement of duties Performs skilled work in the operation of water treatment plant equipment and facilities on an assigned shift; does related work as required. Distinguishing features of the class This is highly responsible work in the operation of the water treatment plant and related facilities and equipment. The level of operating and/or supervisory responsibilities and duties are determined by experience, training and operating requirements. Work is supervised by the Water Plant Superintendent or Assistant Water Plant Superintendent through inspection and by observing the effectiveness of plant operation through the analysis of shift reports, chemical laboratory tests, product quality and other contributing job performance criteria.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Operates or supervises the operation of the water treatment plant and related facilities;Starts and stops pumps and wells to ensure an adequate flow of water and adjusts chemical feed rates accordingly;Performs physical inspection on pumps and other treatment related equipment to ensure proper operation;Performs tests on treated water to ensure proper treatment is taking place and that the plant is in compliance with State and Federal regulations;Performs minor repairs to equipment as necessary or switches to standby equipment when necessary;Maintains records of test results and other pertinent operational data;Backwashes filters periodically or as otherwise required;Performs housekeeping duties within the area of the operations office;Fills chemical feeders when operational necessity dictates or when other personnel are not available to do so;Performs related work as required;Notifies supervisory personnel of any unusual circumstance;Takes emergency action to avoid damage to equipment, to avoid hazardous contamination of supply, to provide adequate supply for fire demands, etc.;Answers telephone for 24-hour emergency number for the City of Annapolis Department of Public Works at times when other offices are closed and must be able to coordinate emergency situation.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Americans with Disabilities Act Physical ability: strength and agility sufficient to lift and maneuver heavy objects, heavy tools and equipment, to operate plant equipment, etc.; ability to physically move around the plant (including stair climbing). Visual ability: sufficient to operate plant equipment both day and night, to observe unsafe conditions of plant, to read and write reports, correspondence, instructions, etc.Hearing ability: sufficient to understand radio transmissions, conversation with other individuals both in person and over a telephone.Speaking ability: sufficient to communicate effectively with other individuals in person, over a telephone and over a radio. Freedom from mental disorders which would interfere with performance of duties as described