Utility Systems Technician - Water Plant

The purpose of this position is to collect and analyze water samples, report the results to the appropriate personnel, and upload sample data to the state.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

Collects, tests, and provides analysis on water samples.

Responds to customer inquiries or complaints.

Performs checks on chlorine residual and documents findings at assigned locations.

Completes analysis and reports and documents information from water samples.

Maintains, calibrates, and cleans all necessary testing equipment.

Performs daily Wet Lab Analysis which include pH, Alkalinity, Carbon Dioxide, Manganese, Iron, Phosphate, True and Apparent Color, Temperature, Hardness, Fluoride, and Bacteria analysis, Calcium and Conductivity, for Finished, Filtered, Settled, and Raw water for Hillgrove Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and Coddle Creek Water Treatment Plant (WTP). Follow procedures and formula calculations.

Perform proficiency testing so that the Lab may remain certified for specific Analysis, such as Colilert, Simplate, Alkalinity, pH, Chlorine, Total Suspended Solids, and Turbidity.

Performs waste water lagoon samples, runs analysis for total Suspended Solids, Total Chlorine, Turbidity, fluoride, phosphate, total Nitrogen, metals, BIO and pH. Recording of results on proper forms to be used for submission to state regulatory agency.

Supplemental Functions :

Performs other similar duties as required.

Job Specifications and Qualifications :

Knowledge :

Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations;

Utility Services principles and practices;

• Water Treatment Facility principles and practices
• Equipment and tools of the trade.

Licensing and Certifications :

PLEASE NOTE : Applicants must meet the City’s criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements :

Positions in this class require : standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, handling, kneeling, crawling, pushing / pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking.

Required Skills

Reading and interpreting data;

Operating testing equipment and instruments;

Applying local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations;

Required Experience

High school diploma or equivalency and at least six-months of advanced study, with at least three (3) years of relevant experience; or the City may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.  "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11 : 59 PM on the closing date.

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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.  Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt / non-exempt) is designated by position.  The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

Reading and interpreting data;

Operating testing equipment and instruments;

Applying local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations;