What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Treatment Plant Operator position at City of Findlay?
Job Summary
This position is under the direction of the Water Treatment Supervisor. The main part of this job involves operating and controlling the Water Treatment Plant to ensure water quality meets EPA and other standards. Key responsibilities include monitoring operational conditions, adjusting control pumps and valves, preparing operational reports, conducting laboratory analyses, and performing basic maintenance tasks. The job also requires answering calls during non-business hours, conducting plant tours, and ensuring system pressures and flows are maintained. An Ohio Class I Operator’s License must be obtained within 18 months of hire. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED and involves heavy physical demands, including frequent lifting up to 90 pounds and extensive walking. The work is primarily indoors, with some tasks performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Monitors operational conditions of the facility, and recommends and sometimes directs adjustments, as needed;
- Observes and acts on meter and gauge readings, and test results, to determine optimal Plant performance;
- Controls flows throughout the facility, through means of operating control pumps, valves and engines throughout the facility;
- Prepares and maintains daily operational reports;
- Collects samples and conducts laboratory analyses, when required;
- Works unusual shifts and days-off schedules, as required by a 24/7 operation;
- Performs unskilled duties, such as yard work, snow removal, facility cleaning, and the like, when needed;
- Answers calls during non-business hours, regarding shut-offs, water leaks, customer concerns and directs the calls to the appropriate persons;
- Conducts plant tours, when required;
- Makes regular rounds of the facility, and checks computer output on a regular schedule, to ensure proper plant operation;
- Monitors computer systems for unusual or alarm conditions, and takes appropriate corrective action;
- Maintains system pressures necessary to ensure proper system and tower operations, using one or more high service pumps;
- Operates the raw water system, and adjusts flow to maintain the appropriate clear well storage volume;
- Operates rapid sand filters, including on/off and backwash;
- Performs plant data entry, including laboratory analyses and chemical feed data, for EPA reporting and plant operations records;
- Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in a similar role or relevant field is preferred.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $28.04 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $28
