Water Treatment Plant Operator (Weekend)

Description

BASE SCHEDULE:

Friday, Saturday & Sunday | 5:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Primary Functions:

Assist in ensuring continuous operation of water distribution and delivery system by performing water treatment plant operator duties as required. 

Nature of Work:

• Perform hourly and daily water quality tests.
• Perform minor maintenance on turbidimeters, DP cells and lab equipment.
• Maintain records and enter data into the computer system.
• Ensure reports and paperwork are maintained per Federal, State and CUD requirements.
• Fill day tanks and record scale weights.
• Perform pressure washing, painting, and cleaning the water treatment plant.
• Have the ability to read and understand data from the SCADA system and act accordingly.
• Assist in performing tasks in the bac-T lab.
• Hose out settling basins and flocculators.
• Perform tasks, assignments, and special projects as directed by leader.
• Emergency duty
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE/EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum three-years water treatment plant and operational logic preferred
• State of TN Water Treatment Operator Grade III Certificate of Competency or ability to obtain within 18 months.
• Valid Class D driver license and safe driving record.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Operate a wide range of equipment and hand and air tools
• Basic tool, equipment, and vehicle maintenance
• Intermediate computer skill level
• Ability to read and understand construction plans
• Need to distinguish between shades of color 

ABILITIES REQUIRED (work characteristics, behaviors, leadership abilities, etc.):

• Must have initiative and be resourceful in problem solving 
• Must be able to communicate with persons of all economic and education levels
• Should be detailed oriented, able to focus on task-at-hand. 
• Aptitude for following all OSHA Safety guidelines
• Work is mostly in the field in a variety of settings and weather conditions

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: physical demands under which the job is performed: Intermittently sitting, standing stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders or entering/ exiting vehicle. Frequent lifting of objects weighing 25 to 50 pounds, use of tools or equipment requiring a high degree of expertise. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: normal or usual conditions where work is performed: Work is primarily performed indoors with some work in a field setting with exposure to moderate noise, and outside elements: dust, dirt, grease, etc. Hazards: Work frequently near moving mechanical parts. Exposure to irritating chemicals.  

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.