What are the responsibilities and job description for the Treatment Plant Operator-Water Department position at Town of Weymouth?
Works under general supervision, but subject to regular checks; follows established procedures and prescribed routines. Work requires the use of some independent judgment, as well as careful operation of assigned equipment to avoid breakdown and possible damage to equipment. Errors could result in inadequate water distribution or unsatisfactory treatment. Familiar with federal and state drinking water regulations. Assist in the operation of the Great Pond Water Treatment Plant, Arthur J. Bilodeau Water Treatment Plant, and related facilities. Duties involve responsibility on an assigned shift for proper operation, maintenance, and control of equipment and for maintaining and making minor adjustments to varied machinery, equipment and appurtenance. Checks operation of pumps, flocculators, filter valves, chemical feeders, chlorination and other equipment. Performs routine water quality and laboratory tests to monitor treatment plant performance. Starts and stops pumps; washes filter beds; performs water tests to assure proper treatment; operates and adjusts valves, gates and other characteristic appurtenances; takes periodic readings from various instrumentation and control equipment. Dispatches maintenance crews to undertake emergency repairs. Performs incidental cleaning, sweeping and other housekeeping and maintenance tasks.
Shift determined by bidding process.
Position may be Swing or Night shift; overtime will be required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Special Qualifications: Must have Massachusetts State Board Certification for Drinking Water Supply Facilities, Grade III-T Level, and a minimum of 6 months experience.
Desirable Qualifications: Grade III-T consists of: (a) High School education or equivalent and four years of direct responsibility, without substitution, or six years in operation of drinking water supply facility.
Working knowledge of modern water treatment methods and procedures and of filtration treatment processes; ability to make routine chemical tests; mechanical ability, sufficient to follow prescribed operating and maintenance procedures.
Background Check: All candidates that are offered a position with the Town must successfully complete a background investigation,
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $76,902.82 - $82,380.22 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Dependent care reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Morning shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift
- Overtime
- Rotating shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $76,903 - $82,380
