What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Treatment Operator position at Village of Rantoul, IL?
Job Summary
The Water Treatment Plant Operator under general supervision, performs a variety of duties in the treatment and production of the public water supply; repairs and maintains water plant equipment ensuring optimum operating efficiency.
Qualifications
- Must have at least a high school diploma or GED
- Associates Degree in Science is preferred, but not required
- Two years mechanical and/or electrical maintenance and repair experience
- Working knowledge in the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery utilized in public water supply systems
- Working knowledge of applicable safety procedures and precautions
- Working knowledge of plumbing and electrical repairs pertaining to the maintenance of public water systems
- Basic knowledge of computers and data entry
- Valid Illinois driver’s license
Responsibilities
- Performs daily visual inspection of water treatment machinery, equipment, control panels, and chemical feeders; takes electrical, chemical and chart readings throughout the plant; adjusts control pressure and flow of water to the distribution system; replenishes fluoride, chlorine, lime, phosphate and alum supplies
- Services water treatment equipment and machinery including changing oil in motors, pumps, generators, and engines, greasing motors and pumps, and cleaning filters, floats, and chemical feeders; back washes filters when needed; routinely exercises pumps
- Repairs pumps, motors, air compressors, and other equipment when possible; replaces seals and bearings; checks for electrical problems; removes motors and pumps when outside servicing is required
- Collects water samples and performs alkalinity, pH, hardness, chlorine, phosphate and fluoride tests; records test results; determines the cause of unusual results and repairs mechanical malfunctions and/or adjusts the rate of chemical feedings
- Maintains daily log of water plant operations; reads and records amounts of water pumped and chemicals added to the system; submits all operational data to the Chief of Operations
- Hauls lime sludge from the water treatment plant and deposits sludge in designated farm fields or in the lagoons at the wastewater treatment facility; performs routine maintenance and repair of the truck used for sludge hauling
This position is ideal for individuals who are detail-oriented, possess strong analytical skills, and have a passion for environmental sustainability.
To be considered for this position, you must complete a Village of Rantoul online application at www.myrantoul.com/jobs.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.74 - $26.08 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Overtime
- Rotating shift
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $26
