What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Plant Operator position at Village of Somerset?
VILLAGE OF SOMERSET WATER TREATMENT PLANT PLANT OPERATOR
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The VILLAGE OF SOMERSET IS LOOKING FOR A CLASS I OR HIGHER SURFACE WATER
PLANT OPERATOR
Serve the public by performing a higher level of skilled work necessary to ensure the effective operation of the Village of Somerset Water Treatment Plant.
JOB DUTIES:
Promote and maintain a safe work environment and follow safe work habits to ensure the safety of the Village employees, co-workers, and the public.
Operate the Water Plant and all related equipment, take readings of pumps, meters, recorders, level indicators, etc.
Perform all water treatment tasks in a timely manner to ensure continuity of process operations.
Collect samples for the water laboratory and external laboratories and perform daily analyses in accordance with certification.
Gather daily readings and figures and enter data on a monthly EPA and plant operation reports.
Ability to operate, maintain, repair, and replace all plant equipment, including mechanical and hydraulic repairs. Adjusts and regulates plant equipment as required.
Operate, maintain, and repair reservoirs and related equipment
Ability to communicate with the public, striving to remedy problems/ complaints etc.
Comply with all environmental health and safety procedures, work rules, and regulations and directives established to prevent injury and/or to reduce hazards to themselves, fellow employees, municipal property, and the public. Reports unsafe conditions.
Complete all required training programs
Flexibility to work an irregular schedule and under adverse conditions Ability to lift, and carry heavy loads, and ability to use hand tools.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education beyond high school or trade school preferred
Must have a Class I or higher Operator License
Preferred to have Surface Water experience, but not necessary
Must be willing and able to obtain a Class II and Class III License Must be willing to work some nights and weekends as required.
Basic computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel
Maintain required continuing education hours
CANDIDATES CAN APPLY BY SENDING A RESUME TO:
KELLY BEEM SOMERSET.FISCALOFFICER@YAHOO.COM
THE VILLAGE OF SOMERSET IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
WE HAVE AN EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE FOR THOSE JOINING OUR TEAM.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- On call
- Rotating weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $28