Water Operator
Water Operator
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Job Description
I. Purpose of Job
As an entry-level position monitors and maintains controls of facility equipment.
II. Essential Job Duties
A. Monitor water plant
- Monitors the general operation of facility through understanding of Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) program under direct supervision of Senior Operators or Superintendent and apply basic comprehension of process control and manipulation.
- Performs at the direction of Senior Operators or Superintendent basic maintenance of equipment to include cleaning process equipment compliance process samples and performs shutdown and start-up of plant equipment as required.
- Assisting Senior Operators with collecting water quality parameters from basins using analytical equipment to collect parameters and applying a basic comprehension of parameter results.
- Conducts routine rounds to inspect and record plant operations in hardcopy and electronic format such as chemical tank usage and general functionality of equipment.
- Performs various laboratory tests to monitor water quality in drinking water production.
- Assess water quality and plant operation based upon data gathered.
- Implement plant-operational adjustments as instructed.
- Ability to perform as a team member and understand chain-of-command decisions.
- Ability to work independently with direction.
III. Other Job Duties
Performs other job duties as assigned including:
- May operate lawn equipment to maintain grounds.
- Maintains cleanliness and general housekeeping of work facility.
- Perform related duties and responsibilities to assist other employees in the Department as required.
- Monitor main phone line into facility for after-hours customer issues.
- Participates in professional development opportunities.
IV. Primary Job Challenges
Primary challenges of this position include understanding basic water treatment principles and following standard operating procedures of the facility and communicating observed or potential issues.
This facility operates continuously and is divided into three shifts for full coverage of operations. Positions may require operations at a time other than typical weekday day-shift work.
V. Equipment Operated
Operates all equipment in the facility as well as computers tablets and other office equipment such as printers.
VI. Key Competencies Required
- Job Content Knowledge
Has thorough knowledge of the policies procedures and activities of the City and water treatment practices as they pertain to the performance of duties relating to the position of Water Operator I. Has comprehensive knowledge of the terminology principles and methods utilized within the department. Is knowledgeable and proficient with computers.
- Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out multi-step instructions furnished in written oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems by choosing from several known choices with frequent reliance on how problems were dealt with before.
- Teamwork: Develops constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Encourages others to express their ideas and opinions. Provides input into identifying and solving problems. Anticipates need of others for information about job tasks and work environment and provides it to them in a timely manner. Willingly assists others with job tasks when appropriate.
VII. Physical Demands and Work Environment
Physical Demands: Performance of the essential duties of this job requires the incumbent to:
---Portion of Time---
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Stand
X
Walk
X
Sit
X
Use hands to finger handle or feel
X
Reach with hands and arms
X
Climb or balance
X
Stopp kneel crouch or crawl
X
Talk or hear
X
Taste or smell
X
Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted If so how much and how often (portion of your time on- the-job)
---Portion of Time---
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds
X
Up to 20 pounds
X
Up to 50 pounds
X
Up to 100 pounds
X
More than 100 pounds
X
Work Environment:
How much exposure to the following environmental conditions does this job require Show the portion of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.
---Portion of Time---
None
Under 1/3
1/3 to 2/3
Over 2/3
Wet or humid conditions (non-weather)
X
Work near moving mechanical parts
X
Work in high precarious places
X
Fumes or airborne particles
X
Toxic or caustic chemicals
X
Outdoor weather conditions
X
Extreme cold (non-weather)
X
Extreme heat (non-weather)
X
Risk of electrical shock
X
Work with explosives
X
Risk of radiation
X
Vibration
X
The work environment is:
Loud (examples: metal can manufacturing department large earth-moving equipment)
VIII. Qualifications
Education and Experience: The required knowledge skill and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties are normally acquired through attainment of an HS diploma or equivalent; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Certifications/Licenses:
None.
VIII. Qualifications
Education and Experience: The required knowledge skill and abilities to satisfactorily perform job duties are normally acquired through attainment of an HS diploma or equivalent; or two to three years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Certifications/Licenses:
None.
Employment Type
Full Time
