Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforcededicated to delivering exceptional service to its residents. If you are passionate about being part of aninclusive team of public servants please consider the following opportunity.

The Milwaukee Water Works (MWW) is a national leader inproviding high quality healthy drinking water and comprehensive water qualitymonitoring. For more information visit more employment opportunities with Milwaukee Water Works and the City ofMilwaukee visit candidates who successfully complete the selectionprocess will be placed on the highest-level eligible list for which theyqualify.

The Water TreatmentPlant Operator (WTPO) Trainee is the first title in the WTPO series providingincumbents with the opportunity to learn and gain experience to progress.

The WTPO-1 is the second title in the series. Incumbentshired to either title may progress through each of the levels WTPO-Traineethrough WTPO-4 based upon successful completion of a probationary perioddevelopment of competencies and meeting performance criteria.

Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee:

While training under the direction of Water Treatment PlantOperators the Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee assists with theoperation of a surface water treatment plant water distribution system andpumping stations to prepare for promotion to Water Treatment Plant Operator 1.

Water Treatment Plant Operator 1:

The Water Treatment Plant Operator 1 maintains processcontrol of the MWW water treatment plants and distribution pumping systems tomeet production requirements for high quality sufficient drinking water.

Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee:

Plant Operations

• Assist in conducting inventory and preventative maintenance on first aid kits fire extinguishers automated external defibrillators (AEDs) emergency lighting hazardous material (hazmat) storage safety showers eyewash stations and motor vehicles.
• Under the supervision of the Operator in Charge (OIC) locally operate valves pumps instruments and other equipment to maintain operations
• Under the supervision of the OIC conduct routine or system changes and operate troubleshoot and maintain a wide variety of chemical feed systems pumps and ancillary equipment.
• Perform various tasks involving manual labor including but not limited to basin flushing and filter maintenance.
• Assist with inspection of machinery and facilities across the pumping districts of the water distribution system.
• Use tools such as SCADA GIS viewers hydraulic modeling information energy optimization software and backup power system to assist with the assessment and adjustment of the water distribution system and treatment processes.

Water Treatment Plant Operator 1:

Plant Operations

• Monitor and operate the water distribution system including filtration plant clear wells elevated and ground level storage tanks pumping stations pressure reducing valves and other infrastructure to maintain flow and pressure within specified limits under both normal and emergency situations.
• Maintain optimal function of the chemical feed delivery systems.
• With guidance identify and isolate chemical malfunctions in a safe and timely manner.
• Locally operate valves pumps instruments and other equipment to maintain operations.
• Execute diagnosis or troubleshooting of aberrations or equipment malfunctions.
• Inspect machinery and facilities across the pumping districts of the water distribution system.
• Monitor security at water plants pumping stations and booster stations and take corrective measures.
• Perform appropriate notification of emergency events to supervisors security personnel and other City agencies.
• Make decisions about the safest and most efficient operation of the water distribution system and treatment processes including system stability clear well and storage tank supply pump capacities and efficiencies energy consumption water quality station/pump availability firefighting activities and critical customer demands.
• Use tools such as Supervisory Control and Data Access (SCADA) geographic information system (GIS) viewers hydraulic modeling information energy optimization software and backup power system to assess and adjust the water distribution system and treatment processes.

BothPositions:

Plant Operations

• Participate in training to understand and execute the water treatment process at both water plants; learn the water distribution system requirements and operator parameters.
• Attend safety training to comply with the MWWs Plants Safety Program including training regarding confined space lockout/tagout (LOTO) chemical hazardous materials Global Harmonized System (GHS) and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist the OIC with monitoring reviewing and analyzing SCADA data for the chemical feed delivery systems and proper filter operations.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance and routine plant upkeep.
• Perform visual and physical checks of pumps motors chemical feed systems and monitoring instrumentation; report and document results.

Water Lab Analysis

• Learn and become proficient at the operator-required laboratory testing skills.
• Perform chemical and physical laboratory analysis and interpret results.
• Pumping and Storage Facility Operations
• Assist with inspection of machinery and facilities across the pumping districts of the water distribution system.
• Perform sampling and minor chemical testing at booster stations.
• Identify and report problems using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who areinterested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during thehiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of1990 as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA)of 2008.

BothPositions:

• After initial training must work a rotating shift including first second and third shifts as well as weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• Travel to all of the MWW facilities including the plants pumping stations booster stations and elevated storage tanks in Milwaukee and Greenfield.
• Must be willing and able to climb ladders handle heavy hose equipment turn valves lift and move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. and work in confined spaces.
• Must work mandatory overtime and emergency call-out overtime assignments at any time to meet the needs of plant operations.
• The required pre-employment tests include the following:
  • Physical Exam with lift test
  • Vision Exam
  • Audio-Gram
  • Drug Screen - Non-DOT
  • Respiratory Clearance Questionnaire
  • Respiratory Fit Test
  • Pulmonary Function Test

Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee:

1. Associate degree in engineering chemistry biology conservation environmental science environmental health and water quality technology or a closely-related field from an accredited college *OR*two years of experience operating or maintaining drinking water wastewater or beverage processing treatment plant facilities performing duties closely related to this position.

NOTE: Students in the final semester of a related Associatedegree may apply for this position however may not be appointed until thedegree has been completed.

Water Treatment Plant Operator 1:

1. Bachelors degree in engineering chemistry biology conservation environmental science or a closely-related field from an accredited college or university
   *OR*
   An associate degree in an aforementioned field from an accredited college*PLUS*two years of experience operating or maintaining drinking water wastewater or beverage processing treatment plant facilities performing duties closely related to this position.
2. MWW certification for assignment as the System Operator or a Treatment Operator at either water treatment plant within one year of appointment and throughout employment.

NOTE: Students in the final semester of a related Bachelorsdegree may apply for this position however may not be appointed until thedegree has been completed.

BothPositions:

1. Valid Drivers license and satisfactory driving record at time of application appointment and throughout employment.
2. Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Operator Certification Grade T for either Surface Water (Subclass S) or Distribution (Subclass D) within one year of appointment and throughout employment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may beconsidered.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academictranscripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verifycandidates education as part of the background screening process prior toextending any job offers

Technical

• Knowledge of basic mathematical principles to analyze data.
• Knowledge of chemistry to perform chemical analyses.
• Ability to learn the mechanical systems used in a water treatment facility.
• Knowledge of and commitment to workplace safety practices.
• Ability to learn to operate the equipment used in a water treatment facility.
• Ability to understand flow diagrams schematics blueprints and piping and instrumentation diagrams.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules procedures and technical materials.
• Proficiency using standard computer software programs including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to learn and use sophisticated programs such as SCADA systems and computerized maintenance management programs.
• Ability to learn and adhere to the regulatory and compliance standards required by MWW the WDNR and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as well as best practices by the American Water Works Association (AWWA).

Communication and Interpersonal

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work cooperatively and effectively with people whose backgrounds may differ from ones own.
• Verbal skills to effectively report information to plant team members and supervisors.
• Written communication skills to accurately write documentation and provide reports such as plant operation notes laboratory testing information and water treatment data.

Judgment and Responsibility

• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing conditions interpret complex data and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to take decisive action in real time under pressure.
• Ability to safely handle hazardous chemicals used in the water treatment process.
• Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Honesty integrity and responsible stewardship of City of Milwaukee resources.

Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee (Pay Range 2FN):

• The current starting salary range is $61409-$71754annually and the resident incentive salary for City of Milwaukee residents is $63252-$73907annually.
• Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

Water Treatment Plant Operator 1 (Pay Range 2HN):

• The current starting salary range is $72270-$81507annually and the resident incentive salary for City of Milwaukee residents is $74438-$83952annually.
• Appointment above the minimum is possible based upon level of experience and other qualifications and is subject to approval.

BENEFITS

The City of Milwaukee provides a comprehensive benefitprogram that includes the following:

• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
• Onsite Clinic Services
• Onsite Employee Assistance Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Tuition Benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave and other paid leaves
• Flexible Spending Arrangement
• Commuter Value Pass