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Primary Role

Key Accountabilities

• Operates intake pumps, intake equipment, and low lift pumps either by remote or manual control to maintain proper water levels in basins, filters, and clearwells. Regulates the operation of basin machinery such as flocculators, clarifiers, mixers, and pumps, and operates sludge valves and other miscellaneous equipment.
• Operates, surface washes, and backwashes filters. Selects proper filters for use.
• Remotely and/or manually operates or directs the operation of all chemical feeders (lime slakers, liquid and/or dry coagulant feeders, chlorinators, ammonia feeders, fluoride feeders, silica feeders, carbon feeders, etc.), chemical handling equipment (bin gates, hoists, storage tank valves and controls, etc.), and pneumatic chemical handling equipment (consisting primarily of blowers, dust collectors, and diverter valves).
• Exercises responsible judgment and safety regarding electric high voltage switching operations such as occur when transferring electric load from one bus to another. Keeps accurate station records. Observes and reports equipment operating irregularities and improperly operating equipment (temperature, vibration, noise, leakage, etc.). Makes routine laboratory tests such as tests for residual chlorine, turbidity, alkalinity, p H, etc.
• Performs maintenance card work on equipment within the buildings. Keeps station and equipment clean. Assists in making tests on pumps, meters, feeders, and miscellaneous equipment. Cooperates and communicates with other Plant Operators, maintenance personnel, and supervision by telephone, radio, and written report in the best interest of customer service and company operations.
• When required because of shift schedules, will do relief work for the Senior Operators and will receive the pay rate of the Senior Operator. As able, participates in work to protect equipment operations from hazardous conditions of all kinds (freezing, flood, etc.).
  

Knowledge/Skills

• Able to be neat, reliable, resourceful, have a retentive memory, and to think and act promptly. Able to fully cooperate and work with other employees.
• Able to work effectively under pressure, have good speech habits, legible handwriting, and basic computer skills.
• Able to read, understand, and accurately follow station operating instructions given by supervisor.
• Able to discern between the relative importance of assigned duties, have the proper regard for time and equipment, and an awareness of the responsibility to safeguard the water supply.
• Able to send and receive instructions by radio, phone, and computer.
  

Certifications & Licenses

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Valid drivers license with the ability to pass a motor vehicle check.
• Obtain and maintain a Water Treatment Operator certification at the level equal to or greater than the MODNR classification level of the plant within 12 months of being eligible for the certification under the rules of the MODNR.

Competencies