Plant Operator - Water Treatment Plant

Description

(Regular, Non-Exempt) 

Starting Salary Range: $18.62 - $22.34/hour, DOQ            Closing Date: Open Until Filled 

Workdays/Shifts and Hours: Various 

How to apply: Using the “apply now” button on this page, please complete the required online application, upload a resume and a list of three professional references with full contact information. For general questions about the position, contact Unique Hiram at (785) 587-2447 or hr@cityofmhk.com.

Summary/Objective

Under the general direction of the Water/Wastewater Operations Supervisor and Wastewater Treatment Superintendent, participates in the daily activities of the Water/Wastewater Plant operations completing the sampling, laboratory testing, reading, and recording of treatment process information and general operation.

Essential Functions

• Inspects and monitors process equipment, takes samples, and makes necessary adjustments.
• Assures successful plant operation and maintenance of the water/wastewater treatment processes through the comprehension of various sources of information and interpret technical data.
• Operates Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.
• Performs visual and routine inspections of the treatment plant buildings, equipment, and treatment process without SCADA.
• Obtains process control samples, performs process control laboratory tests, records data, and uses test results to ascertain needed changes in water/wastewater treatment processes.
• Checks all equipment for proper operation and reports all malfunctions or other concerns to the appropriate Superintendent, Plant Operations Manager, other Plant Operators, or Plant Maintenances staff.
• Reads and records information to maintain proper recordkeeping and monitors water availability throughout the City by monitoring CADA system, regulating and setting flow and pumping levels.
• Monitors water tower levels to maintain an adequate supply of water.
• Assists plant maintenance staff with routine servicing and preventive maintenance of plant equipment, sometimes in confined spaces and at heights from ladders and scaffolding, in accordance with maintenance schedules.
• Reports issues and concerns that occur outside of normal business hours to the Water/Wastewater Treatment Superintendent, or other on-call personnel.

Performs janitorial and grounds maintenance duties as required.

• Provides snow and ice removal at Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant sidewalks and driveways.
• Performs janitorial duties as required.

Performs additional duties as required.

• Attends meetings and training.
• Acts as a main communication point for outside people and groups; answers questions and resolves issues. 
• Takes afterhours and emergency phone calls from the public for water/sewer issues and reports them to the water/sewer on-call personnel.
• Manages stress brought about by interacting with potentially irate and/or defensive customers.
• Prepares reports.
• Performs work on a shift-work basis with some weekend and holiday schedules required.
• Provides passive security at the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant by contacting law enforcement or other appropriate emergency responder, and the Water/Wastewater Treatment Superintendent if there are suspicious activities or unauthorized person(s) within the secured perimeter of the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant.
• Controls access to the Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant by locking and unlocking the front access gate.
• Ensures compliancy with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures in all duties.

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of occupational safety hazards and safe work practices.
• Knowledge of basic chemistry biological science as it applies to water/wastewater treatment plant.
• Knowledge of the operational principles of common water/wastewater treatment plant equipment, including pumps, air compressors, blowers, mixers, motors, generators, variable frequency drives and other electrical gear.

Requirements

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.