Class I to Class III Operator

City of North Canton•North Canton, OH

43d•$35•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to serve the public by performing a higher level of skilled work necessary to ensure the effective operation of the City of North Canton’s Water Treatment Plant.

Requirements

Education beyond high school with vocational or trade school training helpful.
Must have at least three years of experience in the operation of a Water Treatment Plant and its equipment.
Maintain a Class III Operator’s license and any further required continuing education hours to fulfill requirements of the Ohio EPA.
Ability to accurately read gauges and meters.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate paperwork and electronic records, including but not limited to records, logs, orders, surveys, and routine reports.
Ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations related to this field.
Ability to perform standardized water treatment processes including monitoring, compliance sampling, and testing.
Advanced knowledge of methods and precautions in storing and handling of chlorine and other industrial chemicals.
Must be able to function with coworkers as a team.
Must possess communication skills, organizational and planning skills, knowledge of water treatment processes and operations, and mechanical abilities.
Must have advanced knowledge of water treatment equipment and record keeping.
Must have mechanical and hydraulic skills for making repairs to process equipment, piping, motors, etc.
Must have advanced knowledge of the techniques, equipment and materials used in the mechanical maintenance and repair of related equipment and systems.
Must possess basic computer skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
SCADA experience is required.

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain a safe work environment and follow safe work habits to ensure the safety of the city employee, his/her co-workers, and the public.
Operate Plant and all related equipment, take reading of pumps, meters, recorders, level indicators, etc.
Perform all water treatment tasks in a timely manner to ensure continuity of process operations.
Gather samples for the water laboratory and external laboratories and perform daily analyses in accordance with certification.
Gather daily reading and figures and enter data on 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; conduct plant tours.
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.
Participate in and complete all required training programs.
Ability to work an irregular schedule and under adverse conditions.
Ability to lift and carry heavy loads.
Ability to use hand tools.