Operator I - Water
About The Position
The Operator I performs work necessary to operate water treatment plants, booster stations, and water wells, and performs preventive maintenance on equipment. The position is in the City of Midwest City Water Department and is designated as safety/security sensitive, subject to pre-employment, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol screening, as well as applicable testing requirements under federal and Oklahoma regulations. The employee is subject to shift work, holiday duty, weekend work, and call-back without notice. Applications are accepted until the position is filled. The posted starting pay is $18.8869–$19.9982 per hour with benefits.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- Obtain Class D Water certification from the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality within one year of employment.
- Obtain Class C certification within the second year of employment.
- Possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license and be insurable.
Nice To Haves
- Specialized schooling and/or on-the-job education in a specific skill area, such as data processing, clerical/administrative work, or equipment operation, plus 0 to 6 months of related experience and/or training.
Responsibilities
- Operate water treatment plants, booster stations, water wells, and related system components.
- Check pumps; load chemicals; grease equipment; pack pumps; and adjust controls.
- Perform minor maintenance repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and systems.
- Conduct standard laboratory analyses of water samples and adjust operating equipment according to instructions.
- Maintain required operating and preventive-maintenance reports.
- Comply with established safety policies and procedures and monitor and maintain a safe work environment.
- Perform housekeeping and yard beautification tasks as necessary.
- Operate the chlorine system and maintain the desired residual.
- Maintain and calibrate the chlorine detector.
- Understand MODS and use a self-contained breathing apparatus.
- Operate a city vehicle regularly.
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
Benefits
- Benefits are mentioned, but specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
