Operator I - Water

City of Midwest City•Midwest City, OK

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Operator I works in the City of Midwest City Water Department, performing work necessary to operate water treatment plants, booster stations, and water wells, and carrying out preventive maintenance on equipment. The position includes operating water systems, performing minor maintenance, conducting standard water-sample laboratory analyses, maintaining reports, and complying with safety procedures. The employee also performs housekeeping and yard beautification tasks and other related duties as assigned. This is a safety/security-sensitive position subject to pre-employment, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol screening, as well as applicable testing requirements under federal and Oklahoma law.

Requirements

High school diploma 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.
Subject to shift work, holiday duty, weekend work, and callback without notice.
Subject to pre-employment, reasonable-suspicion, and random drug and alcohol screening, including marijuana screening, and applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements.

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

Perform operational duties for water treatment plants and related systems, including checking pumps, loading chemicals, greasing equipment, packing pumps, and adjusting 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 operating and preventive-maintenance reports as required.
Comply with established safety policies and procedures.
Perform housekeeping and yard beautification tasks as necessary.
Operate the chlorine system and maintain the desired chlorine residual.
Maintain and calibrate the chlorine detector.
Monitor and maintain a safe work environment.
Understand MODS and use a self-contained breathing apparatus.
Operate a city vehicle regularly.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.