Plant Operator

Del-Co Water Company Inc • Lewis Center, OH

5d • $20 - $37 • Onsite

About The Position

Operate and control water treatment plant machines and equipment to process an adequate supply of safe potable water to Del-Co Water customers. Operators are required to complete duties to a degree of proficiency in-line with their licensure level.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Plant Operator - Ohio EPA Class I Water Treatment / Plant Operator’s License is required within 24 months of hire.
• Plant Operator I – Ohio EPA Class I Water Treatment / Plant Operator’s License is required.
• Plant Operator II – Ohio EPA Class II Water Treatment / Plant Operator’s License is required.
• Plant Operator III – Ohio EPA Class III Water Treatment / Plant Operator’s License is required.
• Must develop a basic understanding of water treatment plant operations and must be able to become certified by Ohio EPA for Wet Chemistry within 3 months of hire.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to perform manual labor and be willing and able to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

• In addition, this position is reserved for operators who have demonstrated an extremely high level of competency in the operation of the plant, and ability to serve as Chief Operator in his/her absence.
• Continuing coursework in water treatment plant operations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Regularly monitor panel board and adjust controls to regulate flow rates, loss of head pressure and water elevation, and distribution of water.
• Correctly adjust specified amounts of chemicals such as chlorine, fluoride, and lime into water or adjust automatic devices that admit specified amount of chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water.
• Start agitators to mix chemicals and allow impurities to settle to bottom of tank.
• Monitor Distribution system and adjust flow rates to adequately maintain system operation.
• Clean tanks and filter beds using backwashing (reverse flow of water) at scheduled intervals.
• Start and stop chemical feed equipment as required.
• Regulate valves and flow dials to maintain filter and pumpage rates.
• Increase/decrease chemical feeding rates as required.
• Adjust pumps and chemical feeding equipment as required.
• Daily draw water and perform basic chemical tests: alkalinity, pH, chlorine, hardness, turbidity, and fluoride.
• Accurately test water samples and follow standard titration procedures and record results in logs.
• Perform routine maintenance in plant using hand and power tools.
• Accept after-hour inquiries and facilitate a response by calling in necessary staff.
• Manage water quality in the distribution system by maintaining effective trending of tanks.
• Ability and knowledge to thoroughly understand, troubleshoot, and resolve, a wide variety of water quality inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Depending on licensure and qualifications: Plant Operator – 4 ($19.69 - $23.84); Plant Operator I – 7($25.38 - $31.00); Plant Operator II – 8 ($27.74 - $33.98); Plant Operator III – 9 ($30.34 - $37.25)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED