Utilities Plant Operator - Water Treatment (Swann Water Treatment Plant)

City of Winston-Salem•Winston-Salem, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs intermediate skilled trades work assisting mechanics in maintaining water treatment operations, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Senior Utilities Plant Operator.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of related industry, organization, and department policies, practices, and procedures; thorough knowledge of related industry, organization, and departmental legal guides, recommendations, best practices, ordinances, and laws; thorough knowledge of industry standard and department specific equipment; general knowledge water plant drawings and maps; ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals; ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages; ability to compute flows, volumes, weights from data; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
High school diploma or GED and minimal experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to pass a validated job assessment skills test which will include math (minimum passing score 70%)
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Pass NC State B Surface Certification as per the City's operator policy

Responsibilities

Assists senior plant operator with routine technical and responsible skilled work in the operation and maintenance of water treatment plant and equipment associated within.
Makes regular tours of plant to check engines, generators, pumps, settling tanks, filters and other equipment for proper functioning.
Records readings from meters and instruments; performs specific laboratory tests.
Reports defects to maintenance personnel.
Substitutes for senior operator in his/her absence.
Monitor water plant operations and distribution via SCADA
Adjust chemical dosages under the direction of the senior operator