Utility Systems Technician - Water Plant

City of Concord•Concord, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to collect and analyze water samples, report the results to the appropriate personnel, and upload sample data to the state. This role involves performing daily wet lab analysis for various water types and locations, maintaining testing equipment, and ensuring compliance with state regulations through proficiency testing and accurate record-keeping.

Requirements

Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
Possession of Process Control Chemistry Certification or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months from date of hire.
Possession of Fecal and Total Coliforms Certification or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months from date of hire.
Applicants must meet the City’s criteria for an acceptable driving record.
Reading and interpreting data
Operating a computer and applicable software applications
Operating testing equipment and instruments
Applying local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Nice To Haves

North Carolina Grade C Water Treatment Facility Operator’s Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Collects, tests, and provides analysis on water samples.
Responds to customer inquiries or complaints.
Performs checks on chlorine residual and documents findings at assigned locations.
Completes analysis and reports and documents information from water samples.
Maintains, calibrates, and cleans all necessary testing equipment.
Performs daily Wet Lab Analysis which include pH, Alkalinity, Carbon Dioxide, Manganese, Iron, Phosphate, True and Apparent Color, Temperature, Hardness, Fluoride, and Bacteria analysis, Calcium and Conductivity, for Finished, Filtered, Settled, and Raw water for Hillgrove Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and Coddle Creek Water Treatment Plant (WTP).
Follow procedures and formula calculations.
Perform proficiency testing so that the Lab may remain certified for specific Analysis, such as Colilert, Simplate, Alkalinity, pH, Chlorine, Total Suspended Solids, and Turbidity.
Performs waste water lagoon samples, runs analysis for total Suspended Solids, Total Chlorine, Turbidity, fluoride, phosphate, total Nitrogen, metals, BIO and pH.
Recording of results on proper forms to be used for submission to state regulatory agency.
Performs other similar duties as required.