Water Plant Operator Apprentice

Madison County Commission • Huntsville, AL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Assists the certified Water Plant Operators with all phases of water treatment work, as directed by supervisor, to learn the practices, procedures, techniques, and regulations of water treatment. Monitors treatment plant operations to assure proper purification of water. Detects and reports indications of system malfunctions. Monitors and makes prescribed laboratory analysis of raw and finished water. Observes Plant Operators as they make routine adjustments of chemical feeders and other equipment to obtain the desired product in the most economical way. Keeps records of laboratory analysis, chemicals used, gallons treated, etc. Makes reports and calculations as prescribed by the Chief Operator. Makes routine inspection of plant, reporting any malfunctions to the Plant Operator. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from a standard high school
• Knowledge of a laboratory and laboratory equipment.
• Ability to operate chemical feed pumps, electrical controls, motor starters and water test instruments.
• Ability to use a computer and operate a vehicle.
• Cannot be color blind.
• Must be physically capable of lifting up to 50 lbs. and able to climb steps and ladders.
• Must also be willing to work in inclement weather as required
• Must obtain the Alabama Department of Environmental Management Grade III water certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Monitors treatment plant operations to assure proper purification of water.
• Detects and reports indications of system malfunctions.
• Monitors and makes prescribed laboratory analysis of raw and finished water.
• Observes Plant Operators as they make routine adjustments of chemical feeders and other equipment to obtain the desired product in the most economical way.
• Keeps records of laboratory analysis, chemicals used, gallons treated, etc.
• Makes reports and calculations as prescribed by the Chief Operator.
• Makes routine inspection of plant, reporting any malfunctions to the Plant Operator.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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