Water Plant Operator II

Town of Purcellville • Purcellville Water Treatment Facility, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Water Plant Operator II performs intermediate technical work operating a water treatment plant, taking samples, reading gauges and charts, performing routine tests, preparing and maintaining records on plant operations, performing preventative maintenance on equipment within and around the plant, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Superintendent - Water.

Requirements

• High School diploma with GED.
• Considerable experience in water treatment plant operations, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of Class II Waterworks Operator license or higher in the Commonwealth of Virginia upon hire.
• Must meet and maintain all training and education requirements for position.
• Valid driver's license.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, equipment, and methods used in water treatment and pumping operations.
• Thorough knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of a water treatment plant.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards connected with water plant operations and related activities and of necessary safety precautions.
• Thorough knowledge of chemistry as applied to water treatment.
• Skill in the use and care of hand tools.
• Ability to adjust water pumps, chemical feed machines, and other water plant equipment.
• Ability to detect flaws in the operation of equipment and to determine proper remedial measures.
• Ability to take accurate readings and to keep routine records and reports.
• Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, vendors, and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Ensures all operational procedures are followed for water treatment in accordance with the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and Environmental Protection Act (EPA).
• Reviews and enters data into the daily logs; checks and reviews data entry from junior operators; corrects any inconsistencies or errors; reviews the monthly operational report to VDH and makes sure there are no inconsistencies or errors.
• Fills, monitors and adjusts chemicals at each of the well buildings and at the Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP).
• Monitors turbidities, pH and alkalinity at the water treatment plant and adjusts as necessary; ensures production remains within specified Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) parameters.
• Performs laboratory tests to analyze water quality from various sources.
• Repairs various pumps, valves, plumbing, electrical, and other plant-related systems as needed.
• Flushes hydrants near dead ends in the distribution system.
• Executes other job duties as necessary.

What This Job Offers

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