Water Treatment Operator

City of Eden Prairie • Eden Prairie, MN

2d • $39 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The Water Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the city’s lime softening water treatment plant in accordance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, the operation of the treatment plant residual de-watering equipment and associated processes, and the water system maintenance procedures established by the Utilities Division Management. The primary position responsibilities and areas of impact are: Provides safe, high quality drinking water in adequate supply to meet the needs of the city’s customers. Conducts laboratory testing and monitors the treatment process to meet the Safe Drinking Water Act requirements. Maintains proficiency in lime softening chemistry with the specific intent to interpret laboratory results and respond to those results to optimize water treatment chemical processes, including understanding and optimizing all Water Treatment Plant processes. Performs record keeping for plant operations, maintains chemical inventory, responds to related customer service inquiries, and conducts Water Treatment Plant tours as assigned. Assists with the general water treatment plant maintenance and preventative maintenance as directed. Performs operator level maintenance of water treatment, water supply, and water storage and if necessary, the water distribution systems. Coordinates water treatment plant operations with organizational maintenance activities and assists outside contractors as required. Actively participates in educational programs to maintain required Department of Health licensing and treatment plant certification, and makes steady, positive progress toward improving individual certification, job skills, and professional training. While these areas are the primary focus of this position, we believe strongly in teamwork and employees will be called upon to perform a variety of duties as a part of their role with the City.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year experience in a Water Treatment Plant Operations, or a diploma in Water and Wastewater Technology or Water Quality Science, or a Graduate of Water Environment Technology or Water Quality Science Program is required.
• Completion of Water Utility Treatment and Technology courses in Water Treatment (120 hours) will be required of employees without an equivalent education within the first 36 months of employment.
• Minnesota Department of Health Water Supply System Operator – Class D License or higher (or equivalent level of water certification from another state) is required.
• Minnesota Department of Health Water Supply System Operator – Class C License obtained within six months of first becoming eligible to take the exam, or within 30 months of employment, whichever comes first is required.
• Water Supply System Operator license (Class B and Class A) obtained within one year of becoming eligible to take each examination is required.
• Occasionally exertion of force in excess of 50 and/or up to 100 pounds to move objects or equipment accessories is required
• Must be able to exert 20-50 pounds of force frequently to move objects.
• Must be able to routinely climb ladders in excess of 120 feet and descend into and work inside confined spaces.
• Candidates must successfully complete and pass the City’s evaluation of the pre-employment process prior to their first day of employment.
• Pre-employment processes for this position include professional reference checks, background check, driver’s license check (must have valid MN driver's license and excellent driving record), pre-employment physical exam, drug and alcohol test, work history verification and education verification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating a Lime Softening Water Treatment Plant and working experience with water treatment chemistry and calculating chemical dosages is preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and demonstrates strong math skills is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, high quality drinking water in adequate supply to meet the needs of the city’s customers.
• Conducts laboratory testing and monitors the treatment process to meet the Safe Drinking Water Act requirements.
• Maintains proficiency in lime softening chemistry with the specific intent to interpret laboratory results and respond to those results to optimize water treatment chemical processes, including understanding and optimizing all Water Treatment Plant processes.
• Performs record keeping for plant operations, maintains chemical inventory, responds to related customer service inquiries, and conducts Water Treatment Plant tours as assigned.
• Assists with the general water treatment plant maintenance and preventative maintenance as directed.
• Performs operator level maintenance of water treatment, water supply, and water storage and if necessary, the water distribution systems.
• Coordinates water treatment plant operations with organizational maintenance activities and assists outside contractors as required.
• Actively participates in educational programs to maintain required Department of Health licensing and treatment plant certification, and makes steady, positive progress toward improving individual certification, job skills, and professional training.

Benefits

• Benefit Eligible
• Date of Hire Eligible for additional seasonal disruption premium pay for participating in snow-clearing operations per the Local 49 union contract.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed