Water Treatment Operator

City of Hutchinson•Hutchinson, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Water Treatment Systems Supervisor, the Water Treatment Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring departmental equipment to effectively treat water prior to its discharge, and for maintaining and repairing treatment plant equipment, buildings, water wells, water towers, and booster station equipment. This employee shall perform the skilled work of water treatment operations while performing a variety of technical tasks related to the assigned area of responsibility. This employee should possess a strong mechanical aptitude, technical, and effective written and oral communication skills. This is an entry-level position; therefore, we are willing to train you on the following skills.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required
Must possess a valid Kansas Driver's License
Applicants must live within 25 miles of the City of Hutchinson Public Works facility and be able to report to the facility within 30 minutes for after-hours emergency calls
A Class I Water Supply System Operator Certification from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment is required within two years of appointment
Must maintain the appropriate level of certification and is responsible for completing necessary education requirements for certification and renewal of certification

Nice To Haves

Technical school or some college credit is preferred
One or more years of similar or related experience is preferred
A Class I Water Supply System Operator Certification from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment is preferred at time of appointment

Responsibilities

Monitors, maintains and repairs Water Treatment Plant water and chemical feed lines, injectors, pumps, motors, and chlorination equipment
Tests and runs emergency auxiliary motors
Responds to water supply and disposal system alarms
Collects and analyzes operational data
Operates computer equipment and prepares reports
Inspects, maintains and repairs wells, water towers, pipelines and surrounding grounds including valves, SCADA telemetry control systems, lawn irrigation systems, electric heaters, sump pumps and facility lighting
Ensures that towers are drained, filled and prepared for KDHE inspections
Assists contractors during tower restorations
Monitors, maintains and repairs booster stations which involves taking readings
Pulls electrical motors for servicing
Replaces cooling fluids and lubricating of pump components
Replaces faulty impeller or other components as needed
Troubleshoots electrical components
Monitors chlorine residual at Tower #4 booster station and high-pressure zones
Monitors, maintains and repairs components of the City's Class I UIC deep disposal wells and associated equipment
Performs inspection and monitoring of wells, pumps and programmable logic controllers
Inspects fluid tanks, pipelines, gauges, meters, pressure tanks, electronic data-loggers and electrical systems for proper functioning and performs repairs as needed
Records downgradient remediation well water diversion amounts, waste fluid injection volumes, operational pressures, fluid quality as required by the KDHE and other agencies
Takes water samples for various chemical and bacteriological analysis as required by KDHE or to respond to customer taste and odor complaints
Assists Water Quality Coordinator with taking the samples and scheduling
Performs water quality analysis at the water treatment process lab

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical & Dependent Care
Retirement: KPERS & 457 Retirement Savings Plan
Insured Disability
Life Insurance & Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
Death Benefit Service Connected Death
Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Wellness Day, Floating Holidays & City Designated Holidays
Employee Assistance Program

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