Water Treatment Operator

City of Horn Lake, MS • Horn Lake, MS

71d

About The Position

The Water Treatment Operator is responsible for performing water treatment operations, operating and maintaining equipment, and conducting tests and collecting water samples to ensure safe and high-quality water for residential and commercial customers. The role includes maintaining adequate water volume and pressure for various uses, including firefighting capabilities, and assisting in the maintenance and repair of utility lines, taps, fire hydrants, and other related work. The operator may also operate heavy and specialized equipment and perform maintenance, repair, and construction work on public works facilities and projects.

Requirements

• Valid driver license with a good driving record
• High school graduate degree and/or GED
• Class C Water treatment certification issued by the Mississippi Department of Health or ability to obtain within one year of employment
• Ability to be on-call after hours for emergency calls in a rotation with other on-call personnel

Responsibilities

• Managing and monitoring the processes of a water treatment plant
• Operates and maintains assigned water plant, monitor systems and equipment for proper operation
• Perform all work in accordance with policies, procedures, regulations and standards of quality and safety
• Participates in in-service training for personnel
• Prepares and/or reviews daily operational control tests and daily logs
• Collects samples and performs routine tests of water
• Calculates daily water usage; adjust chemicals to maintain required levels
• Troubleshoots system and equipment problems: maintains repairs, cleans and/or calibrates equipment as needed
• Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves and other apparatus to meet operational standards
• Perform general building and ground maintenance work as necessary in support of the water plant
• Picks up supplies, loads and unloads trucks as necessary for supplies for the water plant
• Operate and troubleshoot and perform maintenance on wastewater lift/pumping stations
• Be on an on-call rotation for emergency after hour calls
• Participates in the manual labor associated with the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of the water system
• Installs, tests, inspects, replaces, maintains and repairs water meters; tests, disassembles and cleans water meters
• Investigates customer's complaints regarding water bills; identifies cause of excessive water consumption and advises customers of necessary repairs or alterations
• Performs skilled work in assembling, laying and aligning water distribution and wastewater collection mains and service lines
• Locates and repairs leaks
• Participates in the manual labor associated with the operation, maintenance, repair and construction of the sanitary sewer system
• Maintenance of city facilities as necessary
• Clean, maintain, and service water pumps, equipment and tools
• Occasional operation of backhoe and front-end loader
• Read water meters; assist in building maintenance
• Performs mechanical work as needed
• Minor construction projects, carpentry, concrete, janitorial services
• Performs other duties as directed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED