Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee

Northport, City of • Northport, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction and within guidelines set by policies, rules, and regulations, this position is responsible for performing complex operational and general maintenance work functions at the City’s water treatment plant or wastewater treatment plant, as assigned, under the direct supervision of a licensed Grade IV Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Upon receiving Grade IV Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator license, employee will transfer into Utility Plant Operator Grade IV job and pay grade. All essential functions are performed under the supervision of a Grade IV Water or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Ensures proper dosages of chemicals and mixing operations; tank elevations; filter processes; laboratory work; safety; lagoon maintenance, operational data logs, and compliance with all local, state and federal regulations. Follows preventive maintenance schedules for all equipment, performs repairs and replacement of defective parts and equipment, inspects equipment and machinery according to procedures and requests necessary supplies, equipment and repair parts. Performs required analytical testing for the water/wastewater treatment facility. Records and reports all data. Collects required bacteriological, primary and secondary testing samples. Follows and updates Standard Operating Procedures. Greets the general public, receives and attends to customer complaints, prepares for required certification examination by studying appropriate materials. Performs other reasonably duties in a safe manner as assigned by immediate supervisor or other supervisors as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent with related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must pass the certification exams listed by the required deadline or be subject to termination: Alabama Grade II Water exam as required by ADEM within a nine (9) month period from the date of hire; Alabama Grade IV Water certification exam as required by ADEM within a eighteen (18) month period from the date of hire.
• Possession of a valid, State of Alabama driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must be physically capable of performing strenuous manual labor in adverse weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

• College level coursework is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensures proper dosages of chemicals and mixing operations; tank elevations; filter processes; laboratory work; safety; lagoon maintenance, operational data logs, and compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
• Follows preventive maintenance schedules for all equipment, performs repairs and replacement of defective parts and equipment, inspects equipment and machinery according to procedures and requests necessary supplies, equipment and repair parts.
• Performs required analytical testing for the water/wastewater treatment facility.
• Records and reports all data.
• Collects required bacteriological, primary and secondary testing samples.
• Follows and updates Standard Operating Procedures.
• Greets the general public, receives and attends to customer complaints, prepares for required certification examination by studying appropriate materials.
• Performs other reasonably duties in a safe manner as assigned by immediate supervisor or other supervisors as required.

What This Job Offers

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