Water Treatment Plant Operator

City of Danbury•City of Danbury, CT

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This is technical work in the operation of water treatment plants, reservoirs, wells, storage tanks, pumping stations and pressure regulating facilities. An employee in this class is responsible for the proper operation, care, and maintenance of water treatment and distribution equipment. Work involves responsibility for proper operation and regulation to meet all drinking water standards. Collects samples, conducts analysis and adjust process as necessary.

Requirements

Required High School Diploma or General Education Degree (G.E.D.) equivalent.
Must possess and maintain a license to operate motor vehicles in the State of Connecticut.
Must understand and speak English.
Requires good reading, math, writing, scientific, and verbal communication skills; mechanical aptitude; and the ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment.
Ability to operate a personal computer.
Knowledge of basic software (ie: MS Word, MS Excel, etc).
Ability to maintain accurate written and electronic records and complete reports.
Ability to inspect and detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment.
Ability to interpret technical drawings.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to follow safe work practices.
Ability to work independently without direct supervision.
Ability to work shift work (1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd ) and flexible schedules.
Must be capable of performing strenuous work.
Must be able to work in and around tanks.
Must be able to use personal protective equipment.
One (1) year experience in the field of water, wastewater, plumbing, irrigation, fire sprinklers, leak detection, environmental science, utility construction or related fields.
Must obtain Water Treatment Plant Operator certification, Issued by the State of Connecticut at the following minimum intervals: After 1 years of employment – Class 1, After 2 years of employment – Class 2, After 3 years of employment – Class 3, After 4 years of employment – Class 4

Responsibilities

Reads and records meters and performs calculation with data obtained.
Completes computer spreadsheets for flows, dosages, utilities and other data
Set dosage rates on chemical metering pumps.
Change charts on recorders.
Maintain log and other records.
Check pumps and motors for proper operation.
Backwash filters.
Transfer chemicals.
Assist with the repair of equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance of equipment.
Maintains chemical inventory.
Schedule and receive chemical deliveries.
Change chemical tanks to insure proper water treatment.
Inspect dams, tanks, and wells for leakage and abnormal conditions.
Performs building and ground maintenance.
Performs water quality analysis, including, but not limited to: pH, turbidity, coliform, chlorine residual, color, and odor.
Assists with Public Utilities Department projects.
Communicates with customers, public and other departments. This includes complaints, water main breaks, sewer problems, call before you dig notices and relays information to appropriate personnel.
Receives alarms and contacts appropriate personnel.
Performs related work as assigned.