Water Treatment Plant Shift Operator

City of El Centro•El Centro, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, operates and maintains pump stations, water treatment plant and facilities to ensure that water quality meets local, state and federal water quality regulations and standards; performs related responsibilities as required. This position reports to the Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator or the Water Treatment Plant Lead Operator. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The following list is not a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

Requirements

At least two (2) or more years of experience in water treatment, maintenance and laboratory analysis work.
Educational attainment equivalent to graduation from high school.
State of California Grade T-3 Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification
State of California Grade D-3 Distribution Operator Certification.
Possession of a valid Class C or Class 3 California driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
Knowledge of State and Federal water treatment regulations.
Knowledge of Potable water treatment methods.
Knowledge of Plumbing and construction mechanics.
Knowledge of Methods and procedures related to the installation, repair and maintenance of water treatment plant facilities.
Knowledge of Proper and efficient use of hand and power tools.
Knowledge of Work safety rules and procedures.
Knowledge of Basic math.
Ability to Maintain, inspect and service water treatment plant equipment, facilities, grounds and chlorination equipment.
Ability to Communicate and work cooperatively with co-workers, supervision, vendors, governmental officials and the general public.
Ability to Understand and carry out oral or written instructions.
Ability to Prepare laboratory analysis and water treatment records.
Ability to Compute chemical feed rates, basic water flow and consumption rates.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work in intense heat given seasonal conditions.
Must be able to work on stand-by status on nights or weekends to perform emergency plant operations or maintenance assignments as needed.

Responsibilities

Calculates water usage rates and required chemical feed rates for daily cycles.
Takes plant and field samples and performs standardized tests water quality for proper turbidity, color, ph level, temperature and odor.
Monitors portable pressure recorders in distribution system and changes in recording charts.
Logs and checks pump operation hours, water flow levels and chemical usage levels.
Investigates and takes corrective measures to solve quality problems.
Inspects pump lift stations to ensure pumps, motors, valves, blowers and high-water alarms are in satisfactory working condition.
Performs routine and preventative maintenance on plant equipment including pumps, motors, generators and accelerators.
Trouble-shoots and resolves basic electrical and mechanical problems.
Applies and monitors application of copper sulfate on water storage ponds and overall pond water levels for the purpose of controlling algae and weeds.
Uses small hand tools such as saws, pipe wrenches, ratchets, crescent wrenches and channel locks in assisting other Water Treatment Plant Operators.
Cleans and maintains water pumps, filters, motors, chlorinators and related equipment.
Contacts local vendors to order parts and supplies.
Responds to emergencies when on 24-hour stand-by duty.
Maintains and repairs water shed embankments and asphalt collection ponds.
Performs general and emergency maintenance work and assists other water and field maintenance crews as assigned.
Conducts public tours.