Water Treatment Technician III

City of Billings•Billings, MT

15h

About The Position

Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation and maintenance of water treatment, pumping, and storage systems and related equipment. The role also performs complex repairs and adjustments to equipment, machinery, structures, and grounds. The position works independently with judgment and initiative, follows established operating procedures and policies, and receives occasional instruction when unusual situations arise. Work requires frequent teamwork and communication, including occasional detailed procedural or technical explanations. The position may set precedents within established limits or administer operating rules under management guidance; its decisions and performance can affect departmental operations and have moderate financial impact on the organization. Work hours and days vary according to operational and maintenance coverage needs. Shifts may be 8 or 12 hours and may include weekends and holidays. The salary range is $28.6005 to $31.5433 per hour, reflecting Steps 1 and 6 of a 7-step pay scale; hiring salary depends on education, experience, and training. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Possess a Class 1B Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the State of Montana, or obtain it within one year of employment.
Complete the City of Billings Maintenance Certification Program within four years of employment.
Ability to wear an air-purifying respirator for 80% of the assigned shift.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and federal and state criminal history background checks.
Ability to climb water tanks to heights exceeding 50 feet using appropriate safety equipment and to enter confined spaces.
Ability to perform the described duties and physical requirements, including intermittent movement of loads over 60 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Two years of formal training in scientific, technical, mechanical, or related fields, or related work experience.

Responsibilities

Operate and control water treatment processes and the distribution system using established operational theory, protocols, practices, and procedures.
Use HMI software and SCADA systems to monitor and adjust processes, and diagnose and correct process problems or upsets.
Manually operate treatment facilities, pumping systems, and processing components during emergencies or automation system failures.
Perform control testing and operator-level quality-control analyses to monitor, control, and adjust treatment processes.
Interpret distribution system dynamics, anticipate changing demands, and control the distribution system according to operational requirements or unusual situations.
Perform operational-level calibrations on monitoring and test equipment.
Prepare operational logs and reports, and answer incoming calls to the treatment plant and relay messages.
Calculate and perform chemical dosing and mixing according to operational requirements and protocols.
Safely work with hazardous treatment processes and materials, including ultraviolet light, chlorine, acids, and bases, according to standard operating procedures.
Help ensure operations remain consistent and uninterrupted.
Perform preventative maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on pumps and hydraulic systems.
Repair and maintain piping systems using advanced plumbing and pipefitting skills.
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain pneumatic systems, mechanical drives, and power transmission equipment.
Perform welding, metalworking, fabrication, and carpentry needed for routine facility and equipment maintenance.
Use the automated maintenance management scheduling and tracking system.
Follow safety protocols when working with high-energy electrical or mechanical systems and in noisy or otherwise hazardous water-facility environments.
Operate and maintain light, medium, and heavy equipment used to maintain water treatment facilities and systems.
Observe potential problems and correct them or report them to the appropriate personnel.
Follow emergency response procedures when emergencies threaten water system capacity, quality, or infrastructure.
Follow security procedures and help keep water supplies, facilities, and infrastructure secure.
Observe activity in and around the building and grounds and notify appropriate personnel when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.