Water Treatment Technician

Essential Utilities, Inc.•Kankakee, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, is seeking a Water Treatment Technician for their water treatment plant in Kankakee. This role is responsible for the operation and preventative maintenance of pumping and purification equipment, instruments, buildings, grounds, and facilities used for water treatment and pumping. The position involves shift work and requires the incumbent to anticipate working various shifts. The Water Treatment Technician performs all tasks related to the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, emergency repair, relocation, and retirement of facilities related to the water system and pumping/treatment facilities in Kankakee/Will Counties.

Requirements

High school diploma or the equivalent.
Valid U.S. Driver License.
Capable of lifting at least 50 pounds.
Computer literate and proficient with Microsoft Office applications, with particular skillfulness in spreadsheet development and data manipulation, as well as other software applications used in normal business.
Able to readily read, understand, and accurately follow operating instructions both written and verbal.
Must obtain a Class A Public Water Supply Operator license issued by the IL Environmental Protection Agency within six (6) months of employment or eligibility to take examination.

Nice To Haves

Technical school advanced study in mechanical and/or instrumentation control preferred.
Possess mathematical ability to perform calculations to determine various ratios, dosages, volumetric calculations required for operation of Water Treatment Plants and Water Systems.
One-year experience at a water utility company preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate in writing with ability to accurately prepare technical reports.

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain facilities and equipment related to the water treatment plant, well facilities, pumping and storage facilities, and water distribution system including chemical feed equipment, sludge pumps, high and low service pumps, water pumps and clarifiers.
Operate valves, electrical switchgear, electrical disconnects and switches.
Operate and maintain vehicles and equipment used in water facilities.
Perform and record inspections, tests, and data on systems' and facilities' operations.
Operate, read, interpret, and record all instruments at Company’s facilities as directed.
Backwash intakes and exercise individual judgment in changing intakes when conditions indicate the desirability of a change.
Record measurements, verify drawings, and record data for proper record keeping and reporting on the Company’s facilities.
Monitor bulk chemical inventories, complete inventory reports and order bulk chemicals.
Prepare reports required by the Company, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, the Illinois Commerce Commission, or other jurisdictional entities.
Operate laboratory equipment and perform water quality testing (raw, in-process, finished, and distribution water).
Collect, analyze, and record water samples for regulatory compliance and process control monitoring for proper operation of the systems.
Perform preventative maintenance, emergency repairs, and troubleshoot operational problems on all equipment and facilities.
Care for the office and grounds in and around Company facilities as necessary.
Perform a wide variety of operating, maintenance, and custodial duties.
Demonstrate conscientiousness in respecting the responsibility to safeguard the public water supply and prevent pollution of area surface waters.
Be available for overtime work and emergency call-out duty to maintain continuous water service to the public.
Other duties as assigned.