As abased in, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a Public Water System including compliance reporting, maintenance of equipment, quality control/testing and assigning/performing day-to-day activities on an assigned shift. This position typically holds a high-level water treatment and water distribution certification.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Operates production/treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water and disinfection.
• Executes all required compliance sample events.
• Creates and submits all required compliance reports as well as client requested reports.
• Ability to contact and communicate with contractors to reach project completions
• Scheduling for the Water Operations staff when required by the Water Operations Supervisor.
• Monitor the Public Water Systems through SCADA, detecting issues and trends.
• Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels
• Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings
• Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control
• Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes
• Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses
• Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties
• Make operating decisions in absence of supervisory personnel
• Understands and carries out oral and written directions
• Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work
• Performs on call duties for the Water Production Department and other departments upon request
• Performs other duties as required
