Filter Plant Operator

General Description

Help keep our community’s drinking water safe and reliable! We’re looking for a skilled Filter Plant Operator to join our team!

Operator

• Maintains water system hydraulics to ensure appropriate water quantity, supply, and pressure.
• Maintains clean and orderly premises.
• Maintains safe work areas and equipment.
• Performs maintenance duties of moderate difficulty.
• Assists technician with various tasks.
• Performs lab tests using proper analytical techniques.
• Manually operates plant equipment in the event the filtration and ozonation plants' SCADA control systems fail.
• Utilizes computer and related software to perform job duties.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree in Water Technology or related field.
• Three years' operating experience in a surface water treatment facility.
• State of Wisconsin Surface Water Treatment Certification required.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of the chemicals used in water treatment.
• Considerable knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices.
• Considerable knowledge of motors, valves, gauges, and other water treatment and pumping equipment operations.
• Good knowledge of preventative maintenance, general maintenance work, and minor repairs to equipment.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local water regulations.
• Considerable skill in operating a variety of filtration, ozone and pumping equipment.
• Considerable skill in calibrating water quality analyzers.
• Working skill in troubleshooting control loops and equipment and in making mechanical repairs.
• Considerable skill in operating SCADA control systems.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to proficiently utilize a computer and the required software.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff and the public.
• Ability to make accurate observations and reports.
• Ability to make complex mathematical calculations.
• Ability to use time effectively and efficiently and is alert and responsible to anticipate problems.
• Ability to assist maintenance staff in identifying and repairing major mechanical problems.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform the following activities: Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds. Occasional lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, sitting, crawling, reaching and stooping.
• Ability to focus on projects for a long period of time.
• Ability to work in inclement conditions.
• Occasional climbing of ladders.
• Occasional working in confined spaces.

Benefits

The City of Green Bay offers an attractive benefit package, which includes:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS)
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays