Treatment Operator

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Carry out routine water testing and document test results.
• Monitor all charts, gauges, digital screens, and other operational equipment.
• Calculate chemical feed rates, calibrate feed equipment, and adjust rates based on lab tests or supervisor instructions.
• Perform and record routine and special installations, maintenance, and repairs of all equipment and grounds, maintaining good housekeeping procedures.
• Analyze system parameters and determine when additional assistance is needed (e.g., main breaks).
• Maintain appropriate chemical inventory levels.
• Operate water treatment plants, wells, and auxiliary equipment using SCADA control interfaces.
• Follow company water quality personnel’s guidance regarding water sampling, scheduling, handling, and similar matters.
• Carry out basic troubleshooting, installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, pumping, and other equipment and facilities related to water production, treatment, and control.
• Use digital tools, computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and software to communicate and perform work.
• Occasionally take on various shift assignments and on-call duties on a regular, rotational basis.
• Comply with all safety, health, environmental, and security laws, rules, policies, programs, and training.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Previous experience in water production and/or water treatment operations is preferred.
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate technical manuals, engineering plans, and other relevant documents.
• Basic knowledge of water system operations, construction, plumbing, disinfection, disinfection byproducts, and corrosion control.
• Ability to troubleshoot, install, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, pumping, and other equipment and facilities related to water production, treatment, and control.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Good organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with digital tools and software used for communication and work documentation.
• Knowledge of business office computing systems.
• Fine motor dexterity for tasks requiring precision, such as removing O-rings, taking samples, checking suction heads, checking compressors, manipulating tools, recording data, using keyboards, keypads, and phones for work orders.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Must have and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Must hold and maintain an Idaho Drinking Water Treatment Operator - Class II license.

Physical Requirements

• Transport up to 80 lbs., work outdoors in all weather conditions, enter confined spaces, and climb stairs/ladders.
• Perform maintenance/repairs with frequent standing, walking, lifting/carrying (up to 51 lbs.), pushing/pulling (up to 94 lbs.), crouching, kneeling, stooping/bending, twisting, and reaching (at trunk level and above shoulder level).
• Occasionally lie down or crawl to work at/below grade level.

Work Environment

• Indoors on concrete constantly and outdoors frequently, with outdoor conditions potentially wet, muddy, and slippery, and extreme temperatures.
• Occasional working at heights.
• Frequent driving for route reading and routine oil changes/maintenance.

Pay Rate

$40.75 per hour.

Benefits

• Paid time off policies.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retail plans, savings accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid volunteering.

Additional Information

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