Water Systems Operator

Primary Role

Responsible for the startup, shutdown, and periodic operating checks. Adjust plant equipment such as pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, and control systems storage tank levels and pump station indicators.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for the startup, shutdown, and periodic operating checks. Adjust plant equipment such as pumping systems, chemical feeders, auxiliary equipment, and control systems storage tank levels and pump station indicators.
• Inspects plant every hour, recording all data and problems on daily log.
• Performs routine preventative maintenance such as operating adjustments, cleaning and painting equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance of plant grounds and buildings such as painting, cleaning, snow removal and other repairs.
• Loads and unloads chemicals used at the treatment plans.
• Performs minor corrective maintenance on plant mechanical equipment.
• Monitors flow, pressures, chemical feeds, levels and water quality indicators.
• Collects water samples and perform laboratory tests on samples for turbidity, hardness, alkalinity, ph, fluoride, and chlorine.
• Maintains plant records such as operating logs, chemical feeds, temperature, levels and pressures (various equipment is located through plant facilities).
• Backwashes multimedia filters as needed.
• Records all operating data on daily work sheet from laboratory analysis and flow metering equipment's.
• Acquires knowledge of metric system to use for calibration.
• Conducts safety inspections and follows safety rules and procedures.
• Communicates effectively with outer operators and supervisors on the technical level.
• Answers calls from the Alton call center, and relay information to supervisor as requested.
• Calls out employees in other departments as directed.
• Attends and participates in operational and safety training programs as directed by management.
• Interacts with fellow employees and the public in a professional and courteous manner at all times.

Experience & Education

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• Must have a valid driver's license

Certifications & Licenses

• Required to obtain and maintain a WT5 license within two (2) years of employment, followed by a WT3 license.
• Must be able to comprehend analytical methods described in "Standards Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater."

Work Environment

• Outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold, and other adverse weather conditions
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds
• Must be able to work all different shifts including weekends

Travel Requirements

Must be able to travel periodically - 5%

Competencies

• Champions safety
• Collaborates
• Cultivates innovation
• Customer obsessed
• Drives Results
• Nimble learning