Water Treatment Plant Operator - 1st Shift Sunday - Thursday

Water Treatment Plant Operator

The City of Charleston Public Works Department is seeking candidates to fill a Water Treatment Operator position. This position is full-time with a starting wage of $21.81 - $23.10 per hour after 6 months. Wages incrementally increase as defined by union contract. The City offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an IMRF defined pension plan. This posting will remain open until the position is filled. The Water Treatment Plant is a 24/7 operation. The new Operator needs to have availability to work shift work of 7am to 3pm Sunday through Thursday. The successful candidate must complete a post offer physical, drug/alcohol test and background screening. Within 3 years of hire, candidate must obtain Class C water operator license. Preference given to candidates with education and application of biology or chemistry.

Duties:

• Operates the water treatment plant including related subsystems and instrumentation according to set procedures and/or directions from a supervisor
• Monitors the treatment process from the control board/computer screen; monitors various treatment processes including coagulant feed, rapid mix, flocculation, sedimentation, filtration, and disinfection; monitors the addition of chemicals added for corrosion control and dental caries prevention
• Monitors water quality by performing laboratory tests at various stages in the treatment process; tests may include but are not limited to chlorine residual, fluoride residual, pH, turbidity, hardness, alkalinity, odors, and other tests as necessary to maintain water quality; calibrates laboratory equipment; maintains laboratory records
• Determines chemical dosage based on preset directives and makes adjustments to plant processes as necessary
• Reads gauges and meters; interprets data to maintain the proper treatment process, proper distribution operation, security, and alarm status; makes flow adjustments
• Operates pumps, valves, and equipment manually or utilizing a SCADA system; monitors systems for alarms, make adjustments, and provides appropriate response; notifies water supervisors or other personnel as necessary to respond to problems
• Operates mechanical equipment including pumps and motors, chemical feed pumps and systems, air compressors, and manual, electrical, and pneumatically operated valves; operates hand and power tools; operates a light truck
• Monitors chemical feed equipment; reports problems and may perform maintenance on chemical piping system under direction of a supervisor; participates in calibration of chemical feed equipment
• Maintains operational logs and records
• Makes visual inspections; monitors facilities and grounds to insure adequate security
• Performs preventative and predictive maintenance on treatment plant equipment as assigned
• Operates the City's water distribution system including reservoirs/towers; ensures adequate availability and pressure to all service connection
• Performs appropriate procedures and responds to emergencies and spills including those involving hazardous materials as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

• Proven reliable and dependable
• Must be 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Pass an extensive background investigation and drug screen
• Knowledge in methods of basic maintenance and repair principles and practices including preventative maintenance
• Knowledge of basic principles of math and chemistry
• Preferred education and application of biology or chemistry
• Ability to read and interpret gauges, recording devices and related monitoring systems
• Troubleshooting skills, eager to learn
• Possess safety awareness

Benefits:

• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Personal Leave Accruals - 24 hours per year
• Vacation Leave Accruals - 40 hours first year, 80 hours second year
• Sick Leave Accruals - 6 hours per month
• 11 Paid Holidays per year
• $100 Safety shoe allowance and uniforms provided
• Employee voluntary deferred compensation plan
• Employee voluntary flex spending and dependent care options
• BCBS PPO health insurance and HDHP health insurance
• Health Savings Account employer contributions - $500 single and $1,000 plus one or family
• Delta Dental - employee paid
• VSP Vision - employee paid
• Aflac options