| Independently operate, maintain, repair and inspect water treatment systems at treatment plant, wells and similar work in the water distribution system (pump stations, storage tanks, fire hydrants, etc). Includes the collection of water samples per state regulations, recording data and preparing regulatory reports, adjusting chemical feed rates, and other similar duties. Position will also be required to assist with other system operations on an as needed basis. |
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- Operates water system (wells, chemical feed systems, storage tank levels, filters, clear wells, control systems, etc) to provide compliance with applicable state and federal regulations
- Collects and analyzes samples required for compliance and process control
- Performs maintenance of the water systems
- Perform assigned general housekeeping duties
- Maintains and calibrates hand-held and on-line monitoring equipment and treatment equipment as required
- Follows Companys Environmental, Health, and Safety Policies, and report unsafe conditions
- Takes and records system operation readings according to prescribed schedules
- Maintains daily logs, records plant operating data as required in logs and operations software
- Effective, timely, and respectful communication and interactions with other employees, supervisors, individuals from other organizations, and citizen customers
- Assist in repairs of water and sewer main and service repairs with other project staff
- Performs other related functions assigned or as they become apparent
- Able to read gauges and meters
- Prepare and maintain accurate paperwork such as records, logs, orders, surveys, and routine reports as directed
- Able to perform accurate mathematical calculations related to this position
- Perform standardized water process control, monitoring, and compliance sampling and testing
- Past working knowledge using mechanical skills, for making minor repairs to process equipment, piping, motors, etc.
- Hands-on experience in light duty electrical power systems (240 V/single and three phase) and instrumentation calibration and use
- Excavation equipment if applicable at location
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- Some computer skills; MS Word, MS Excel and SCADA systems, HachWIMS database
- Collect water samples for analysis by state lab
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- Knowledge of the techniques, equipment and materials used in the mechanical maintenance and repair of related equipment and systems
- Possesses a thorough knowledge of well operation and maintenance Specifically but not limited to knowledge of methods and precautions in storing and handling chlorine and other industrial chemicals
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations
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- Three years in operation of water treatment processes, well systems and water distribution system operation and repair
- The position requires demonstrated experience and possession of a current state water operator license
- Must possess a valid, active state drivers license, CDL preferred
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- Must possess a valid, active state drivers license
- Prefer (but not required) Missouri state water license
- Must be able to attain a minimum of a C level Missouri Water license within 6months of starting the position.
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- Employee may be required to work indoor or outdoor work during seasonal heat and cold or other adverse weather conditions
- Must be physically able to complete necessary tasks while wearing an approved respirator as required, as some required work may have potential for exposure to harmful contaminants, environments, noise, etc.
- Must be able to lift 75 pounds, unassisted
- There will be some weekend, holiday and overtime work as needed, including on-call assignments
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