Job Details

Job Title: Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee

Under general supervision, the Surface Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee learns and develops the skills necessary to perform a variety of duties in support of providing the public with safe, potable drinking water. Work involves training in the proper operation, monitoring, and maintenance of water treatment systems and facilities to ensure water is free of contaminants and adequately disinfected.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not comprehensive. Employees are expected to report to their assigned location on time and be prepared to work their scheduled hours.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Water Quality Monitoring and Testing
• System Operations and Maintenance
• Reporting and Documentation
• Customer Service and Communication
• Facility Care and Housekeeping
• Other Duties

Work is performed in treatment facilities with exposure to hazardous tools, equipment, chemicals, machinery, and potential infectious agents.

Required Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Knowledge of:

• Work safety policies, procedures, and practices.

Skill in:

• Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines.
• Following safe work practices, including use of personal protective equipment.
• Typing and entering data with accuracy.
• Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Interacting tactfully and professionally with City staff, outside agencies, and the public.

License and Certification Requirements

Must obtain a Class "D" Water Operator License within six (6) months of hire.