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NEOGOV · 6 months ago

Water Treatment Operator Class C

USA, SC

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

$57K/yr - $57K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Water Treatment Operator Class C for the City of Clinton, SC. This role involves operating, inspecting, and maintaining water filtration equipment and systems to ensure the efficient operation of the city's water treatment plant, while adhering to safety and quality standards.

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Responsibilities

Operates, inspects, and maintains water filtration plant equipment and systems as required for the ef?cient and effective operation of the City's water treatment plant

Performs all work in compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of quality and safety

Monitors all equipment related to water processing

Monitors water quality and ?ow; makes chemical adjustments to raw and ?nished water to produce water of high quality and aesthetic appearance; makes ?ow adjustments as necessary

Backwashes ?lters; calibrates chemical feeds; pours chemicals in hopper; operates and maintains belt press; operates generator for load control; maintains sludge basin levels, and performs other duties as assigned

Collects water samples and performs routine physical and chemical tests of water quality at all stages of treatment; records test results. Maintains laboratory equipment; veri?es and calibrates meters; records temperatures of incubator and refrigerator

Maintains equipment and tools; assists in performing any necessary repairs of plant equipment

Receives and stocks chemicals and supplies

Receives and responds to customer inquiries, requests, and complaints

Answers the telephone and interacts with a variety of people, including the general public, other co-workers, federal and state regulation personnel, city administration, etc

Responds to emergencies as required; subject to emergency call-backs

Maintains an orderly and safe work environment

Operates computers, pumps, motors, meters, chemical readers, and other plant equipment; uses mechanics tools, electrician’s tools, lab instruments, and various other hand and power tools

Prepares and submits reports and records required by the department and regulatory agencies

Interacts and communicates with a wide variety of individuals and groups in the performance of duties such as supervision, co-workers, other City personnel, customers, and the general public

Performs bacterial kill and sterilization

Performs general maintenance and housekeeping duties as required

This position is subject to emergency call-back under certain conditions or circumstances

Maintain a drug-free workplace that ensures the safest and highest quality product

This position is a safety-sensitive position and is subject to ongoing random drug testing

Performs other related duties as assigned

Possess and maintain a valid SC driver's license

Must possess and maintain a Class C Water Treatment Operator’s Certification as required by the SC Department of Health and Environmental Control

Provide an adequate and safe supply of potable water to our customers

Interacts and communicates with customers and city personnel/co-workers, including upper management, customers, City Manager, city officials, and the general public

Ensure the accurate, safe, and continual operation of pumping stations, testing, recordkeeping, filtration, and delivery systems of the water filtration plant operation system

May be subject to a call back during emergencies

Participate in the development and administration of the division budget, identifying equipment, materials, and supply needs

Participate in the development and implementation of departmental goals and objectives; assist in identifying and implementing opportunities for improving customer service, utility service delivery methods, and procedures

Performs related work as needed

Maintain proficiency by attending conferences and meetings, reviewing reports, reading professional journals, and meeting with others in the area served

Maintain work areas in a clean, safe, and orderly manner

Possess and maintain a South Carolina driver’s license

Ensure water filtration plant operations are within all established routine working, personnel, ethical, safety, and regulatory guidelines, rules, and regulations of federal, state, and departmental agencies

Qualification

Class C Water Treatment CertificationWater quality monitoringChemical adjustmentsLaboratory operationsCustomer serviceSafety complianceEquipment maintenanceTime management

Required

High school diploma or GED from an accredited school or source recognized by the South Carolina Department of Education supplemented by one to two years of operational experience in a water filtration operational setting or a combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform to the expected performance of all job related requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid SC driver's license

Must possess and maintain a minimum of a Class C Water Plant Operator's Certification as required by the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control