Water Utility Operator - C License

Operates and maintains the water treatment facility, performs tests on pumps, motors, and water, maintains logs, and performs preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment.

Requirements

• Operates and maintains the water treatment facilities as required by state and federal guidelines.
• Performs periodic tests on water treatment facility pumps, motors, and water, and takes appropriate reading of gauges and meters.
• Records plant telemetry information from satellite pumping stations, and maintains records of water treatment facility operations.
• Performs routine inspections of water treatment facilities, monitors pumps, tanks, chemicals, and filters, visually and with computer system, and adjusts equipment and chemicals to maintain specified operating conditions.
• Performs various chemical analyses, including pH, alkalinity, chlorine, turbidity, fluorides, and hardness tests, and ensures proper calibration of measuring equipment.
• Calculates various daily, weekly, and monthly chemical usage and water statistics, and records data on logs and charges.
• Ensures cleanliness of water facilities and cleans equipment as necessary.
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.
• Must be on call and respond to emergency situations.
• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance of water treatment equipment.
• Performs minor welding when necessary.
• Assists in preparing reports to state and federal regulatory agencies as required.
• Maintains certifications and licenses required for the position.