Water Plant Operator

Salary : $56,472.00 - $87,297.60 Annually
Location : City of Pasco, WA
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Job Number: 2740.419
Department: Public Works
Division: Operations
Opening Date: 08/30/2023
FLSA: Non-Exempt
SUMMARY OF POSITION
Open until filled (first review October 24, 2023).
Perform a variety of technically skilled tasks to effectively operate, maintain, and control various components of the City's Water Treatment Plants. Facilities include a conventional filtration plant, a membrane filtration plant, raw water intake pump stations, booster pump stations, distribution system control valves, storage tanks, reservoirs and standpipes. Work under Washington State regulations and procedures for water treatment and water supply; as well as City policies and procedures.
*We are considering candidates for every level of Water Operator, but preference will be given to candidates who posses a level 3 or 4 Water Operator certification.
This job description reflects the duties for different levels of Water Plant Operator.
Requirements for each level of Water Plant Operator will be clarified during the selection process. The pay range for each level is identified below:
Water Plant Operator 4: $37.27 - $41.97/hour, plus benefitsWater Plant Operator 3: $35.82 - $40.34/hour, plus benefitsWater Plant Operator 2: $34.43 - $38.77/hour, plus benefitsWater Plant Operator 1: $31.18 - $35.12/hour, plus benefitsApprentice: $27.15 - $30.57/hour, plus benefits
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Additional job functions may vary due to department or City needs/requirements. Assignments may include but are not limited to:

• Monitor and control water treatment, storage and distribution facilities to provide the highest quality water to the City's residential, commercial and industrial consumers.
• Operate Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) controlled equipment and processes monitoring instrumentation related to conventional and membrane filtration technologies.
• Follow established guidelines and regulatory requirements to perform system changes; assuring proper treatment, quality and supply.
• Collect various water samples for routine quality control and compliance requirements at established times.
• Perform standardized quality control analyses and adjusts plant equipment to maintain established process parameters.
• Perform routine maintenance work on various plant and system equipment and control devices.
• Maintain a log of plant operations, test results, maintenance, work performed and unusual operating conditions.
• Routinely climb stairs, ladders, walk and maneuver on slippery surfaces and carry wet, slippery objects.
• Make periodic inspections of system facilities and prepares reports as required.
• Operate City computers, communications equipment and cellular devices.
• Evaluate and compile technical information, data and reports.
• Use hand and power tools to make repairs and adjustments to system equipment.

OTHER JOB FUNTIONS:

• Report the need for facility maintenance, materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Receive chemicals and supply deliveries and ensure they are examined, recorded and stored properly.
• Maintain treatment plants, equipment, and outlying stations in a clean and orderly condition.
• Respond appropriately to customer inquiries, complaints, problems and/or emergencies relative to water treatment.
• Provide information on plant operation to federal, state, and local agencies.
• Assist contractors, regulators, and other City departments in support of plant operations, including public awareness and education events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job.

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Requirements for each level of Water Plant Operator will be clarified during the selection process.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Certain licenses and certificates, if required, may be acquired on the job as agreed upon by the City and employee. Subject to change based on operational needs.

• Valid Washington State driver license.
• Valid First Aid/CPR certificate.
• Requirements for each level of Water Plant Operator will be clarified during the selection process.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Duties are primarily performed in the water treatment plant and may require working in confined spaces.
PHYSICAL: Some heavy lifting up to 50 pounds, standing, walking, bending, and climbing. Water Plant Operator/Public Works -October 2010 Reviewed August 2020
HAZARDS: Exposure to dust, hazardous materials, chemicals, fumes and noise. Water Plant Operators are subject to working overtime and 24-hour per day call back for emergency situations.
The City offers a full benefits package with affordable options for full family coverage for medical, dental, vision and life insurance. Maintaining a positive work life balance is important, to help aid this balance, employees receive great vacation, sick, and paid holiday benefits.
01
What level of Water Operator certification level do you possess?

• None or OIT 1
• Water Operator 1 or OIT2
• Water Operator 2 or OIT 3
• Water Operator 3
• Water Operator 4

02
This position is on an on-call rotation. Do you have any issues working after hours or on the weekends?

• Yes
• No

03
How many years of plant operations experience with process control experience do you possess?

• None
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years or more

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