Water Treatment Plant Operator

Back to all Jobs Water Treatment Plant Operator Department: Public Works Job Status: Full-Time Days Worked: Sun., Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri., Sat. Rate of Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 Position Type: Full-Time Apply Now Job Information Are you intrigued by the opportunity to work and support the renaissance of a community with a prominent history and prosperous future? The Village of Rantoul (population 13,000) is the third largest community in Champaign County, and is situated in the heart of Central Illinois.

This family-friendly village is experiencing growth, combining its rural charm with high quality of life amenities. Rantoul offers an emerging economy with an established industrial park and commercial opportunities, a diverse educational experience, a downtown staged for redevelopment, a 75-acre sports complex, and focus on health and wellness with numerous outdoor and indoor recreational amenities. The Village of Rantoul is seeking a full-time Water Treatment Plant Operator.

The Water Treatment Plant Operator under general supervision, performs a variety of duties in the treatment and production of the public water supply; repairs and maintains water plant equipment ensuring optimum operating efficiency. Job Responsibilities Performs daily visual inspection of Water Treatment machinery, equipment, control panels, and chemical feeders; takes electrical, chemical and chart readings throughout the plant; makes adjustments to control pressure and flow of water to the distribution system; replenishes fluoride, chlorine, lime, phosphate and alum supplies. Services Water Treatment equipment and machinery including changing oil in motors, pumps, generators, and engines, greasing motors and pumps, and cleaning filters, floats, and chemical feeders; back washes filters when needed; routinely exercises pumps.

Repairs pumps, motors, air compressors, and other equipment when possible; replaces seals and bearings; checks for electrical problems; removes motors and pumps when outside servicing is required. Collects water samples and performs alkalinity, pH, hardness, chlorine, phosphate and fluoride tests; records test results; determines the cause of unusual results and repairs mechanical malfunctions and/or adjusts the rate of chemical feedings. Maintains daily log of water plant operations; reads and records amounts of water pumped and chemicals added to the system; submits all operational data to the Chief of Operations.

Hauls lime sludge from the Water Treatment Plant and deposits sludge in designated farm fields or in the lagoons at the wasteWater Treatment facility; performs routine maintenance and repair of the truck used for sludge hauling. Requirements * Willingness to work 12 hour shifts and weekends as needed * Ability to detect health and safety hazards and institute appropriate corrective procedures * Perform the operation, maintenance and repair of all pertinent machinery, equipment and tools * Perform accurate adjustments to equipment used in the water supply system * Inspect machinery and equipment for the detection of flaws and defects in operations and recommend appropriate remedial action * Perform basic laboratory tests * Use and apply basic mathematics * Respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day and on weekends * Physical fitness, mechanical aptitude, and dexterity * Ability to work independently and/or as a team * Ability to work during inclement weather conditions and perform manual labor * Establish and maintain a satisfactory working relationship with co-workers and the general public * Must live within 20 miles of Village of Rantoul city limits within 6 months of completion of probationary period * Valid Illinois driver's license Qualifications Education - * Must have at least a high school diploma or GED * Associates Degree in Science is preferred, but not required Experience - * Two years mechanical and/or electrical maintenance and repair experience * Working knowledge in the operation, maintenance and repair of equipment and machinery utilized in public water supply systems * Working knowledge of applicable safety procedures and precautions * Working knowledge of plumbing and electrical repairs pertaining to the maintenance of public water systems * Basic knowledge of computers and data entry Perks * Medical, Dental, Vision * Life Insurance * Long Term Disability * IMRF, 457 Plans * AFLAC, Legal Shield * Vacation Leave * Sick Leave * Personal Leave * 12 Paid Holidays Additional Information The salary commensurate with experience. This position will stay open until filled.

We will begin to look at applications, November 10, 2023. If you need help with filling out your application for this position or have questions about this position please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. The Village of Rantoul is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to providing equal opportunity in recruitment, hiring, and all other employment practices and decisions.