The City of White Sulphur Springs is accepting applications for a Full-Time Class I Water Treatment Operator to support the operation, monitoring, and maintenance of our municipal water treatment plant that provides safe, high-quality drinking water to our community. Duties Include, but not limited to:

• Operate, monitor, and adjust water treatment processes, equipment, and chemical feed systems to maintain water quality standards.
• Perform laboratory testing, data collection, calculations, and documentation to support treatment operations and regulatory compliance.
• Analyze water quality results and calculate chemical dosages, flow rates, and treatment adjustments using applied mathematics and operational data.
• Conduct routine inspections, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs on treatment plant equipment and instrumentation.
• Support inventory management of chemicals, supplies, and operational materials required for plant operations.
• Adhere to all safety procedures, environmental regulations, and established operating protocols while working independently and as part of a team.
• Operate company vehicles and travel between facilities or operational sites as needed.
• Assist with facility upkeep, grounds maintenance, and other operational support activities as assigned.
• Maintain accurate operational records, logs, reports, and compliance documentation.
• Additional duties as assigned Assistance to Distribution crew, not limited to:
• Reading and recording water meter data
• Checking for and identifying water leaks
• Repairing water leaks and assisting with system maintenance
• Testing and troubleshooting water meters
• Completing customer-related work orders
• Willingness to work in other departments as necessary and directed

Minimum Requirements:

• WV Class I Water Operator Certification
• Strong mathematical skills with demonstrated experience performing chemical dosing calculations, flow calculations, and treatment process analysis.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Working knowledge of water treatment process, water chemistry, laboratory testing procedures, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Experience operating and maintaining pumps, valves, meters, chemical feed systems, and related equipment
• Valid driver's license with the ability to operate City vehicles safely
• Proficiency using spreadsheets and computer software for operational tracking, reporting, and data analysis
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities in a plant operations environment
• Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug screenings
• Willingness to work overtime when needed
• Ability to work rotating schedules, as necessary, including day, night, holidays, weekends, and emergency call-outs

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. without assistance
• Climb stairs or ladders
• Work outdoors in varying conditions
• Standing, bending, walking, and stooping throughout the workday
• General manual labor (i.

e. shoveling, etc.)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay based on experience ($20 - $24, DOE)
• Vacation, sick, and holiday leave
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Supplemental insurance options
• State retirement program
• Additional benefits included

Pay:

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person