WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I OR II

WATER PLANT OPERATOR I OR II

Position Title:

Water Plant Operator I or II Department :

Utilities (Water Treatment) Reports to:

Water Superintendent Category :

Non-Exempt Pay Grade :

Operator I

• 14 ($17.67
• $25.83) Operator II
• 16 ($19.49
• $28.

48)

Position Summary :

Performs skilled work in the operation of water purification treatment and pumping plant. Makes repairs and adjustments to equipment as required.

Tasks :

Works on a shift plus standby rotation. Must be able to report to the plant within 30 minutes of being called. Inspect, operate, and perform maintenance on motors, pumps, meters, chemical feeders, and related equipment. Observes pressure and flow of water in the distribution system from telemetering data; maintains steady pressure. Operate and adjust controls on equipment to purify and clarify water, process or dispose of wash water, and generate power. Calculates dosage and add chemicals to system in accordance with prescribed standards of laboratory tests. Backwash filters. Operate, oil, and adjust pumps and machinery. Conducts visual inspections of working apparatus and grounds performing preventive maintenance on equipment. Performs custodial work in the cleaning and maintenance of equipment and facilities. Receives and handles complaints. Unloads chemical and fills hoppers and changes chemical tanks. Makes mechanical repairs and assists and supervises maintenance programs. Makes routine chemical analyses of samples. Can be called out to plant and for main breaks. Calibrates chemical feeders; changes chemical tanks. Makes routine chemical analyses of samples. Assists Superintendent with reports and special projects. Prepares State reports. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other employees, superiors, other agencies, and the public. Deals with the public in a manner that positively promotes the image of the City and handles complaints tactfully. All employees of the City of Winfield are subject to immediate callout when an emergency, disaster or breach of homeland security occurs. Such call to respond and assist may involve those activities to his/her regular job responsibilities and incorporate other non-job-related duties as necessary and required of an employee. An employee's response to these matters may require the working of unusual, long hours over an extended period with infrequent breaks or rest periods. "This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor."

Skills :

Reading Comprehension

• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. Operation and Control
• Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Troubleshooting
• Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Active Listening
• Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Monitoring
• Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. Operation Monitoring
• Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Equipment Maintenance
• Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. Speaking
• Talking to others to convey information effectively. Quality Control Analysis
• Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Repairing
• Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools. Equipment Selection
• Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Service Orientation
• Actively looking for ways to help people.

Attributes:

Near Vision

• The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). Problem Sensitivity
• The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. Deductive Reasoning
• The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. Control Precision
• The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions. Oral Comprehension
• The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Selective Attention
• The ability to concentrate on a task over a period without being distracted. Time Sharing
• The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources). Memorization
• The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures. Gross Body Equilibrium
• The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.

Experience and Education:

Any combination of education and experience eq2uivalent to graduation from high school with coursework in chemistry and biology Valid Kansas Driver's License.

Operator I:

One year of plant and mechanical experience, preferred Must obtain Class I Water Plant Operator Certification within one year of appointment and Class II within three years of appointment.

Operator II:

Three years of experience with plant or pump operations and maintenance, including two years as a Water Plant Operator I. Possession of a Class IV Water Plant Operator's certificate.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to perform moderate physical work and ability to lift 50 pounds and to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, climb, push, pull and perform similar body movements. Possesses hand/eye coordination adequate to perform lab work and equipment maintenance duties. Ability to talk and hear in person, by telephone and two-way radio. Ability to see and read instructions and gauges, and prepare logs and reports.

Position :

518460002

Type :

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Grade :

GRADE 14 HOURLY

Group :

FULLTIME H

Job Class :

WATER PLANT OPERATOR I

Posting Start :

06/09/2026

Posting End :

12/31/9999 HOURLY

RATE RANGE

$17.67

• 25.

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