A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.
City of Hillsdale Board of Public Utilities Job Title:
Water & Sewer Operator Department:
Water/Sewer Reports To:
Water & Sewer Superintendent FLSA Status:
Nonexempt Summary:
Maintains and repair water distribution and sewer collection systems for the utilities by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Include the following, other duties may be assigned. Installs and maintains water lines and mains. Installs and maintains sewer lines. Operates backhoe to dig trenches to install water and sewer pipe. Repairs, tests, and changes water meters. Checks and maintains motors, pumps and valves at lift stations. Flushes fire hydrants. Responds to customer complaints/problems. Handles orders for service or disconnects.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports. Ability to speak effectively with customers, residents and employees.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, calculate amounts such as percentages area, circumference, volume and ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid Driver's License, with a Commercial Driver's License preferred (CDL), Required to obtain within 24 months of hiring the following certificates: Class S-4 Water Distribution System Operator Certificate. Class D-4 Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to walk, stand and sit. Must have hands to finger coordination and ability to reach with hands and arms. Must be able to climb, stoop, kneel and crawl. Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. . Must be able to work in adverse outdoor weather conditions. Must be able to work in an environment with high level of noise using hearing accommodations. Must be able to work in high places. Must be able to work with and properly handle toxic or caustic chemicals. Must be able to work below ground areas repairing water and sewer equipment.
Job Type:
Full-time Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
