Water Plant Operator I

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Starting Salary: $20.18

This is a Safety Sensitive Position.

To increase your chances of being hired, please submit a resume, cover letter, or other document detailing your work history, experience, and qualifications. You can also fill out your Work History in this application.

About the Position

The Water Plant Operator I is one of several water plant operator jobs within the water treatment plant for the City of Edmond. The water treatment operator will help ensure the continued operation of the plant, including conducting routine equipment and machinery adjustments; performing routine maintenance; and occasionally supervising trainees. Incumbents must be willing and able to work shifts, holidays, and as part of a rotating on-call schedule to maintain 24/7/365 operations.

This position operates on an eight-days-on, six-days-off schedule. The current opening is the evening shift (4:00 pm to 2:00 am), with 10 hours per shift. Incumbents must be willing and able to work shifts, holidays, and as part of a rotating on-call schedule to maintain 24/7/365 operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct process control sampling and testing via analytical laboratory work

• Perform bench-top Jar-Testing to ensure adequate/proper dosage rates

• Ensure adequate water quantity and distribution system pressure via remote and local monitoring

• Monitor plant and well equipment and processes via remote and local sensors and tactile observation

• Monitor chemical use by adjusting chemical dosages and changing chemical supplies (chlorine cylinders, polymer barrels, etc.)

• Obtain water operator licenses according to the following schedule (the City will assist with obtaining these licenses):

• A temporary license within 10 days

• A Class "D" within six months

• Both a "C" Water Works Operator and "C" Water Works Laboratory Operator license within 2 years

• Document all operational activities via plant logs, computer records, and bench sheets

• Monitor backwash progress and efficiency via lab instrumentation for backwash filters

• Perform preventive and general maintenance tasks for plant processes, systems, equipment, and appurtenances

• Perform housekeeping tasks such as cleaning plant equipment, buildings, and grounds

• Train routinely on safety skills and knowledge

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

• Seven (7) to 11 months of related experience and/or training

• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License and a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier

Necessary Skills

• Good mathematical ability
• Willingness and ability to take continuous education classes to maintain or upgrade ODEQ licenses
• Ability and willingness to work shifts, holidays, and as part of a rotating on-call schedule to maintain 24/7/365 operations
• Ability to meet required physical standards for this position
• Ability to pass investigative background process, including a hearing test and drug screening

Benefits

• Opportunity to become an Operator II with experience and certification
• Generous benefits package including health, vision, and dental insurance
• Access to a dedicated primary care medical clinic at no cost to employees and covered dependents
• Generous time off, paid holidays, longevity rewards, and retirement benefits
• Paid parental leave
• Potential for bilingual pay
• A tangible impact to the Water Resources department and residents in the City of Edmond
• A dynamic and inclusive environment where your contributions are valued

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL VACANCY IS FILLED.

The City of Edmond is an equal opportunity employer. Edmond does not discriminate against employees and/or potential employees. Adverse action based upon an applicant's and/or employee's race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national origin, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and military service is expressly prohibited. No decision affecting the terms, conditions and/or benefits of employment with the City of Edmond is based upon an individual's membership in any of the aforementioned protected classes.