Performs a variety of tasks to maintain/operate plant equipment and treatment processes to meet state and federal regulations. (Non-Certified)

Performs a variety of tasks to maintain pressure and quantity levels of water and treated water for the City of Kingsport. (Certified)

Performs a variety of tasks to maintain/operate plant equipment and treatment processes to meet state and federal regulations. (Certified)

• Operates treatment plants to ensure treated water meets state/federal standards; 
• Runs lab tests on weekends and when lab technician is not available; 
• As directed, works in water/wastewater treatment plant performing frequent inspections to ensure the proper operation of all plant equipment and processes; 
• Keeps plant superintendent and maintenance aware of operational and maintenance issues; 
• Performs plant maintenance assignments and preventive maintenance tasks of equipment/building.
• Makes certain that backup equipment is in working order to prevent/minimize mechanical breakdown from interrupting the treatment process; 
• Keeps daily log of shift operations and relays pertinent information on to incoming shift; reads logs of previous shifts and records operational data required by state and federal regulations.
• Collects water and sludge samples at specified points in the treatment process for the lab technician to test; 
• Handles bulk chemicals including cylinders of chlorine, coagulant fluoride, polymer, zinc orthophosphate, and sulfur dioxide; 
• Provides general cleaning, dusting, waxing, and painting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of state standards for water and wastewater treatment; 
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of the safe operation of water and/or wastewater plant; 
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and application of appropriate safety precautions; 
• Knowledge of the safe and proper use of all equipment, tools and machinery; 
• Skill in reading meters and charts accurately and to maintain required records; 
• Skill in performing basic standardized lab tests under direction involving chemical analysis and following appropriate laboratory procedures; 
• Skill in performing mathematic and algebraic calculations accurately; 
• Skill in performing tasks under close supervision; 
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing; 
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with plant personnel, other City staff, and the public.

High school graduate or high school equivalent; plus, must obtain a Class III Water or Wastewater Plant Operator Certificate from the State of Tennessee within 36 months of employment. (Non-Certified)
High school diploma or GED; Associates or Bachelors degree in Environmental Health or related field a plus; Grade III Water or Wastewater Operator Certificate is required. Must obtain a Class IV Water or Wastewater Plant Operator Certificate from the State of Tennessee within 36 months of obtaining Grade III Certification. (Certified)

High school diploma or GED; five years experience as certified operator; or four year degree in Environmental Health or related field a plus one year experience. Certification as a Grade IV Water or Wastewater Operator required. (Certified)