What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Plant Superintendent position at City of Athens?
Under general supervision, performs and instructs other operators in all activities associated with operating and maintaining chemical treatment processes, mechanical functions, and labor operations of a surface water treatment facility, multiple ground water production facilities, and water storage facilities.
- Monitors and operates water treatment plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, filters, gauges, and meters to ensure proper functioning of the water plant and well sites.
- Monitors, and operates water distribution system equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, gauges, and meters, to ensure the proper functioning of the water distribution system.
- Monitors chemical feed systems, chlorine, ammonia, Ph, turbidity as well as other plant process parameters.
- Monitors water storage tank levels and distribution pressures and make adjustments needed to meet consumer demand for water.
- Collects water samples and interprets lab results to make process adjustments.
- Maintains daily records and monthly reports on water operations.
- Maintains a clean and safe work area in and around all the plant processes and buildings.
- Completes preventative and corrective maintenance work orders on pumps, motors, gearboxes and other equipment in a timely manner.
- Informs supervisor of all problems, deviations, and unfamiliar situations.
- Adheres to the personnel, safety, and department policies and procedures.
- Assist other coworkers as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Must be available for on call.
- Provides periodic written and oral reports to the Director of utilities concerning work performed, status of projects and all other pertinent information related to water treatment.
- Prepare yearly budgets.
- Ensures and provides proper training and instruction for personnel in specific tasks to be performed.
- Good knowledge of the operation, equipment, and materials used in water plants and pump stations and water distribution systems.
- Must have basic knowledge of computers, SCADA systems, water treatment chemicals and testing procedures relating to drinking water production, math and mechanical skills.
- Knowledge of state and federal laws relating to water treatment.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics and maps.
- Ability to establish short- and long-term operational goals and priorities.
- Working knowledge of chemical and physical processes involved in the treatment of water.
- Must have a High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
- Five or more years of experience in water treatment operation is required.
- At a minimum, must possess a Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Class "B" surface water Operator license and a Class "B" groundwater license.
- Must have a minimum of five years of experience supervising a staff of five or more individuals, preferably in a water production facility
- A combination of experience and certification levels demonstrating acceptable knowledge and skill supervising the operation and maintenance of surface water production facilities and ground water production facilities may be considered.
- Must have a valid Texas driver's license and driving record must be in compliance with city policy.
- Must submit to and pass a post-offer, non-regulated drug test and thorough background checks (including criminal history).
Salary : $59,696 - $67,205
