Treatment Plant Operator

Treatment Plant Operator City of East Chicago Water Filtration Plant Opening Date: January 24, 2025 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Exempt / Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt Position Status: Regular Full Time Reports to: Utilities Director Supervises: None Pay Range: In accordance with the City of East Chicago’s Collective Bargaining Agreement 1. Process Operation, Monitoring, and Trouble Shooting (50%) This dimension includes the following specific duties and responsibilities: (1) Operates water treatment plant equipment (pumps, engines, generators, and valves) to control flow and process water, (2) Monitors plant gauges, meters, and control panels to ensure proper processing of water, (3) Observes and interprets operational variations/problems and makes appropriate corrective adjustments as needed, (4) Reports significant problems requiring additional assistance to the Supervisor and calls out appropriate maintenance personnel, (5) Monitors process sampling conducted by the Sub-Operator. 2. Preventive Maintenance (5%) This dimension includes the following specific duties and responsibilities: (1) Conducts visual inspections of all plant equipment every 2 hours, (2) Initiates preventive maintenance as needed, or completes repair order for additional assistance, (3) Monitors operation of plant filters, (4) Drains, cleans, and refills filters every week. 3. Record Keeping (10%) This dimension includes the following specific duties and responsibilities: (1) Records results of quality control tests, (2) Maintains shift log, (3) Records meter and gauge readings, (4) Provide copies of all records to the Supervisor. 4. Public Service (10%) This dimension includes the following specific duties and responsibilities: (1) Receives and responds to emergency calls from city residents, (2) Interacts with members of the public in a polite, courteous, considerate, and helpful manner, (3) Provides answers to questions from members of the public or directs them to someone who can respond, 5. Supplies Inventory (5%) This dimension includes the following specific duties and responsibilities: (1) Monitors inventory levels of supplies used in plant operations, (2) Reports inventory needs to Supervisor. 6. Housekeeping (5%) This dimension includes the following specific duties and responsibilities: (1) Maintains clean, well-organized conditions throughout the plant, (2) Requests and coordinates assistance for large-scale cleaning tasks 7. Teamwork (10%) This dimension includes the following specific duties and responsibilities: (1) Works effectively with other members of the plant operations team, (2) Works effectively with personnel from other departments/divisions within the city government 8. Safety (5%) This dimension includes the following specific duties and responsibilities: (1) Performs all job tasks in a safe manner, (2) Complies with all department and division safety policies, rules, and regulations, (3) Identifies and corrects/reports safety hazards when they occur. 9. Other duties as assigned.* *If “other duties as assigned” are regularly performed or require significant time, they should be formally identified, defined, and included in the job description. Successful job performance in the above position requires the following Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics (KSAPC’s): Required Knowledge (familiarity with a body of information) 1. Basic Chemistry (chemical symbols, analytical techniques, solution preparation, and calibration techniques). 2. Basic Physics (flow, gravity, hydraulics, liquids, and solids). 3. Basic Math (adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing). 4. Quality Assurance Fundamentals. 5. Chemical Properties of Water. 6. Standard Operating Procedures in Water Treatment Plant. 7. Safety Hazards Involved in Plant Operations. 8. Applicable OSHA, EPA, State, City, and Water Department Safety Policies, Rules, and Regulations. 9. Water Department Operations and Processes. Required Skills (proficiency in performing specific tasks) 1. Operation of Plant Pumps. 2. Operation of Plant Engines. 3. Operation of Plant Generators. 4. Operation of Plant Valves. 5. Basic Operation of a PC. 6. Use of Computerized Plant Process Control Software. 7. Calibration of Plant Instruments. 8. Public/Customer Relations. Required Abilities (general mental or physical capabilities) 1. Ability to Read and Interpret Information and Prepare Reports 2. Verbal Communication to be Understood by Others. 3. Written Communication to be Understood by Others. 4. Understand and Follow Verbal Instructions from the Supervisor. 5. Understand and Follow Written Instructions from Supervisor. 6. Problem-Solving. 7. Mechanical Aptitude. 8. Work Effectively in a Team Setting. 9. Manual Dexterity to Use Plant Equipment. 10. Eye-Hand Coordination to Use Plant Equipment. 11. Lift and Carry up to 50 Pounds Frequently. 12. Climb Stairs Frequently. 13. Climb Ladders Frequently. 14. Bend Occasionally. 15. Kneel Occasionally. 16. Stand Frequently. 17. Sit Frequently. 18. Walk Frequently. 19. Crawl Occasionally. Required Personal Characteristics (specific physical or physiological attributes) 1. Correctable Normal-Range Vision. 2. Normal-Range Depth Perception. 3. Correctable Normal-Range Hearing. 4. Tolerates Work in Confined Spaces. 5. Tolerates Hazardous/Stressful/Emergency Working Conditions. 6. Tolerates 24-Hour On-Call Status. 7. Tolerates Working in Harsh Weather. 8. Tolerates Wearing Required Safety Equipment While Working. REQUIRED LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS Must have a WT5 drinking water operator license. Must maintain appropriate Water Treatment certifications as a condition of employment. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Must meet all the following: A. Education: high school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent; preferably college B. Experience: Hands-on operation in the class system applied, as follows **2 years of experience may be substituted by education at the college level in an area related to drinking water. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Environment - Work is performed outdoors and indoors. Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions; shift work and overtime outside regular work hours may be required. Physical – Primary functions require sufficient ability and mobility to work in a water treatment plant; to stand or sit for a prolonged period; to occasionally stoop, crawl, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, turn, and twist; to lift carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard, and to verbally communicate with others to exchange information. Occasionally push/pull objects weighing up to 50 pounds; occasionally required to lift/carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Vocal – Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas using spoken words and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly. Vision – See in normal visual range with or without correction. Hearing: Hear in normal audio range with or without correction. HOW TO APPLY Internal Preferably employed with the City of East Chicago for at least one (1) year. Submit an Internal Employee Transfer Request form, cover letter, and resume to the Department of Human Resources. External Mail, fax, or email a cover letter and resume to the Department of Human Resources. Ms. Loretta Vaughn Secretary City of East Chicago Department of Human Resources 4525 Indianapolis Blvd. East Chicago, Indiana 46312 Fax: (219) 397-5755 ecapply@eastchicago.com Note: If you email your cover letter and resume to ecapply@eastchicago.com please type in the subject line your name and Apply for Treatment Plant Operator. For example, Mark Smith – Applying for Treatment Plant Operator The candidate must pass an interview, background check, and drug test. There are currently two (2) openings. The City of East Chicago does not discriminate in its employment decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, disability, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.