Assistant Water Treatment Plant Operator

Company Description

ProKatchers is a Minority Owned and Certified Business Enterprise. ProKatchers consistently delivers talented professionals to the workforce, keeping quality, responsiveness and cost in mind. We deliver customized solutions that include traditional staffing and recruiting, direct placement and payroll services, as well as a workforce solutions program for large users of contract staffing. As your staffing partner, we are committed to improving productivity, reducing overhead costs and streamlining the talent acquisition strategies at your organization.

Job Description

Duration could go longer depending on workload and performance.
Receives instruction and/or on the job training in the operation of a water treatment plant Performs routine tasks such as recording meter readings and taking water samples Performs routine maintenance and repair work on pumps, electric motors, valves and other mechanical equipment Performs housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and maintaining plant equipment and property Under direction of an experienced water treatment plant operator, adjusts, regulates and maintains alum and lime feeders, chemical feed machines, chlorinators, purification machines, and water filters, flowmeters, and other mechanical equipment Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office, or related units
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment Knowledge of the purpose and operation of varied equipment found in water treatment plant such as pumps, valves and gauges Knowledge of methods used in operating, adjusting, and regulating alum and lime feeders, chemical feed machines and chlorinators, purification machines, water pumps, filters and flowmeters Ability to work harmoniously with associates and with other groups and individuals engaged in or concerned with work relating to the water treatment plant.
Ability to use judgment and make decisions to keep the plant operating Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and or manual recording and information systems used by the agency office or related units Good communications skills both verbal and written

Qualifications

Previous experience in a water treatment plant, pumping station or filtration plant. Water Treatment 1 License (T-1) required
H.S. minimum Required to possess a valid Public Water Treatment Operator license of the appropriate class, Water Treatment 1 License (T-1), required
Must have valid driver's license and Water Treatment 1 License (T-1)

Additional Information

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