Description

This is responsible water treatment plant crew leader work involving leading and participating in the filter plant operations and maintenance on an assigned shift.

Work involves responsibility for leading a crew as a senior operator and acting as a shift supervisor periodically when the shift supervisor is off. Duties include making rounds to regulator houses, maintenance of equipment, operation of equipment, recording of data and adjusting chemical feeders. This position also has the responsibility for making routine water flow decisions and handles emergencies when senior person on shift. This work requires that the employee have considerable knowledge, skill and ability in the maintenance and operation of filter plant equipment.

Schedule for this position is: 

Tuesday - Saturday   7:30am - 4:00PM 

Sunday   OFF

Monday  OFF

Requirements

A high school diploma or the equivalent plus some training in water filter plant operations plus three years of progressively responsible water treatment plant operations experience including at least some experience in a lead capacity, or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year-for year basis.

 Must possess a Class 4 Water Treatment Plant Operator Certification

Considerable knowledge of sand filter plant methods, equipment and materials.

Some knowledge of public administration principles and practices as applied to crew operations reporting.

Good ability to communicate orally and to lead a work crew; some writing ability.

Good ability to make operational decisions within established procedures and to complete routine forms.

Good ability to oversee the activities of an assigned work crew.

Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.