Bath, Maine - Water Treatment Operator

BATH WATER DISTRICT
EMPLOYMENT DESCRIPTION

TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR

Salary Range: Grade 6 (Starting pay based on experience)

General Description:
The duties of the Treatment Plant Operator shall consist of the daily operation, repair, supervision, and maintenance of the District’s 4MGD water treatment facility.

Qualifications: The Treatment Plant Operator must have the following credentials and qualifications:

• A two (2) or four (4) year degree in a science or technical background;
• Good oral and written skills;
• Must be in good health; having the ability to perform heavy manual labor—lift 60 pounds to shoulder height;
• A valid State of Maine Class “C” driver’s license;
• Minimum State of Maine Class II Plant Operator license with the ability to obtain Class IV within two (2) years of hire date, (Class IV preferred);
• Two (2) years of experience in the water industry or related education;
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with associates and the public;
• Ability to understand computerized controls, radio telemetry, electrical, and mechanical systems;
• Ability to perform all safety requirements, including confined space entry program;
• Ability to work weekends if necessary and to be on-call for emergencies on a rotating basis;
• Successfully demonstrate the ability to operate and maintain a water treatment plant and related facilities.

Duties: Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Operate, repair, and maintain chemical feed systems, Microfloc® filtration equipment, treatment control systems, HVAC systems, monitoring equipment, and related support processes;
• Observe, monitor, and interpret instrumentation, including but not limited to chemical analyzers and system computers, to monitor plant performance. This requires the understanding and interpretation of computer-generated data;
• Maintain accurate records of plant activities, including water quality information (raw and finished), maintenance records, compliance reports, etc. Critical observations and regular reports should be conveyed to the Chief Operator;
• Operate and maintain pumps, compressors, and other plant support systems;
• Assist in the control and monitoring of treatment plant inventory;
• Conduct routine and non-routine maintenance of buildings, grounds, and other external facilities;
• Respond to emergencies and alarms during non-working, “on-call” hours within 20 minutes;
• Ensure that safety procedures are followed. Any safety policy violations must be reported to the Chief Operator; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision and Guidance:
The Treatment Plant Operator reports to the Chief Operator. The Treatment Plant Operator may be required to provide guidance to other employees as needed.

If you are interested, please send a resume and cover letter to Nathan Bodge, 1 Lambard St., Bath, Maine, 04350, or by email to nbodge@bathwd.org.