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Huntsville Utilities offers a customer service-driven environment, with access to industry-leading technology that supports our employee’s work and resources to drive career advancement. Join us at Huntsville Utilities, where our team is customer service-driven and uniquely focused on one goal: To provide high-quality, low-cost, safe, and reliable electric, natural gas, and water service to our customers.
Compensation Information
- Salary Range/Grade: $25.94 – $32.80
- Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt
- Benefits: Yes – See Benefits Web Page
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Department: Water Supply
Job Statement
The Water Plant Operator II is a technical and skilled position performing analytical and process-related work in the operation of a drinking water treatment plant and meeting distribution system demands while ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
Essential Duties
- Performs all duties and responsibilities necessary to maintain regulatory compliance with all ADEM, EPA, or other applicable regulatory body policies, laws, etc.
- Assumes responsibility for the delivery of adequate, safe, and quality potable water and takes immediate action if compromised. This requires working independently during after-hours, weekends, and holidays.
- Monitors and controls the telemetry and SCADA systems, using the information to control the reservoir valves, wells, and booster pumps to distribute finished water throughout the system.
- Immediately notifies the Water Treatment Plant Operator-Chief and/or Water Treatment Plant Supervisor of results indicative of impact on water quality or the detection of equipment malfunctions.
- Monitors and adjusts parameters as needed based on the laboratory analysis of raw and finished water for proper drinking water treatment.
- Operates and regulates chemical feeders and other equipment to ensure optimum treatment in the most economical manner.
- Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves either manually or remotely to regulate raw and finished water flows.
- Performs basic maintenance and troubleshooting of plant equipment.
- Reviews the accuracy of all written and electronic log entries, records, and reports and ensures all entries have been correctly recorded at the close of the shift.
- Conducts regular inspection walkthroughs of the plant, reporting any security issues, equipment malfunctions, or other issues of concern to the Water Treatment Plant Operator-Chief and/or Water Treatment Plant Supervisor.
- Performs washdown of equipment including basins, filters, etc., and general cleaning duties using an industrial hose.
- Answers routine questions from customers pertaining to water issues or routes them to proper personnel for response.
- Performs all responsibilities until a relief certified operator has arrived and been briefed on current operating conditions.
- Assists in the operator training program to ensure personnel are properly trained, equipped, and motivated so that treatment plant operations can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.
- Monitors developments in water quality regulations or treatment techniques occurring at the local, state, and federal levels.
- Maintains the required continuing education hours in compliance with ADEM Division 10 to remain certified.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
Education/Certification/Training:
- High school graduate or GED equivalent required.
- Associates degree or equivalent coursework in chemistry, math, hydraulics, and computers is highly preferred.
- Must have ADEM Grade IV Water Treatment Operator Certification or have the ability to obtain reciprocity through ADEM within six (6) months.
- Consideration will be given to candidates who have passed the ADEM Grade IV Water Treatment Operator exam but have not obtained the required experience.
- Employment is subject to review if deadlines are not met.
Experience:
- Minimum two (2) years of experience in a Grade IV water treatment plant.
- Equivalent working experience through training programs, classes, or seminars may substitute for one (1) year of working experience, as approved by ADEM.
- Knowledge of water quality limits, advanced water treatment techniques/processes, operational characteristics, services, and activities of water treatment plants.
- Proficiency in operating a full range of pumps, chemical feeders, motors, controllers, and process equipment/instrumentation.
- Knowledge of ADEM Division 7 and Division 10 regulations and laws.
Equipment:
- Trucks, computers, chemical feeders, pumps, laboratory equipment, electrical controls, motor starters.
Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:
- Requires visual and manual dexterity, including the ability to differentiate color.
- Climbing of steps and ladders, exposure to outdoor weather, and carrying items or equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Other:
- Shift work required.
- Subject to “on call” and emergency duty.
- Safe use of hazardous chemicals associated with the job.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Job Specific Competencies
- Maintaining Work-Life Balance
- Making Accurate Judgments and Decisions
- Demonstrating Initiative
- Following Policies and Procedures
- Acting Strategically
- Delivering High-Quality Work
Huntsville Utilities is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.