SURFACE WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE

SURFACE WATER PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE

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OPEN / CLOSE : 10 / 7 / 2025 - 11 / 4 / 2025

Hourly Rate $22.09 to $34.60

Hourly / Full Time / Biweekly Non-Exempt

NATURE OF WORK

The purpose of this position is to allow employees the required work experience and training required by the State of Alabama to qualify for Water Certification. This is a training position , not to be held by any one employee for more than 24 months. Continued regular full-time employment is contingent on the employee passing the Alabama Grade IV Water Certification Exam within 24 months. Upon obtaining the Alabama Grade IV Water Certification and completing probationary period, employee will be promoted to Operator I at a pay range of $ 24.16 to $ 37.79 per hour. Incumbents will be required to pass the Alabama Grade IV Water Operator Certification test within 24 months or face termination or transfer to an open position for which they are qualified. This is on-the-job (OJT) training to teach employees to perform semi-skilled / skilled work involved in the operation of a Grade IV Surface Water Treatment Plant to include the operation of unmanned facilities using HMI / SCADA computers. Trainee will be provided the necessary OJT and classroom instruction to prepare them to obtain a Grade IV Water Operator Certification.

Employees work under the general direction of a Senior Operator and the specific supervision of a Certified Plant Operator. Work includes responsibility for assisting with the proper operation of equipment in water treatment plants. Employees check with certified operators on unusual problems, laboratory testing, and keeps necessary operating records and readings. Obtain and maintain a Grade IV Water Plant Operator's certification from the State of Alabama.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Performs study and reading assignments, observes and learns the techniques in the operation and maintenance of a Water Treatment Plant.
• Learn and assist certified operator in performing chemical analyses of water to determine the appropriate action to take in treating and providing potable water to the public.
• Learn and assist certified operator in taking bacteriological samples, incubating and reading / recording results as required by ADEM and the EPA.
• Learn and assist in regulating and adjusting chemical feeders.
• Learn and assist in making periodic rounds of the plant, checking charts, gauges, meters, chemical storage tanks, Electric motors, pumps, dual media filters, and other related equipment.
• Learn to operate Water distribution system using HMI / SCADA computers.
• Learn and assist in preparation and maintenance of daily records, logs, and reports.
• Learn to assist with water complaint calls from customer service to determine the appropriate action to take in possibly testing the water.
• Learn to communicate competently and professionally with customers.
• Performs increasingly complex duties assigned in the operation of a Water Treatment system.
• Climbs on platforms to check equipment and chemicals.
• Recognize when to Backwash dual media filters with established procedures.
• Performs routine and non-routine tasks, including backwashing filters and cleaning clarifier weirs.
• Performs general cleaning, painting, and repairing the general physical properties of the plant.
• Assist with cleaning tanks and basins when needed.
• Checks readings throughout the plant and performs mathematical computations.
• Check electric pump and motor bearings, oil levels, rings and couplings and reports discrepancies to personnel on shift.
• Picks up water samples throughout the plant by hand.
• Learns to take delivery of bulk chemicals from tanker trucks and verifies correct shipment.
• Lubricates mechanical equipment and pump packings.
• Maintains grounds and facilities.
• Washes and cleans vehicles.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES to include the following :

REQUIREMENTS OF WORK

REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

DESIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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