Water Control Room Operator

City of Toledo; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public service provider in Toledo is seeking a Water Control Room Operator to ensure efficient water treatment operations. The candidate will be responsible for overseeing treatment processes, maintaining equipment, and adhering to safety protocols. This role requires relevant certifications and offers a chance to contribute to community health and safety through water management.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Class I Water Supply Operator Certification required.
• Preferred one year of experience in water treatment operation.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains water treatment and chemical feed equipment.
• Monitors and operates pumps and engines in the Water Plant.
• Conducts performance tests and minor maintenance of water treatment equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of Water Treatment systems

Skill in operating mechanical equipment

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

High School diploma or GED

Class I Water Supply Operator Certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in the monitoring, operation, adjustment and minor maintenance of pumps, valves, engines, treatment processes and other equipment in the Water Plant and at the pump stations; performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Operates and maintains water treatment and chemical feed equipment including but not limited to, filtration, chlorination, sodium chlorite, purification, water softening, fluoridation, sludge dewatering and carbonation equipment

Manually operates all plant valves, including filter valves, and the sludge collection system

Takes any meter readings manually as needed

Investigates any part of the system and any alarms as directed by the Senior Water Control Room Operator;

Performs minor and daily maintenance as needed which includes, but is not limited to, replacing shear pins, tightening screws and lubing

Responsible for monitoring security systems

Checks, inspects, records and reports the need for equipment maintenance and repair;

Manually runs both high service, low service and emergency power stations as needed including but not limited to, correctly operating all pumps and motors, maintaining proper pressures, operating voltage switch gear, operating diesel stand-by power generators

Assists in training and instructing new employees as needed

Conducts performance tests of equipment; responsible for performing simple laboratory tests as needed such as turbidity, alkalinity and hardness; manually removes fish, mussels, or other debris from low service screen well as directed or to maintain operations

Assists in monitoring and operating computer system to ensure proper operation of various sections of the water treatment system

Performs housekeeping duties and cleans machinery

Prepares reports and records as directed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

Water Treatment systems (intake, distributions, pumping, treatment)

Operation and maintenance of stationary engines, pumps, electric motors, and associated equipment

Tools, equipment, materials and supplies pertinent to the trade

Chemical reactions and applications in a water treatment system

Hazards and safety precautions of the work

Skill in:

Using basic tools and operating and maintaining a variety of engines, pumps, motors, and other mechanical equipment

Operating a computer, writing reports and keeping records.

Communicating and working well with others

Ability to:

Work with individuals of diverse backgrounds

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, superiors, vendor representatives and clients

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Graduation from high school or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) Tests equivalency

A Class I Water Supply Operator Certification issued by the State of Ohio EPA
OR

Designation as an Operator in Training (OIT) by the State of Ohio EPA after passing the Class I Water Supply Operator Certification Exam

For more information on becoming a Water Supply Professional Operator see the Ohio EPA website:Certified Operators

ADDITIONAL OR SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• An individual with an equivalent license from another state must obtain reciprocity from the State of Ohio EPA before their application will be considered.
  • To apply for reciprocity, see the Ohio EPA resources for operators link here: Forms and Resources
• An individual designated as an operator in training (OIT) by the State of Ohio must obtain a Class I Water Supply Operator License within three (3) months after achieving the minimum experience required for the license.
• Position assignment may require the possession of a valid State of Ohio driver's license.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• One (1) year of experience in the operation of equipment in a water treatment plant is preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described within this job description must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
In this position, the employee will occasionally stand, sit, climb, push, pull, drag and/or carry up to 40 pounds. The employee will frequently walk-in all-weather conditions. Occasional stooping, kneeling, crawling and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.


WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment described within this job description will be encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is frequently indoors and outdoors. This employee will occasionally work in extreme heat. This employee will frequently work in conditions where fumes and mists are presents. In addition, this employee will occasionally work in conditions where poor ventilation, dust and gases are present. This employee will be occasionally exposed to various hazards. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Class Code: Water Control Room Operator (3445)