Water Plant and System Specialist

Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 29,879 - 42,555; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (employer paid)

Dental insurance (employer paid)

Life insurance (employer paid)

Educational assistance up to $2000

Hiring bonus up to $3000

Job summary

The City of Pierre seeks a dedicated Water Plant System Specialist to operate and maintain the municipal water treatment facility and distribution network. You will monitor treatment equipment, perform water sampling, dosing calculations, and ensure drinking water meets state and federal standards.

On-call rotation is required, and the role offers a comprehensive benefits package including employer-paid health, dental, and life insurance, with an annual educational assistance program and a

Qualifications

• State of SD Board of Operator Certification in water treatment within 18 months of employment.
• On call duties are rotated among staff.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain water treatment plant and distribution systems.
• Perform water sampling, testing, and chemical dosing calculations.
• Repair and maintain pumps, wells, and distribution facilities.
• Coordinate with regulators, public, and contractors on water quality.

Skills

Water treatment

Maintenance

SCADA familiarity

Education

Operator Certification in water treatment (SD)

Tools

SCADA

Pumps

Job description

The City of Pierre seeks a passionate individual to join our team in making Pierre one of the best places to live, work, and visit. This position will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City’s new state of the art Water Treatment Facility and distribution systems. Qualified applicants must have the ability to learn water treatment techniques and be able to perform a multitude of hands on maintenance activities that pertain to drinking water systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Work involves responsibility for performing a variety of tasks in maintaining the public water system. The Water Plant /System Specialist controls and maintains treatment machines and equipment involved in production of water to drinking water standards; participates in specialized technical work at the municipal water treatment plant, distribution system, and related facilities of the raw and potable water system; duties in the operation of the Water Treatment Plant and Distribution systems, including water sampling, testing, chemical dosage calculations, treatment, repair, maintenance and operation of pumps, wells, motors, SCADA as well as installation, maintenance and repair of water distribution parts and facilities. Work involves contact with regulatory officials, the public and contractors regarding production and distribution quality of the drinking water. In addition, this position will work with other employees in the plant on a day to day basis. Work is reviewed upon completion for adherence to prescribed standards and procedures and compliance with state and federal regulations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: State of SD Board of Operator Certification in water treatment within 18 months of employment. On call duties are rotated among staff.

waGE: $26.29/hr minimum plus comprehensive benefit package including 100% employer paid employee health, dental and life insurance along with a 6% employer match to the South Dakota Retirement System and 12 paid holidays. Up to $2000 annual educational assistance available. Wage offer will be based upon actual education and experience.

UP TO A $3000 HIRING BONUS!

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