Water Plant Operator

Gfoat; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat in Wisconsin seeks a water treatment operator to manage disinfection processes, monitor equipment, collect and test samples, and record readings to ensure regulatory compliance. Duties include maintaining safety standards and staying up-to-date with environmental regulations.

The candidate must hold a Class B Surface Water Operator license (Class C may be considered upon inquiry) and be prepared for overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Disinfect water or liquids by adding chemicals such as ammonia, chlorine, or lime.
• Regular equipment inspection to ensure proper function.
• Monitor meters and gauges and report anomalies.
• Collect and test water samples for quality control.
• Record meter readings and operational data for compliance.
• Operate equipment to purify water or process sewage.
• Clean and maintain equipment, tanks, filter beds, and work areas.
• Ensure safety standards are met in all tasks.
• Stay current on environmental laws and regulations.
• Maintain required licensing to meet standards through TCEQ.

Responsibilities

• Add chemicals to disinfect water or other liquids.
• Inspect equipment on a regular basis.
• Monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges.
• Collect and test water samples.
• Record meter readings and operational data.
• Operate equipment to purify water or process sewage.
• Clean and maintain equipment, tanks, filter beds, and work areas.
• Ensure safety standards are met.
• Stay current on environmental laws and regulations.
• Overtime may be required.

Skills

Water treatment operations

Equipment inspection

Safety compliance

Record keeping

Tools

Meters and gauges

Job description

• Add various chemicals, such as ammonia, chlorine, or lime, to disinfect water or other liquids
• Inspect equipment on a regular basis
• Monitor operating conditions, meters, and gauges
• Collect and test water samples
• Record meter and gauge readings, and operational data
• Operate equipment to purify and clarify water, or to process or dispose of sewage
• Clean and maintain equipment, tanks, filter beds, and other work areas
• Ensure safety standards are met.
• Stay Current on environmental laws and regulations.
• Maintain Required Classes/Licensing to meet standards through TCEQ.
• May need to work overtime outside of scheduled hours.

Must have a Class B Surface Water Operator License. If you carry a Class C Surface Water Operator License you may inquire.