Water Treatment Operator - Night Shift, SCADA & Water Quality

City of Lancaster; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Pension plans

457 Deferred Compensation

Leave (sick, vacation, personal)

13 paid holidays

Job summary

City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Water Plant Operator to manage daily plant operations, monitor SCADA, adjust chemical feed rates, and ensure safe, clean water for the community.

This role requires a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred), three years of water plant experience, and valid PA driver's license; CDL B preferred. On-site 3rd shift; training provided and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• At least three years' experience as water plant operator highly preferred.
• Valid PA driver’s license required; CDL Class B preferred.
• Knowledge of SCADA and water treatment processes.

Responsibilities

• Follows safe practices in the performance of duties.
• Monitors SCADA system and makes adjustments as necessary.
• Operates pumps, chlorinators, filters and other water plant equipment.
• Monitors tank levels and system information; alerts personnel as needed.
• Determines chemical feed rates via lab testing for turbidity and chlorine residuals.
• Enters data to create and maintain records.
• Provides direction on assigned shift for plant operations.

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Three years water plant operator experience

SCADA operation knowledge

English reading/writing proficiency

Teamwork and communication

Safety and compliance

Tools

SCADA system

Job description

City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is seeking a Water Plant Operator to manage daily plant operations, monitor SCADA, adjust chemical feed rates, and ensure safe, clean water for the community.

This role requires a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred), three years of water plant experience, and valid PA driver's license; CDL B preferred. On-site 3rd shift; training provided and opportunities for advancement.