Water Treatment Operators

Town of Amherst; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Amherst seeks a qualified Water Treatment Operator I, II, or III to operate, monitor, maintain and repair our water facilities and wells. These positions may serve as lead operators and require weekend work on a rotating schedule.

Candidates must hold or be eligible for Massachusetts Drinking Water Certification and be willing to obtain license within the first year. Training is provided for the right candidate, with essential personnel designation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of college or technical training in biology, environmental science, chemistry, water treatment, or closely related field.
• One to two years of experience in related field; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, maintain and repair the Town's water treatment facilities and wells.
• Assist with water distribution activities as needed; may serve as lead operator.
• Regular work schedule includes a weekend day; overtime and after-hours work may be required.

Skills

Math calculations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years college/technical training in biology or related field

Tools

SCADA system

Job description

AMHERST Water Treatment Operators Water Treatment Operators Department

of Public Works - Water Division FLSA ? Non-Exempt DPW Association -

Levels: PW 6, PW 8 & PW 9 The Town of Amherst is seeking a qualified

candidate to join our Water Division as a Water Treatment Operator I,

II, or III. These positions play a critical role in protecting public

health by operating, monitoring, maintaining, and repairing the Town's

water treatment facilities and wells. Operators also assist with water

distribution activities as needed and may serve as lead operators

depending on staffing requirements. Regular work schedules include one

weekend day (Sunday through Thursday or Tuesday through Saturday) based

on operational needs. Occasional overtime, emergency call-back, weekend,

and after-hours work may be required. These positions are designated as

essential personnel. The Town is willing to train the right candidate.

Candidates who do not have the required water treatment license at the

time of hire may be hired as an Operator-in-Training and compensated

accordingly until the required license is obtained. Continued employment

is contingent upon obtaining required license within the first year of

employment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalent

required, along with: ? Two (2) years of college or technical training

in biology, environmental science, chemistry, water treatment, or a

closely related field; and ? One (1) to two (2) years of experience in

related field; or ? Any equivalent combination of education, and

experience that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the

duties of the position.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: Water

Treatment Operator I ($26.43 - $34.47 per hour) ? Commonwealth of

Massachusetts Drinking Water Certification Grade 2 Treatment License

Treatment Operator II ($28.43 - $37.10 per hour) ? Commonwealth

of Massachusetts Drinking Water Certification Grade 3 Treatment License

Wastewater Treatment Operator III ($29.43 - $38.40 per hour) ?

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Drinking Water Certification Grade 4

Treatment License

ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE: ? Valid Massachusetts Driver's

License ? Knowledge of equipment, facilities, Computer SCADA system,

materials, methods and procedures used in water treatment plant

maintenance and operation activities ? Working knowledge of laboratory

procedures and practices ? Skill in operation of the listed tools and

equipment ? Thorough knowledge of the water SCADA alarm and monitoring

system; Must be able to function independently in a water emergency and

know the appropriate contacts to make ? Awareness of the dangers

associated with confined spaces and other occupational hazards related

to working around water facilities; Understanding of lock-out tag-out

procedures and the necessary precautions to be taken when working around

high voltage electric current. ? Ability to use math in performing

calculations ? Ability to access and use water department records, and

the computer-based GIS system ? Ability to work according to established

safety protocol ? Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in

writing ? Ability to establish and maintain effective working

relationships with employees, other departments and the public ? Ability

to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions ? Ability to

work a regular schedule that includes a weekend day (Sunday ? Thursday

or Tuesday ? Saturday)

Additionally, Water Treatment Operators II & III:

• Ability to be available for after hour emergency duties and ability to

participate in the On-Call Program and to work overtime hours; Ability

to act as Essential Personnel Starting pay will depend on the position,

Qualifications, Licenses, And Experience Of The Selected Candidate. To