Water Treatment Plant Operator

CITY OF SAPULPA; Sapulpa (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The CITY OF SAPULPA is seeking a Water Treatment Operator to manage the city's water supply. The role includes monitoring systems, performing maintenance, and conducting water quality testing. Candidates must possess relevant licenses and experience in water treatment. This full-time position operates in a demanding but rewarding environment aimed at meeting public safety standards.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education, training and/or experience to competently perform essential functions.
• Preferably has necessary water/wastewater licenses to operate plant.
• One or more years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor system readings, controlling water pressure and logging observations.
• Perform general maintenance and ensure equipment is operational.
• Conduct regular chemical testing of water samples and report results.

Skills

Technical Capacity

Problem Solving/Analysis

Thoroughness

Customer/Client Focus

Education

Water/Wastewater licenses

Any combination of education, training and/or experience

Job description

Perform the functions required in the proper treatment of the City’s water supply.

Essential Functions

Observe necessary system readings throughout the plant, controlling levels of water pressure, logging observations, reading and recording adjustments made in order to maintain proper level of water in tanks and towers.

Take samples of water supply at the designated sampling locations within and outside the plan to be submitted for proper testing.

Perform general maintenance work in the plant to assure facilities and equipment are in proper working order.

Perform, log and graph results of various regular chemical testing of water samples according to standard department procedures, reporting any unusual results to the Superintendent orthe Chief Operator.

Interpret plant records and help keep the plant in compliance with State and Federal guidelines, completing required daily logs and necessary paperwork for compliance.

Make adjustment as needed to various valves and controls located throughout the plant based on results of test according to standard operating procedures.

Work with computers and have general knowledge of electronic instruments.

• Technical Capacity
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Thoroughness
• Customer/Client Focus
• Problem Solving/Analysis

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

This job operates primarily in a water plant. The employee will be exposed to a damp environment, stairs, narrow walkways, heights, grass/weeds when mowing and weedeating and extreme outside temperatures when necessary.

Physical Demands

The ability to lift up to 50 pounds, distinguish colors, operate hand tools

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Normal shift length is 12 hours and the work schedule may vary if necessary.

Travel

Limited travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• Any combination of education, training and/or experience to competently perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Has necessary water/wastewater licenses to operate plant
• One or more years of related experience.

This position is considered safety sensitive.