Water Treatment Technician III

City of Billings; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 81,951,000 - 109,817,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Billings is seeking a Water Treatment Technician III to operate and maintain water treatment, pumping and storage systems. The role involves complex repairs and adjustments to equipment, with a focus on reliable capacity and safety.

Responsibilities include SCADA/HMI monitoring, dosing of chemicals, preventative maintenance, and emergency response. Requires a Class 1B Water Treatment Operator Certificate or within one year, and ability to wear a respirator during shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Class 1B Water Treatment Operator Certificate or must be obtained within 1 year.
• City of Billings Certification within 4 years.
• Must wear an air-purifying respirator for 80% of the shift.
• Must pass pre-employment drug test and background check.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor water treatment and distribution systems using HMI/SCADA software.
• Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on pumps, piping, and hydraulic systems.
• Calibrate monitoring and test equipment; maintain logs and reports.
• Dosing and mixing chemicals according to protocol; ensure safety with hazardous materials.
• Respond to emergencies and abnormal conditions; implement safety procedures.

Skills

High school diploma

Class 1B Water Treatment Operator

Certification program

Respirator use

Pre-employment drug test

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HMI software

SCADA systems

Job description

The City of Billings is seeking a Water Treatment Technician III to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work involved in operation and maintenance of water treatment, pumping and storage systems and related equipment. Will perform a variety of complex repairs and adjustments to equipment, machinery, structures, and grounds.

Salary Range: $28.6005 - $38.3245 per hour. Salary reflects Step 1 and Step 7 of a 7-step pay scale. Salary at hiring will be dependent upon the applicant's education, experience, and training.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The work schedule for this position may vary based on operational needs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Understands and employs operational theory, protocols, practices and procedures needed to operate and control the water treatment process and distribution system.
• Uses HMI software and SCADA systems to monitor and adjust processes and systems, and to diagnose and correct process problems or upsets.
• Manually operates essential treatment facilities, pumping systems and processing components during emergencies or automation system failures.
• Performs control testing and operator level quality control analyses required to monitor, control and adjust treatment processes.
• Interprets distribution system dynamics, anticipates changing demands and controls distribution system based upon operational requirements or unusual operating situations.
• Performs operations level calibrations on monitoring and test equipment.
• Prepares operational logs and reports.
• Takes incoming calls to treatment Plant and relays messages accordingly.
• Calculates and performs dosing and mixing of chemicals based upon operational requirements and protocols.
• Works with hazardous treatment processes or materials such as ultraviolet light, chlorine, acids and bases safely according to standard operating procedures.
• Ensures operations are consistent and uninterrupted.
• Performs preventative maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on pumps and hydraulic systems.
• Repairs and maintains piping systems using advanced plumbing and pipefitting skills.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains mechanical drives and power transmission equipment.
• Performs skilled welding, metal working, fabricating and carpentry skills needed to perform routine facilities and equipment maintenance.
• Understands and employs the automated maintenance management scheduling and tracking system.
• Understand and employs safety protocols and requirements to work safely with high energy (electrical and/or mechanical) systems and in extreme noise and other hazardous environments common to water facilities.
• Operates and maintains light, medium and heavy equipment used in maintenance of water treatment facilities and systems.
• Observes potential problems and corrects them or reports them to the proper personnel.
• Knowledgeable in emergency response protocols and procedures and performs them in response to emergencies that threaten water system capacity, quality or infrastructure.
• Knowledgeable in security protocols and procedures and actively participates in keeping water system supplies, facilities and infrastructure secure.
• Observes activity in and around the building and grounds and notifies proper personnel when required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications And Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a Class 1B Water Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the State of Montana or must be obtained within one (1) year of employment.
• City of Billings Maintenance Certification Program must be completed within four (4) years of employment.
• Must be able to wear an air-purifying respirator for 80% of the assigned shift.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and a Federal and State criminal history background check.

Preferre Qualifications And Skills

• Minimum of two (2) years of formal training in scientific, technical, mechanical, or related fields, or related work experience.

Testing Requirements

• Applicants must submit completed Basic Math Skills Test and Logical Thinking Skills Test results at the time of application. These tests are provided by Montana Job Service. To obtain the tests, please contact Montana Job Service at 406-652-3080, or 406-655-6075.

Equal Opportunity Employer.