HomeMy WebLinkAboutSenior Treatment Plant Operator - WaterCITY OF IOWA CITY - Job Description
Job Class #14-12 FLSA Non-Exempt
Civil Service
Identification
Position Title: Senior Treatment Plant Operator - Water
Department: Public Works
Division: Water
Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Water / Water Superintendent
Job Summary
Under general direction, coordinates and participates in the daily operation and maintenance of the
City water treatment plant.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinates and participates in treatment plant operations and maintenance; evaluates process
changes and problems; ensures consistent control is maintained by all shifts in compliance with
applicable local, federal and state laws and regulations.
Participates in training new treatment plant personnel and evaluation of their work performance.
Maintains records relating to chemical inventory, water flows, pressures, level and quality.
Places chemical orders and coordinates deliveries.
Maintains plant safety programs and ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Coordinates maintenance work on water treatment plant and grounds.
Oversees general, relief and emergency operation shift scheduling.
Coordinates activities related to laboratory quality control/quality assurance studies, sampling
programs and reporting requirements; ensures Department of Natural Resources compliance,
sampling quality control; prepares monthly operating report.
Inspects water treatment plant equipment and facilities to locate needed repairs; maintains a spare
parts inventory.
Coordinates special projects and gathers information as requested.
Manages the laboratory.
Contacts technical representatives, equipment vendors and suppliers; solicits bids and purchases
supplies and equipment as needed.
Monitors work of outside contractors and evaluates compliance with contractual agreements.
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Implements the operation and maintenance schedule.
Participates in safety programs, activities and training.
Reviews budget requests and provides input.
Participates in budget development for operations and maintenance.
Assists in public tours inquiries and informational programs.
Operates the water plant.
May perform routine or emergent electrical switching operation to facilitate maintenance, plant shut-
down and restart by generator, in the event of power outage or due to local energy compliance.
Performs emergency duties related to water main breaks; responds to after-hour emergency calls;
performs on-call duty.
Provides customer service internally and f or external customers such as the public and vendors;
performs water quality complaint investigations.
Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
and community.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and are
encountered while performing those essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The
employee frequently is required to walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is
occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch,
crawl, taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lif t and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific
vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision,
depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid
conditions, moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or
caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, vibration, communicable
diseases and confined space.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification
High school diploma or equivalent required. Two years of post-high school education from an
educational institution accredited by a DOE recognized accreditation body or CEU equivalent required.
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Iowa DNR Grade III Water Treatment Plant Operator’s License required. Iowa DNR Grade IV Water
Treatment Plant Operator’s License required within three years of hire. Supervisory, lead capacity or
comparable experience required. Must live within 17 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City, Iowa
within one year of appointment to the position. Valid driver’s license with satisfactory driving record
required. Valid Iowa Class B commercial driver's license with air brake and tank endorsements
required within 90 days of hire. This position is subject to federal drug testing requirements including
screening through the FMCSA Clearinghouse. A pre-employment drug screen is required. Must be 18
years of age per Iowa Code 92.8. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience and Certification
Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an educational institution accredited by a DOE recognized
accreditation body preferred. Iowa DNR Grade IV Water Treatment Plant Operator’s License preferred.
Five years of related water treatment experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of water process control theory and methods and applicable regulations. Knowledge of
occupational hazards and safety precautions. Knowledge of water laboratory quality control methods.
Skills in evaluating water plant equipment and process performance. Skills in operating equipment and
instrumentation at water treatment plant. Skills in collecting water samples and conducting laboratory
tests. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to read and understand
technical reports, manuals and regulations. Ability to perform basic calculations and calculating
formulas, plant flows, chemical feed rates, total pumpage and averages. Ability to attend work
regularly. Ability to prepare and present written reports and findings.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties,
and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.