Organization: City of Buhl Job Title: Water Treatment Plant Operator Job Description: The purpose of this classification is to operate, monitor, and maintain the city’s water treatment plant systems and related equipment to provide safe quality drinking water for public use. The selected candidate will participate in the accomplishment of organizational, departmental and workgroup goals and objectives. Exhibit a service orientation toward customers and maintains productive working relationships. This position requires COMPUTER knowledge to include working knowledge of SCADA systems MS Word/Excel/Outlook and above-average keyboard skills. Normal work schedule shift is 6:00 am to 5:00 pm M-F. SALARY: DOQ; depending on qualifications. OPERATOR position(s) are considered “Open until filled. Controls water treatment plant operations in accordance with all established regulations, standards, and procedures: operates and monitors plant/systems processes to ensure proper operations and to detect equipment failures, potential leaks, makes adjustments in system operations as appropriate; performs preventive maintenance checks and procedures on plant equipment. Operates and monitors treatment and distribution system; shuts down and starts plant as necessary; monitors chemical levels in water; monitors and fills day tanks of on site chlorine generation, transfers chemicals from bulk storage to day tanks; determines proper chemical dosages; adjusts and monitors all chemical feeds for the treatment process; monitors and records differential pressures and pressure filters for efficiency; opens/closes fill valves; adjusts high service pumps for distribution flow; adjusts and monitors treatment system for arsenic removal; checks, adjusts and calibrates all treatment plant equipment for proper operation. Checks booster pumps for vibration; flushes sample pumps; adjusts, monitors and records deep well flows; maintains reservoir levels, decants water from drying beds; drains and inspects filters for preventive maintenance; monitors and controls pressures; monitors plant and well generators. Collects water samples for chemical analysis: conducts scheduled chemical tests to determine the chemical composition of water, to control quality, and to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations; performs testing to identify levels of alkalinity, Ph, temperature, arsenic levels and calcium hardness. Conducts daily water quality and control testing; logs test results on daily charts and log sheets. Monitors gauges, meters, and charts to ensure proper plant operations; maintains logs/records of plant systems, meter/gauge readings, test results, chemical applications, flow data, and other data; assists in preparing mandatory reports for submission to regulatory agencies. Performs plant, building and grounds maintenance of treatment plant and well sites. Provides professional customer service, service orders, repair and maintenance of water system infrastructure. Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep all facilities, equipment, and tools in operating condition. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and procedures; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate. Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed. Performs other related duties as required. Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals. Selected candidate will be on a rotational call list for 7/24 emergency response, this includes: weekends, holiday’s and after hour response to emergency situations or calls as needed. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED; supplemented by vocational/technical training in water treatment plant operations and water distribution systems; supplemented by two (2) year previous experience and/or training involving water treatment plant operations, water distribution systems, and equipment maintenance; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain valid State of Idaho Grade II Water Treatment and Water Distribution Operator certifications. Special requirements: Some positions must meet the physical standards and requirements for the wearing of an Air Purifying Respirator (APR) and a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) respiratory protection equipment. Must be able to qualify to use protective respirator equipment based on passing a specialized physical examination by hire or promotion date and maintain respirator certification. Must possess and maintain a valid Idaho driver’s license with acceptable driving record, Class A CDL preferred. The City of Buhl offers competitive salary and benefit package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Employee Assistance Program, Idaho PERSI, Vacation/Sick Leave, Certificate renewal(s) and continuing education reimbursement policy. ADA Compliance: Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (10-20 pounds) and occasionally heavy weight (20-50 pounds). Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, fumes, hazardous materials, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, water hazards, bright/dim light, toxic agents, disease, or pathogenic substances. Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Buhl, Idaho, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. To be considered for this position(s); please forward Resume to: City of Buhl by 10-20-09, hiring packets will be accepted until 5:00pm. Contacts: Robyn Filiaga City Clerk / Treasurer City of Buhl 203 Broadway Ave N Buhl, Idaho 83316 phone: 208-543-5650 fax: 208-543-2884 website: www.buhl.govoffice2.com email: robynfiliaga@cableone.net Jeffrey Huntington Water Superintendent 203 Broadway Ave N Buhl, Idaho 83316 phone: 208-308-2439 fax: 208-543-2884 website: www.buhl.govoffice2.com email: jh.buhl@live.com Location: Buhl, Idaho Compensation: 34,000.00 - 40,000.00 Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Phone calls about this job are ok. Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. nevada