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Home My WebLink AboutTreatment Plant Operator - WaterUpdated: March 2024 CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Posi�on Title: Treatment Plant Operator – Water Department: Public Works Division: Water Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Water / Water Superintendent FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 10 Job Number: 1007 Job Summary Under general direc�on, operates and monitors City water treatment plant, machines and equipment to purify and lime so�en water for human consump�on and industrial use. Essen�al Job Du�es and Responsibili�es The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Operates, monitors, inspects, and maintains water treatment plant machines and equipment including remote reservoirs, pumps, motors, chlorinators, filters, chemical feeders, clarifiers, and laboratory equipment. • Calibrates chemical feeders for accuracy, checks levels and makes adjustments, calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment. • Monitors computer control system SCADA for treatment plant opera�ons, alarms and enters changes. • Monitors, reads, and interprets gauges, dials, and other plant instrumenta�on to regulate flow rates, system pressure, water eleva�on and distribu�on of water, calculates plant flow rates based on water stored and immediate flow demands, adjusts pressures such as plant, GSR and system. • Reports any defects and dispatches maintenance to correct defects if necessary. • Records informa�on on paper log sheets and in electronic logs, prepares reports and papers. • Collects water samples and conducts numerous lab tests to ensure compliance with federal and state regula�ons, determines levels of alkalinity, hardness, turbidity, pH, Cl2 and fluoride. • Assists in performing water quality studies and reports for watershed, wellhead protec�on and regulatory projects and programs. • Performs scheduled and emergency relief opera�ons for water purifica�on plant operators. • Receives and responds to public inquiries regarding plant opera�ons, assists in training new plant personnel. • Performs building and grounds maintenance. • Assists in providing public tours and informa�onal programs. Updated: March 2024 • Performs preven�ve maintenance to mechanical and on-line and laboratory analy�cal equipment. • Requests chemical orders for the laboratory. • Provides safe quality water the public. • Takes calls from the public regarding water repairs or main breaks. • Responds to Iowa ONE calls, dispatches personnel for water line loca�ons and other general requests from City departments or contractors as applicable. • Monitors plant security systems and cameras. • Maintains a clean facility, washes filters, cleans laboratory and fills lab chemicals. • Monitors weather warnings and informs staff of condi�ons. • Ensures security of opera�onal staff and departmental opera�ons, follows protocol in emergency situa�ons. • Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace and community. • Performs other du�es as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution; or two years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in water treatment plant operations. • State of Iowa DNR Grade I Treatment Plant Operator Cer�ficate required within 6 months of hire. State of Iowa DNR Grade II Treatment Plant Operator Cer�ficate required within three years of hire. Valid State of Iowa driver’s license with sa�sfactory driving record required. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City, Iowa within one year of appointment to the posi�on. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or three years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abili�es • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruc�ons furnished in writen, oral, or diagram form. • Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situa�ons. • Ability to evaluate treatment processes and make necessary adjustments. • Ability to perform basic mathema�cal calcula�ons and calculate flow rate, chemical dose and feed rate, and laboratory formulas. • Ability to prepare writen log sheets and reports. • Ability to read and understand technical manuals, regula�ons, safety rules, opera�ng and maintenance instruc�ons, and procedure manuals. Updated: March 2024 • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out du�es. • Ability to speak effec�vely before groups of customers or employees of organiza�on. • Knowledge of micro-computer control systems. • Knowledge of occupa�onal safety health regula�ons concerning water treatment. • Knowledge of water treatment processes. • Skill in collec�ng water samples and conduc�ng laboratory tests. • Skill in opera�ng equipment and instrumenta�on at water treatment plant. Supervision No supervision of direct reports. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 25 pounds and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with or without assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, confined space, and traffic hazards. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, and animals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves more than moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves more than moderate exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, 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. Updated: March 2024 Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024) I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________