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Water Treatment Plant Operator I - IV, City of Rock Hill

Job Category
Utilities
Employee Status
Full Time
Position Hours
12 HOUR SHIFTS from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Follows a schedule rotation of seven days on; followed by seven days off.
Job Duties

Reviews work of others for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and assistance. Assists Plant Superintendent in ensuring safe drinking water supply for customers along with enough water supply for proper fire protection throughout the City. Ensures compliance with division's policies and procedures, standards of quality and safety, and all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Assists in ensuring all treatment at the plant is in accordance with all EPA and SCDHEC regulations with no violations.

Attends all required training and acquires CEUs to maintain Water Treatment Operator License. Follows correct procedures and makes good decisions. Make adjustments to the chemical or flow through the plant based on test results. Develops and implements process control program to guide direction of the plant and makes sound operational decisions. Responds to emergency facility/field situations as required. Guides & assists others during emergency situations.

Troubleshoots the plant when there is an operational issue and gives guidance on corrective action to return plant back to normal operations. Works as a liaison between Preventive Maintenance Contractors and shift operator to ensure no disruption to plant operations. Assists in the optimization of treatment of raw water in accordance with AWOP criteria. Performs generator efficiency tests to ensure equipment is working properly. Assists in the collection and analysis of DBP samples weekly and maintains DBP analyzers to ensure they are performing properly.

Qualifications

Requires an Associate’s Degree or the equivalent of two years of college with studies in hard science, such as engineering, chemistry, geology, biology, mathematics or physics. Requires four years in water plant operation or closely related experience. In addition to applicants with an operational background, candidates with a strong mechanical/maintenance background will also be considered. A minimum of a “D” level certificate in water treatment is required. A valid driver’s license is required. The equivalent combination of licensure, training and related work experience may be considered.

Pay Info
Depending on Qualifications.
How to Apply

To apply, please visit the link below:

Online Jobs | Rock Hill, SC (cityofrockhill.com)

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Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Rock Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, political affiliation, disability, national origin, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), or age. This Notice is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required to do the job. This is intended only to describe the general nature of the job. A more comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities and essential job functions is available on the job description.