Filter Plant Technician

SUMMARY: Primary function is to properly operate Filter Plant and Raw Water Pumping Station. Works alone or directs helpers and other workmen as required.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT: Filters, controllers, gauges, meters, chemical feeders, pumps, surface wash, laboratory equipment, etc.

MATERIALS: Water, chemicals, charts, etc.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Anticipates changes in weather, water supply quantity and quality and consumption needs and controls plant accordingly.
• Responsible for observing any unusual conditions in the water; such as objectionable tastes and odors, changes in acidity, alkalinity, turbidity, color, residual chlorine, manganese, etc., and either makes the necessary adjustments to treatment or calls for assistance.
• Performs various routine physical, chemical and microbiological tests.
• Controls the amount of chemicals being fed at the Filter Plant and Pumping Station.
• Receives chemical and freight deliveries as necessary.
• Fills chemical hopper at the Filter Plant if bulk handling equipment is not operational.

• Maintains chemical lines as required.
• Monitors, operates and washes filters.
• Observes SCADA equipment, gauges and recorders and keeps necessary records and logs.
• Operates pumps, engines and valves as necessary.
• Responsible for observing any unusual circumstances in the automatic equipment as rounds are made and responsible for reporting same.
• Makes minor adjustments to equipment; such as pumps, stuffing box, etc.
• Maintains cleanliness of instrument panels, meters, work places, and such other areas as are used in day-to-day work.
• Performs miscellaneous duties; such as, collecting plant samples, distribution samples, changing charts, etc.
• When not operating, performs general laboring as required including but not limited to; painting, cleaning, repairing, etc.
• In the absence of the Assistant to the Superintendent, performs all laboratory work.
• Assists in guiding tours through the plant when scheduled and during Open House.
• Assists the maintenance men when needed.
• In the absence of the maintenance man, is expected to perform light maintenance duties.
• Changes empty chlorine cylinders.
• Answers phone calls in a courteous manner, responding appropriately to emergencies and complaints.
• During hours when the office is not open, dispatches servicemen in accordance with instructions of the Distribution Superintendent or his Assistant.
• Responds to plant and utility emergencies as described in Standard Operating Procedures developed at Filter Plant.

• Monitors tank levels and other system information and alert proper personnel to abnormalities or problems.
• Visually monitors the security of the finished water storage area.
• Cooperates with and supports the Company’s security service as required and outlined in Company’s Standard Operating Procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.48 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

COVID-19 considerations:
We are working onsite following all COVID safety guidelines.

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30