Water Treatment Operator

Operate a wide variety of pumps, valves, pipes, and reservoirs used in the water production system, impacting pumping stations, chemical water treatment systems, dewatering facilities, lagoons, lift stations, and boilers and monitor chemical dosage levels and operate chemical feed equipment to ensure proper functioning and application of chemicals.

The City of Minneapolis does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Work Location

This position currently works on-site only.

* Operate and monitor the water systems equipment such as filters, membrane units, chemical feeders, pumps, boilers, valves, tanks, and filter presses to produce potable water.

* Operate pumping stations, chemical water treatment systems, dewatering facilities, lagoons, lift stations, and filter presses.

* Monitor and measure chemical dosage levels and operate chemical feed equipment to ensure proper functioning and application of chemicals.

* Operate various pumps, valves, pipes, and reservoirs used in the water production system.

* Inspect and perform essential maintenance of all related chemical, pumping, and analytical equipment.

* Perform inspections throughout the facilities on a roving schedule to assess conditions and effect required corrective action, including regular, pre-defined, and as-needed tasks.

* Record and maintain process information on water quality, production, pumping, and maintenance.

* Perform and interpret routine water quality analyses by collecting samples and performing physical and chemical analyses.

* Positively engage in training both as a trainee and mentor in areas in Minneapolis plant operations. When serving as a mentor, assist supervisors in assessing training progress.

* Clean, maintain and calibrate analytical equipment and chemical feed pumps.

* Perform routine monitoring of building mechanical systems and low-pressure heating boilers. If qualified and properly licensed, additional boiler duties may be assigned.

* Perform housekeeping duties and ground maintenance within and around facilities.

* Operate forklifts, pallet movers, and specialized equipment for moving railroad cars.

* Receive chemical deliveries, including escort, unloading, and transferring.

* Repair ultrafiltration membrane filters.

* Perform other related duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Perform office and fieldwork. Field type conditions in a water treatment plant and outside; work may include working in all kinds of weather conditions; exposure to heat, gases, fumes, chemicals, dust, dirt, and noise; ability to climb and work off of stairs, ladders and other platforms; ability to lift, maneuver and carry tools/equipment weighing up to 50 pounds; operate valves requiring up to 100 pounds of force;

as needed, wear a respirator; work alone; work in confined spaces, in spaces which are not easily accessible and underground; climb down and work in manholes; work/stand on various surfaces.

Availability

The Minneapolis drinking water utility is a 24 hours a day, seven-days-a-week operation. Therefore, the person(s) filling this position must be willing to work fixed or rotating shift assignments, 24 hours a day and 365 days per year, including weekends and holidays, and be willing and able to work unanticipated, extended shifts until relieved by another employee.

Typical Shifts

6:30 am - 2:30 pm, 2:30 pm - 10:30pm, 10:30 pm - 6:30am

Minimum Qualifications

Water Environment Technologies Diploma (One Year Program) or Equivalent; post-secondary course work in Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology or related science field.

Minimum Experience

N/A. This is an entry level position, years of experience performing operator work is desirable but not required.

License/Certifications

Currently posses a Minnesota Class 'D' Water Supply Operator Certificate or ability to obtain certificate before hire.

Currently possess and maintain a valid Driver's License without restrictions.

Equivalency

A combination of directly related education and/or experience may be considered.

Directly-related education in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or a related field or experience working at a water treatment plant performing the duties listed above.

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