Water Treatment Plant Operator I or II

The Water Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for the daily operational and maintenance activities of the City's public water system, ensuring the system operates using acceptable public health practices and in compliance with all applicable regulations. This position involves monitoring and operating the water system, as well as assisting with and completing projects related to the maintenance of the water plant, wells, booster stations, and reservoirs.

Key duties include day-to-day water plant operations, cross-connection control activities, and general fieldwork. The Water Treatment Plant Operator reports directly to the Water Treatment Plant Supervisor.

The salary range for WTPO I is between $5,701 - $7,008 per month. The salary range for WTPO II is between $6,458 - $7,939 per month. The starting salary is based on qualifications and experience.

• Assist in the implementation of the Cross-connection Control program by performing inspections, organization, and monitoring of testing requirements, and assisting in documentation and recordkeeping.
• Perform routine water plant and pump station maintenance duties, such as lubricating pump bearings, using hand-operated grease guns, and cleaning, preparing, and painting machinery, equipment, and facilities. Repair or replace valves, switches, motors, and related equipment as required or assigned.
• Perform day-to-day operations of the water system, including obtaining distribution samples, cleaning intake screens, checking chlorine gas systems, backwashing treatment filters, and lab work on pH, turbidity, and alkalinity. Additionally, the individual will monitor Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems and make necessary adjustments.
• Maintain the water system and facilities by performing routine duties such as pump maintenance, plumbing repairs, lubricating pump bearings, and cleaning/painting machinery and facilities, while also ensuring the verification and calibration of all equipment.
• Assist in maintaining records, logs of daily operations, record meter and gauge readings, weather conditions, equipment malfunctions, and related information.
• Collect and test water, monitor and apply chemicals as needed, and document and report test results for reports to regulatory agencies.
• Monitor and maintain inventory needed for division work, making purchases as necessary, and performing product research or placing orders as required.
• Perform site checks and testing on city equipment and at city-owned facilities. Clean and maintain as required.
• Ensure work complies with WISHA safety standards and the City’s Accident Prevention and Safety Program, including identifying unsafe working conditions and deficiencies and taking appropriate action to immediately correct them.
• Ensure work complies with federal, state, county, and City of Leavenworth laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
• Perform task management software functions for the division (e.g., Permit Trax).
• Be available for on-call times during off-hours of the day and shall be available to work weekends, holidays, festivals, and other shifts as necessary to ensure proper operation of the water system.

• Maintain regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
• May be required to obtain additional education as required to conduct job functions.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Background Check

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. College-level courses and/or specialized education in water treatment, wastewater treatment, or other related fields are preferred.
• Any combination of education and experience that would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the duties associated with the position.
• Possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license on employment start date, with a driving record acceptable to the City.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Washington State Department of Health-issued Water Treatment Plant Operator-in-Training (WTPO OIT) 1 within six (6) months of employment start date.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Water…