City of Chesapeake

Seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator IV (Class I)l with leadership qualities who can provide training on water treatment processes and systems and overall plant operations.. Work involves scheduling operators, dispatching service calls for after hour's operations, calibrating plant equipment, monitoring physical and chemical water treatment processes, driving a commercial rollback truck as needed, and managing the wastewater system within the plant.. The Water Treatment Plant Operator Class I maintains operational logs and performs routine laboratory tests, analyzes results and makes adjustments, as needed.. The Water Treatment Plant Operator IV [Class I] must have a Class A or B CDL , or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire is also required.. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emerge

water treatment plant operator

Seeking an innovative and highly motivated team player to oversee junior operators and oversee treatment operations at either of two water treatment plants. Seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator IV (Class I)l with leadership qualities who can provide training on water treatment processes and systems and overall plant operations.<ul> <li>Work involves scheduling operators, dispatching service calls for after hour's operations, calibrating plant equipment, monitoring physical and chemical water treatment processes, driving a commercial rollback truck as needed, and managing the wastewater system within the plant.</li> </ul><ul><li>The Water Treatment Plant Operator Class I maintains operational logs and performs routine laboratory tests, analyzes results and makes adjustments, as needed.</li></ul><ul><li>Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on water treatment equipment and systems.</li></ul><ul><li>Coordinates activities with other departments and offices to maintain normal operation of the water distribution and sewer collection systems.</li></ul><ul><li>Interacts with customers by providing tours to enhance public understanding of the water treatment process, answering questions and providing general information.</li></ul><ul><li>Performs routine office tasks including typing, maintaining records, faxing, phoning, and copying.</li></ul><ul><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel required.</li></ul><ul><li>The Water Treatment Plant Operator IV [Class I] must have a Class A or B CDL , or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire is also required.</li></ul> In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Generally, a positive test result for marijuana, alcohol, or other controlled substances will disqualify an applicant from employment. Possession of a medical marijuana license will not excuse an applicant from the testing process or the consequences of testing positive for marijuana. Required Qualifications VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS : Requires a high school diploma or a GED and formal training, special courses, or self-education equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education or specialized advanced training in biology, chemistry, or a closely related field. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this position requires a minimum of four years of related, full-time equivalent experience. SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : <ul> <li>Requires a valid driver's license and driving record in compliance with City Driving Standards . Standards and a Virginia Class I Water works Operator's License.</li> <li>Position requires a Class I Waterworks license.</li> <li>A Class (B) and/or Class (A) Commercial Driver's License ( CDL ), or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire, is also required. Special skills or other certifications may be required.</li> </ul> SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emerge Preferred Qualifications

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