Water Treatment Operator
Core
Operates and maintains water treatment plants and well systems to ensure safe public water production and quality.
Role type
Water Treatment Operator
Builds
Class IV water systems for public consumption
Domain
Water utility / Environmental services
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
SCADA system operation, chemical feed rate calculation, mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, heavy equipment operation, plumbing applications, disinfection processes, color discrimination, physical labor (lifting/pushing/pulling)
Preferred skills
Prior water production/treatment experience, Level II water treatment license
Technologies
SCADA control interfaces, digital data recording tools
Responsibilities
Conduct routine water testing and record results; monitor system parameters via charts, gauges, and digital screens; perform installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and pumping equipment; operate water treatment plants and wells; manage chemical inventory and feed rates; respond to system emergencies like main breaks; work rotating shifts including on-call duty.