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 operation, mechanical/electrical troubleshooting, chemical feed rate calculation, heavy equipment operation, plumbing applications, disinfection processes, color discrimination
Preferred skills
Water production experience, Level II certification
Technologies
SCADA systems, digital monitoring tools
Responsibilities
Monitor daily system demand and weather factors; conduct routine water testing and record results; operate water treatment plants and wells using SCADA; perform installation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and pumping equipment; calculate and adjust chemical feed rates; monitor chemical inventory levels; respond to system anomalies like main breaks; take various shift assignments and on-call duty.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC