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GENERAL INFORMATION
- Location:
- Williston, ND
- Salary:
- $28,061 - 42,698
- Date posted:
- Jan 07 2011
- Date expires:
- Jan 14 2011 (This job post already expired)
EMPLOYER
- Company:
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City of Williston
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JOB DESCRIPTION
The Williston Public Works Department is accepting applications for a full-time Water Treatment Plant Operator I. The complete job description follows.
Benefits inlcude vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, health and life insurance, and flex plan.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled. Applications may be sent to Public Works or faxed to (701) 577-6360, or emailed to josilynb@ci.williston.nd.us. For more information, call 577-6368.
To be granted veterans preference, the required forms, letters, or certificates must be submitted with the application. The City of Williston does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. The City of Williston is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.
All applicants must complete the application form found at http://www.cityofwilliston.com/usrfiles/Job_Application.pdf.
To be granted veterans preference, the required forms, letters, or certificates must be submitted with the application. This position is open until January 14, 2011. Completed applications should be brought,mailed, e-mailed or faxed to
Josilyn Bean
809 5th Street East
PO Box 2437
Williston, ND 58802-2437
josilynb@ci.williston.nd.us
FAX: 701-577-6360
The City of Williston does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services, and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. The City of Williston is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.
WATER PLANT OPERATOR I
Summary: Receives training in and performs semi-skilled work in the routine operation, servicing and minor maintenance of equipment in a water/wastewater plant.
Supervision Received: Water Production Superintendent; Water Plant Operator IV as assigned.
Supervision Exercised: None
Essential Job Functions:
1. Receives instruction and training in the operation of plant equipment to control the flow and maintain the proper levels of treatment.
2. Receives orientation and training in the performance of a variety of tasks, including the inspection and servicing of equipment and the monitoring of chemical feeders, motors, gauges and valves.
3. Operates filters, takes samples to determine that all treatment facilities are operating efficiently, and takes corrective steps where necessary.
4. Makes periodic rounds of the plant to check equipment operation and flow meters; maintains chemical feeder levels.
5. Records all meter readings, water analysis checks, water and chemical flow and all maintenance performed.
6. May assist technical superior in operation of sludge plant equipment.
7. Performs a variety of buildings and grounds maintenance as assigned; maintains grounds, including mowing and snow removal.
8. Performs related work as required.
Peripheral Job Duties: None
Note: The functions and duties listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of the specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Minimum Qualifications: Some knowledge of chemistry. Some knowledge of simple mathematics. Ability to learn the operation of motors, pumps, meters, electrical systems and related equipment in a water or wastewater plant. Ability to make accurate readings, keep records and make reports. Ability to take verbal and written instructions. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Education: High school graduate or equivalent.
Experience: None OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Requirement: Must have a valid North Dakota driver's license. Must be insurable under the City’s motor vehicle insurance policy.
Equipment Used in Job Performance: Laboratory equipment, computer, telephone, shovel, broom, forklift, lawn mower, weed trimmer, snow blower, electric tools, hand tools.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk; hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions, in high, precarious places and in confined spaces. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.
Range: 40
Annual Salary: $28,061 – 42,698