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GENERAL INFORMATION
- Location:
- Williston, ND
- Salary:
- $35,920 - 54,657
- 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 IV. The complete job description follows. Benefits include 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
Administrative Assistant Josilyn Bean
809 5th Street East
PO Box 2437
Williston, ND 58802-2437
josilynb@ci.williston.nd.us
FAX: 701-577-6360
If there are no qualified applicants, this opening may be under-filled as a Water Treatment Plant Operator III, II or I. 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 IV
Summary: Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in the moderately complex operation, monitoring, and minor servicing of equipment and chemical treatment analysis in a water or wastewater treatment plant.
Supervision Received: Water Plant Superintendent
Supervision Exercised: Lower level personnel as assigned.
Essential Job Functions:
1. On an assigned shift, operates pumps, control panels, chlorinators, fluoridators, dry and liquid chemical feeders, filters and other water plant equipment; adjusts valves and controls to maintain constant flow of water and run routine laboratory analysis.
2. Regulates addition of such chemicals as chlorine, fluoride, coagulant, and lime to water as necessary; keeps records of amount of chemicals added to the water.
3. Makes periodic rounds of plant checking charts on level gauges and flow meters; maintains logs of plant operations.
4. Operates and maintains equipment for drying lime sludge, including pumps, vacuum filters, conveyors, and other components.
5. Checks, lubricates, and repairs pumps, air compressor, emergency generators, and other plant equipment.
6. Exercises supervision over lower level personnel as assigned.
7. Cleans, paints, and otherwise repairs the general physical properties of the plant; maintains grounds, including mowing and snow removal.
8. Performs related work as required.
9. The nature of this position requires the ability to respond to emergencies in a timely fashion. The position residency shall be such that when the employee is notified of an emergency, the safe and prudent driving time to the water treatment plant shall be within 22 minutes of notification.
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: Knowledge of the proper methods of repairing, lubricating, and maintaining mechanical equipment. Some knowledge of the principles, practices, equipment, and methods used in water treatment and pumping operations. Some knowledge of the occupational hazards connected with water plant and related activities and of necessary safety precautions. Ability to maintain, repair, and adjust water pumps, chemical feed machines, and other water plant equipment. Ability to work according to a prescribed routine and to remain alert through long periods of time. Ability to take accurate readings, to keep routine records, and to make arithmetic computations. Skill in the use and care of hand and bench tools.
Education: High school or trade school graduate, preferable including courses in chemistry and related subjects.
Experience: Three years experience as a Water Plant Operator III, or equivalent. OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Necessary Special Requirement: Must have a Class IV North Dakota Water Plant Operator certification at time of hire. Must have a valid North Dakota driver license. Must be insurable under the City’s motor vehicle insurance policy.
Equipment Used in Job Performance: Laboratory equipment, computer, telephone, lawn mower, snow blower, hand tools, forklift, hoists.
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,, 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: 50
Annual Salary: $35,920 – 54,657