Water Treatment Operator Technician Job at City of Quincy, Quincy, IL

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  • City of Quincy
  • Quincy, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Department : Utilities

Crew: Filter

Job Title: Operator Technician

Labor Grade : 8

Shift: Swing Shift

Note: The listed duties are only illustrative and are not intended to describe every function that may be performed by this job class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed if such duties are a logical assignment to the position.

Job Duties :

Operates pumping and purification equipment to meet water quality standards

Monitors and logs gauges, meter reading, and control panels; sees that feeders are supplied with chemicals

Cleans plant and does supervised maintenance work

Washes filters, settling and treatment basins

Performs night watch duties if required by shift

Unloads chemicals as required

Collects samples; does routine laboratory sampling

Performs simple laboratory cleaning to keep work area neat and orderly

Replenishes laboratory glassware and supplies as needed from cabinets and storage area

Performs basic laboratory tasks and tests as directed by the Lab Supervisor or Shift Supervisor

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must be able to work in inclement weather

Must be able to walk on different surface types

Must be able to walk and stand for extending periods of time

Must be able to bend, stoop, squat, tug, pull, and reach overhead

May be required to climb out of a confined space area (water unit treatment process)

May be required to climb into a manhole

Knowledge of appropriate methods of lifting and carrying up to 70 pounds

Knowledge of pulling, and/or pushing heavy items up to 130 pounds

Must be able to push, pull, or drag a fire hose

Must be able to push, pull, or drag a manhole cover

Must be able to get into and out of a vehicle several times a day

Must wear proper safety gear and equipment suitable to job being performed

Must attend required safety training for duties performed

Must be safety conscious

Must be able to read and write

Must be able to understand chemical labels and government regulations of water treatment, all gauges and handling logs

Must not be colorblind

Must possess ability to follow instructions

Minimum Qualification Requirements :

Must possess or have the ability to obtain an Illinois Class B CDL with airbrake endorsement

Job Tags

Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift

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