Senior Water Treatment Operator
City of Seattle
- Ravensdale, WA
- $41.68-45.06 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
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- Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
- Generous benefits package
- Free Orca Pass
- City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
- Growth potential and advancement opportunities.
- Operates, maintains, and repairs chemical and mechanical equipment (i.e., pumps, motors, valves etc.) for water diversion and treatment operations.
- Closely monitor water treatment operations using liquid chlorine and flouride and adjust treatment process to ensure concentrations meet water quality targets for treated drinking water delivered to the Lake Youngs River and Cedar Treatment Plant.
- Adjusts chemical feed rates as necessary to maintain assigned treatment levels.
- Operates related equipment, including emergency electric generators, control valves, flow transmitters, and pumps.
- Coordinates maintenance program for all water treatment equipment at an assigned facility, performs repairs or related equipment.
- Perform water sample tests for chlorine, fluoride, temperature, turbidity and related water conditions.
- Receive and assist in the unloading and storage of chloride containers and bulk shipments of liquid chemicals.
- Monitor river flow and water quality in the Cedar River.
- Manage the diversion and treatment of water from the Cedar River.
- Monitor and manage inventory of chemicals, supplies and equipment parts as needed.
- Respond to emergency conditions involving equipment failure, power outages, or whenever water quality has been affected.
- Participate in planning the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of new facilities or equipments.
- Train staff in the operation of a variety of equipment/procedure
Education and Experience Equivalency:One year or more of education in water treatment operation and maintenance or in an approved waterworks training program. (OR)Combinations of appropriate education, training, certification, and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements.License: Current valid Washington State driver's license.Certification Requirements: Certification by the State of Washington as a Water Distribution Manager Class II within twelve (12) months of appointment for continued employment.You will be most successful in this role if you possess one or more of the following:
- Basic knowledge of the principles of river hydraulics. This can come from work experience, formal education, or recreation.
- Demonstrated reliability.
- Critical thinking skills for anticipating events and solving problems, both independently and in collaboration with others.
- An associate degree, or higher. Preferably in a science or technology field.
- Practical understanding of physics.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Products and work management (Maximo), timesheet, and budget-tracking software products (Peoplesoft).
- Knowledge of water supply and distribution systems.
- Experience with maintenance of water treatment and related equipment.
- Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with diverse co-workers, community members, vendors, and agencies.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and written documentation.
- Required to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Occasionally required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and/or holidays to respond emergency situations or to facilitate planned, special projects.
- Required to stand, walk, or bend for extended period of time, and work in confined spaces.
- Required to lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
- Required to handle or work around hazardous substances.
- At times work alone in a remote, but secure, location.
- Required to climb and work at heights up to 100 feet above ground level.
- Required to participate in standby duty rotation once trained.
- An online application and supplemental questionnaire must be fully completed for consideration.
- Please do not attach resumes or cover letters, as they will not be considered in the review of candidate's qualifications.
- If you are selected to advance in this hiring process, you may be asked to obtain a Full Washington Driver Abstract from the Department of Licensing. Please do not provide until requested.
- This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided with an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
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