JOB
Under the direction of the Water Treatment Plant Primary Operator or designee, responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of the Town’s water treatment facility, storage tanks and pumping stations in accordance with all State and Federal regulations, standards and procedures.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Water System Operations:
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Operate, maintain, and repair a variety of equipment and apparatus used in the water treatment plant, river water pumping station, Bancroft Pumping Station, water storage, and facilities, telemetry systems.
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During the regular rotation of the WTP Operators, assume the sole responsibility for the securing of the plant and ensuring that the quality of the drinking water is safe and within established quantity and quality standards.
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Collect or obtain water samples. Perform designated laboratory analyses; interpret findings, and make necessary adjustments to system. Adjust chemical dosages and feed pumps.
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Operate and maintain backwash filter washing equipment.
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Monitor gauges, metering equipment and control panel to observe operations and changes. Take corrective action to alleviate problem areas.
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Make regular inspections and observations of plant operating and process systems.
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Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain water treatment plant supplies and equipment. Ensure proper hook-ups where applicable.
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May be required to operate a motorboat to make pond inspections and collect water samples.
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Ensure facility compliance with applicable safety and health regulations and guidelines.
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Connect and repair hazardous chemical feed lines including oxygen and ozone.
Wastewater Collection Operations:
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Respond to emergency situations as required.
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Operate, maintain, and inspect sewer ejector stations that operate 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
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Make regular inspections of pumps, compressors, and controls of wastewater system components.
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Operate emergency power generators, switchgear, and circuit breakers to maintain system operations.
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Operate and maintain telemeter lines and signals.
LOX System – Ozone Operations:
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Operate and maintain the liquid oxygen ozone generator(s) destruct units, cooling water units and nitrogen boost system.
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Maintain control valves, ozone ambient monitors, ozone residual monitors and liquid oxygen filters and controls.
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Oversee all chemical deliveries including liquid oxygen.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Grade: WT-4: TC (T3 OIT) license
WT-5: TD (T4 OIT) license
WT-6: T3 (Full) license
WT-7: T4 (Full) license
Standard Work Week: 40 hours, Tuesday through Saturday
Job Class Code: 7090
Risk Code: 7520
The Town of Andover is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The Town is committed to advancing its workforce culture of antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
