Plant Operator

Position Purpose

Under general supervision of the Management, operates heavy and specialized motor equipment requiring special training and skill, and does related work as required.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Checks treatment plant operation at frequent intervals to determine that all equipment is operating properly.
• Backwashes filters and adjusts controls when necessary.
• Maintains a supply of chemicals in the chemical feeders and checks on proper feeding.
• Reads meters, and maintains records on pumping, chemicals used, tank levels and flow rates.
• Performs chemical tests at specified intervals and records results.
• Ensures standards are met for compliance.
• Monitors and records readings at weather station.
• Cleans, adjusts and maintains treatment plant equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education/Experience/Background

• High School Diploma/GED is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Familiarity with Laboratory processes, instruments, and chemical hygiene.
• Good knowledge and skill of pumps, motors, and other pumping station equipment and skill in their operation.
• Mechanical ability, accuracy, thoroughness, carefulness and good judgement and Ability to work alone, maintaining personal safety standards.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Rhode Island Class III Full Treatment License.

Benefits

Our employees are covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans, savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more.