Water Treatment Apprentice Operator

Essential function is to assist in maintaining the Districts water treatment facilities under the direction of the Lead Operator and Water Treatment Manager.  Monitors treatment plant(s) water quality at frequent intervals; Grains knowledge of the water treatment to make appropriate adjustments to chemicals and flows, as well as working with the operations staff in maintaining water quality in the treatment plant(s) and distribution system.  The operator may interface with customers, contractors and consultants, representing the needs and interest of the District.

• Assist in operating district treatment facilities
• Assist in prioritizing daily tasks; communicate tasks effectively to all staff members involved
• Assist in monitoring raw and treated water flows and pumping rates as needed
• Assist monitoring reservoir levels
• Assist in maintaining plant facilities and grounds
• Assist in ensuring cleanliness of treatment facilities
• Assist in water quality sampling and laboratory analysis
• Assist in maintaining mechanical equipment in all treatment facilities
• Participate in all safety programs of the district 
• Assist in gathering data for use in evaluating plant procedures and operations
• Participates in special projects, collecting and evaluating data, and making suggestions for plant implementation
• Performs laboratory testing of water quality through various analysis 
• Participate in and support the districts continuous improvement programs and projects 
• Requires on-call rotation and the ability to respond to emergency call outs (must be able to respond within 30 minutes)
• Practices safe working procedures at all times
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications, Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Utah Driver License
• Ability to acquire Treatment IV certification within 24 months of employment.
• Basic computer knowledge

• Basic computer skills
• Ability to logically solve problems.
• Possess the physical and mental ability to perform necessary tasks. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, contractors, other agencies and the public. 
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Personal computer, including word processing, spreadsheets, and database software
• Tablet
• Smart phone
• Laboratory equipment
• Motor vehicle

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 regularly works inside and outside in all types of weather conditions
• Employee will be occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, mud, snow and ice, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed mostly in field settings. Considerable outdoor/indoor work is expected. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate testing instruments, heavy equipment, computers and various pieces of office equipment
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, talk, or hear, use both hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Attendance/Punctuality: is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time
• Communication: speaks clearly in positive or negative situations; listens without interruption and asks questions to get clarification
• Professionalism: tactfully approaches others; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments
• Safety and Security: always observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
• Team Work: balances individual and team responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; recognizes accomplishments of other team members
• Dependability: follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan

This is a full-time position.Regularly scheduled days and hours of work are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, totaling 40 regular hours per week.Additional hours of work can be expected from time to time outside of the regularly scheduled working hours.May be expected to participate in on-call rotation.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Eligibility for health, dental, vision and life insurance coverage, HSA option, 401(k) plan and retirement through Utah Retirement Systems, subject to plan terms; vacation leave, sick leave, thirteen (13) company-paid holidays.  Other various fringe benefits include but are not limited to annual clothing allowance and company paid cell phone which are both subject to completion of the first six-months on the job.

Job application available online. Interested applicants must submit a completed application for employment and resume to terese@jssd.us  

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