Water Plant Operator Apprentice - Evanston, United States - City of Evanston

City of Evanston
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Description
JobID: 1015


Position Type:


Public Works/Water Plant Operator Apprentice
Date Posted:

5/23/2024
Location:

Water Plant
Date Available:

TBD
Closing Date:
06/06/2024
Salary: $ $22.00/hourly

Schedule:
Employees may work rotating shifts, changing weekly

NATURE OF WORK:


This is an entry-level water operator apprentice position involving on-the-job training to learn and perform work operating the water treatment plant.

Work involves processing water to produce EPA quality standard water by operating and monitoring pumps and filters, regulating chemical dosages, testing samples, taking readings, recording data, inspecting equipment, and trouble shooting and assessing water processing operations.


Employees may work rotating shifts, changing weekly. Apprentices may be assigned tasks of a similar or higher level classification to gain experience and training in preparation for advancement.

Safety equipment such as hardhat, safety glasses, reflective vest, gloves, steel-toed shoes, SCBA, respirator and other protective equipment as required is worn.

Participation in the apprentice program is not a guarantee of future employment. Participation is limited to a maximum of 12 months in duration and is dependent on availability of City funding.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Specific assignment will include some or all of the following):
In a learning capacity, apprentices may be asked to participate in the following tasks:

  • Monitors plant performance through SCADA system, control panels and analog computer; controls flow rates, and levels and chemical dosage; monitors and operates pump station or filtration equipment.
  • Operates air compressors, internal combustion engines, electric motors, centrifugal pumps, and high voltage control panels to maintain proper water levels of elevated tanks and covered storage reservoirs' puts online steam boilers and generators.
  • Maintains required records of flow rates, levels and chlorine residuals; chemical set points and consumption rates, variables and lab test results; determines chemical dosages, consumption and inventory.
  • Conducts lab tests on water samples; performs turbidity, residual chlorine, alkalinity, hardness, bacteriological and odor tests; adjusts chemical dosages accordingly.
  • Utilizes computer control to conduct periodic washing of filters; examines performance and troubleshoots when necessary.
  • Performs inspections on all installations for safety and security; reports malfunctions to supervisor; may assist in the maintenance and/or repair of equipment.
  • Responds to emergencies such as fires and chlorine leakage by following the Emergency Contingency Plan; coordinates the callout of emergency crews and utility location requests.
  • Performs general office duties such an answering phones, accepting deliveries, assisting customers and vendors.
  • May assist with receiving and offloading chemical deliveries, transferring them to day tanks.
  • May operate as a relief operator and assist in the maintenance and repair of the treatment plant.
  • Assists with filling and draining of settling basins for cleaning and maintenance.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:


  • Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
  • Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
  • Must maintain facial hair within limits of OSHA's respiratory standards to safely use a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

Knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:

  • Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • Ability to perform simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
  • Ability to read and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to effectively communicate with the public.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work cooperatively with others.
  • Ability to pass physical test.
  • Ability to pass drug and alcohol test.
  • Ability to pass basic skills test.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:


Ability to detect small, distant objects; detect odors; bend, crawl, lift, and climb around machinery, distinguish colors, operate power tools.

Ability to hear, see and converse about machinery problems.
Ability to manually operate large valves.
Frequent exposure to chemicals, loud noise levels, dangerous equipment, humidity and odors.
Ability to climb ladders and other equipment throughout the plant.


SUPERVISION:


PUBLIC CONTACT:

The employee has regular contact with other employees in the department.


SELECTION METHOD

TYPE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST

LIFE OF ELIGIBILITY LIST

  • Structured Oral Interview


  • Skills Test

  • The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanst
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