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Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician

woodardcurranDefiance, MO

Posted Oct 2 · Last Verified Oct 15

💰 $45,000 – $62,000/yrFull-timemaintenance and facilitiesmanufacturing and production

Quick Summary

Water treatment plant maintenance technician performing daily operations and preventive maintenance on equipment, wells, and motors at a 1941-built facility in Defiance, Missouri.

Skills & Keywords

water treatmentpreventive maintenanceequipment operation

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Monitors plant operations to ensure adherence to all State and Federal regulations.
Collects and analyzes samples from water treatment and TSS samples.
Responds to emergency situations as required or in accordance with emergency operations plan.
Maintains and keeps current State operator’s license.
Maintains stock of chemicals used.
Performs all work in compliance with established safety standards.
Performs minor and major repair and maintenance to plant and equipment.
Is able to wear a respirator.
Operates and maintains chemical feed equipment; calculates chemical feed rates.
Maintains and monitors clear well and treatment basins levels.
Collects water samples in order to perform lab analysis.
Completes and updates daily log sheets and laboratory test results; enters data into Hach WIMS.
Inspects water treatment equipment in order to ensure proper and safe operation.
Receives and records chemical deliveries and monitors chemical storage areas.
Backwashes filters and sets proper flow rate when in use.
Responds to chemical emergencies.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. Currently there is not an on-call rotation. You will be required to respond to emergencies or unpredictable situations. In addition, this position will float as an operator when needed.

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Missouri Water treatment plant operator’s license preferred.
A valid Missouri motor vehicle operator's license.
Working knowledge of the principles, procedures, methods, equipment, materials, and tools employed in the operation' and maintenance of Water Treatment Plant facility.
Thorough knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions involved in water treatment work.
Knowledge of computer applications.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, pre-placement physical and drug screen before employment.