Water Treatment Plant Operator I

Job Title: Water Treatment Plant Operator I

Salary range: Hourly Rate: DOE Grade 22 / $23.78 (Based on Qualifications)

Department: Water-Wastewater

Hours: Full-Time

Job Description:

There’s never been a better time to explore a future with the City of Dover.  We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Water Treatment Division as a Water Treatment Plant Operator I.  The essential function of the Water Treatment Plant Operator I position is to operate and maintain water treatment equipment.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitoring water treatment processes, adjusting chemical and physical processes, and maintaining logs and records.
• Maintaining water treatment or general plant equipment and systems; general clean-up of plant.
• Performing work at various water treatment facilities located throughout the City’s water system. 
• Plumbing and minor electrical repairs in addition to equipment repair and installation as required.
• Measuring of chemicals, introduction of chemicals to the public water supply, understanding of instrumentation and working in an environment subject to rapid change.
• Problem-solving ability including ability to perform in demanding, high-stress, emergency situations that require quick decision making skills.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid Delaware Driver’s License.
• Ability to obtain Approved Sampler/Tester certification through the State of Delaware licensing system within six (6) months of employment.
• Ability to obtain a license as a Water Treatment Plant Operator through the State of Delaware licensing system within one (1) year of employment.
• Working on a 24-7 rotating schedule, as well as working on federal holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Equivalent of one (1) year of college or vocational school education in chemistry, water treatment, or a closely related field.
• Experience in both mechanical maintenance and in the operation of water treatment facilities.

To view the entire job description, please visit: https://www.cityofdover.com/job-titles-and-rates and click on DOE Union Employees Job Titles

A criminal background investigation and driver’s license review will be required. Candidates may be given a job-related test during the interview.

Ethical conduct and honest behavior are our basic organizational values. Candidates will be instrumental in assisting to make Dover a place where people want to live through our motto – Dedication, Ownership, Vision, Excellence and Reliability

City of Dover is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hourly Rate: DOE Grade 22 / $23.78 (Based on Qualifications)

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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