What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Plant Operator I position at City of Cedar Rapids, IA?
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Operates water treatment plants and remote sites in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations. Controls, monitors, analyzes, interprets, and evaluates situations and conditions within treatment and distribution processes to comply with Public Water Supply (PWS) Operating Permit, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and local policies.
Continuous operations; works under minimal supervision; work schedules are pre-established; shift vacancies are filled based on operational need; work is assigned based on operational need; work is repetitive and routine.
The City of Cedar Rapids does not offer sponsorship for employment authorization.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Operates water treatment plant processes (lime softening, coagulation, chloramine disinfection, pH adjustment, filtration, fluoridation, corrosion control);
- Operates remote sites (pump stations, distribution storage, wells, and dam);
- Controls and monitors treatment and distribution processes in manual mode or automated mode;
- Collects and appropriately logs data from hardware devices and software applications;
- Collects, analyzes, and interprets water and other process samples. Makes adjustments;
- Anticipates distribution system situations and conditions and adjusts treatment and supply;
- Cleans, services and performs Operator level maintenance on equipment and work areas;
- Occasionally move up to 55 pound bags of various chemicals;
- Troubleshoots equipment and performs Operator level corrections;
- Initiates work request for Maintenance level support;
- Receives and appropriately logs visitors. Provides safety briefing for new visitors;
- Receives shipments and deliveries. Processes slips, tickets, invoices, and other documents;
- Monitors and logs daily chemical use and inventory;
- Monitors access control and security system and limits entry and access of non-essential personnel;
- Successfully completes all required technical, safety and organizational training;
- Conducts plant tours;
- Performs additional duties not specified above
Acceptable Experience and Training:
- High school diploma or GED required
- State of Iowa Public Water System Certificate Treatment Grade 1 within twelve months of appointment.
Work Schedule
- 8 week rotation that includes Monday-Friday 12am-8am and every other weekend 12 hour shifts
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
The City of Cedar Rapids is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All job applicants will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability and genetic information (including family medical history).
Applicants with Disabilities
We respect and value people with disabilities and are committed to providing a workplace culture of disability inclusion. People with disabilities are supported during the hiring process and are encouraged to apply for employment with the City of Cedar Rapids. In support of the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be provided to those in need of assistance with the application and interview process. To request an accommodation, contact the City's Human Resources department by phone at 319-286-5000 or by email at hr@cedar-rapids.org.
We offer benefits and beyond for our employees and their families!
The City of Cedar Rapids provides outstanding pay, benefits, time off, including:
- Medical co-insurance for participating providers of 90% plan / 10% employee
- Competitive pay
- Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension plans (IPERS) (Download PDF reader) with a 9.44% City contribution and 6.29% employee contribution
- 457 deferred compensation employer match program (City will match up to 0.05% of your annual income each calendar year—learn more here.)
- Flexible Spending (Health Care and Dependent Care Accounts- learn more here)
- An average of 11 paid holidays per year
- Up to $3,000 per year in educational assistance
- 4 weeks of paid parental leave
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness – (The PSLF program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full-time for a qualifying employer. See more info here. )
- Annual pay increases
- Fiscal year pay increases as determined by bargaining contract
- Employees are eligible for longevity pay after 5 years of continuous service
- 100% City paid basic life insurance
- Dental, vision, long-term disability, and supplemental life insurance
- View our Bargaining Benefits Summaries (Download PDF reader)
- Expansive job growth opportunities
- Commitment to professional development
- Private health & wellness coaching partnerships
Salary : $3,000