(OPAT)-Operator I Trainee

Job Information

General Responsibilities:

Train under direct supervision to work as the assistant filter plant operator and operator of a state-approved water purification plant under ADEM Administrative Code Division Seven (7) Rules and Regulations governing public water supplies. Train and gain the required experience to become certified as a Grade IV Water Plant Operator.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist the Filter Plant Operator in maintaining compliance with the Alabama Safe Drinking Water Act to ensure Public Health and Safety in operating a state-approved treatment plant
• Receive chemicals and make proper chemical feed settings and ensure feeders are correctly functioning
• Collect water samples and perform routine chemical, bacteriological and physical tests
• Train on chlorine cylinder handling and maintenance of chlorine feeder equipment
• Take readings, keep logs and assist with data collection and data entry on operations and equipment per ADEM Rules and Regulations ie, Turbidity records and Turbidimeters maintenance
• Assist in maintaining plant equipment process feeders, etc
• Function in other Operator Trainee slots that do not require certification
• Perform requisition order work using the SAP system
• Pass a respiratory, facial protective fit test successfully for handling chemicals this may include no facial hair for the protective fit test to be effective
• Perform all work safely in accordance with established safety policies and procedures Comply with all safety and health standards and guidelines issued by management
• Perform other duties as assigned..

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Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required; two years of college or technical school preferred.

Certifications

Experience:

Two (2) years of maintenance or related experience preferred; a certificate from technical/trade school may offset one year of work experience.  Strong aptitude for chemistry and math is required.  Must have good verbal and written communication skills. 

Supervision:

NONE

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods
• Reaching by excreting hand(s) or arms(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see and hear within normal parameters
• Ability to move about
• Ability to scale a ladder
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Working Environment:

Loud noise; Inside and Outside, exposed to extreme hot/cold weather conditions and hazardous chemicals