The City of Conrad is now accepting applications for Water/Wastewater Operator I. Full time (Union) position with benefits package.
Position Summary: Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled technical and maintenance work in the construction, maintenance, operation and repair of water and
wastewater treatment facilities and systems.
Supervision Received: Works under the general Supervision of the Public Works Director or Water/Wastewater Systems Operator II.
Supervision Exercised: None. May provide training and direction to subordinates
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
Operates, maintains, repairs, and replaces equipment malfunctions at the treatment plants; repairs controls, pumps, filters, and other equipment.
Assures that plant operates within required standards.
Operates and maintains water and wastewater pump stations; cleans wet wells and operates pumps and valves to control an adjust flow and treatment process.
Monitors the performance of all equipment, gauges, and charts in the treatment plants and pump stations; records statistical data concerning plant operations;
charts lab test results for trend analysis and maintains accurate records of analyses and test results; evaluates data and writes reports as required.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES:
Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Graduation from high school or GED, plus two years post-secondary college education or technical training in biology, environmental science, chemistry, or
closely related field and two years of experience in a water or wastewater utility, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in water and wastewater treatment plant maintenance and operation
activities.
Working knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices, Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.
Ability to work safely and follow safety policies and procedures.
Ability to perform heavy manual tasks for extended periods of time.
Ability to perform process control calculations.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Must have a valid State of Montana 2B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brake Endorsement.
Current Montana State Class 1 Water Plant Operator, Class 2 Distribution System Operator, and Class 1 Wastewater Operator's Certifications. To be obtained
within one year from date of hire. Must obtain DEQ Water/Wastewater Operators license.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Pumps, generators, mowers, trucks, backhoe, loaders, 4-Wheeler, mixers, jack hammer, jet truck, and other equipment as directed.
May include on-call hours and overtime.
Salary: Dependent on Experience.
Full job description and application available at Conrad City Hall located at 413 S. Main Street, Conrad, MT, on the city website: cityofconrad.com or Job Service Cut Bank located at 1210 East Main, Cut Bank, MT 59427. Return directly to Conrad City Hall or email with "WATER/WASTEWATER OPERATOR" in the subject line to dzimbelman@cityofconrad.com
