Water Treatment Plant Operator

Work site environment

• Outdoors

Work setting

• Willing to relocate

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Analyze test results and instrument readings
• Collect and test water samples for chemical and bacterial content
• Collect waste and sewage samples, test and analyze results
• Complete and maintain plant logs and reports
• Maintain and repair installation equipment, help with the installation, the assembly, and repairs to equipment
• Maintain chemical feed stocks
• Make adjustments to plant equipment and systems
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
• Monitor and read recording instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure plant systems and equipment are operating within prescribed limits
• Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the treatment and distribution of water
• Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the flow of sewage and to treat and dispose of sewage and wastes
• Patrol plant to check pumps, motors, filters, chlorinators and other plant equipment
• Read recording instruments to measure output and consumption levels, bacterial content, chlorine and fluoride levels
• Transport and mix chemicals, and operate equipment used to unload chemicals

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

• Water Distribution Certificate (Levels I, II, III or IV)
• Water Treatment Certificate (Levels I, II, III or IV)
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Driving record check (abstract)

Transportation/travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Handling heavy loads
• Overtime required
• Repetitive tasks

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)