Hardin County Water District No.1 – Water Treatment Plant Operator- Pirtle Spring Water Treatment Plant

Description:

TITLE OF POSITION: Water Treatment Plant Operator – Class IV-A
DEPARTMENT: Pirtle Spring Water Treatment Plant

BASIC POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Operate a Class IV-A Public Water Treatment Plant. Assist Distribution Department, Water
Quality/Measurement Specialist and Maintenance Specialist as needed.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
Light equipment maintenance and cleaning as well as general facility housekeeping, including
maintenance of plant grounds and mowing Performs all required duties in the daily operations of a Class
IV-A Public Water Treatment Plant under limited supervision. Performs all phases of the water treatment
process, equipment maintenance and cleaning, computer based records management, and water quality
testing. Operate, monitor, and calibrate water quality instrumentation. Receive and answer customer
phone calls. Carry out research and pilot studies as needed to optimize and improve plant operations.
Provide daily reports and updates to other operators and plant supervisor. Monitor chemical levels and
dosage rates. Perform jar tests and other indicators of water quality within plant. Understand and follow
the regulations enforced by the Kentucky Division of Water. Comply with and follow District and industry
safety standards. Acquire bacteriological laboratory analyst certification within a reasonable time. Any
and all other job duties as may be assigned. Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality is
required.

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:
Required to work unsupervised at times and perform assigned and non-assigned tasks and duties. Prior
experience talking to public and customers and ability to learn and understand billing and collection
policies. Must utilize Windows based programs.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Involves high school level math abilities, basic understanding and comprehension of biology and
chemistry as used in water treatment operations, required to talk with customers politely and understand
and explain District policies and make treatment process decisions. May be required to lift objects up to
50 lbs above waist level and must move throughout water plant facility, including climbing up and down
steep stairs and ladders. Must monitor visual and audible alarms and operate a personal computer
keyboard with monitor. Stand at bench and operate laboratory and water testing equipment. Must
operate riding and push mowing equipment, string weed cutters and other small power equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS
This position involves working within an indoor office environment around general office equipment,
moving, pressurized equipment and chemicals as well as working outdoors in all types of weather. Must
work a shift with no supervision. Some travel required to other locations within Kentucky. Position
requires working various shifts at all times of the day and frequently working on holidays.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, science, or equivalent from an accredited college or university is
preferred. Class IV-A Water Plant Operators License from the Kentucky Division of Water and at least
three years previous experience operating a water plant without supervision. Valid driver’s license
required.

Online at our website: https://hcwd.com/employment/

Location:

Kim Brewer
Hardin County Water District No.1
1400 Rogersville Rd.
Radcliff, KY 40160

Contact Email:

kbrewer@hcwd.com

Website: