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City of Lowell - Water Utility Head Filter Operator in Lowell, Massachusetts
Salary & Hours: \$35.5832 (min) to \$39.4304 (max) per hour; 40 hours/week ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Under direction and supervision of the Plant Manager, Water Filtration Super, and other designated personnel:
- Responsible for the operation, lubrication and maintenance of electric water pumps in various locations of the Water Filtration Division;
- Assists in the operation of the filtration plant including the examination, inspections, repair, operation and maintenance of filters, connections, gates, valves, recorders, indicators, etc;
- Plans, assigns and supervises the work of filter operators, pump station operators, etc, and evaluates their work performance periodically;
- Compiles records and analyzes data from laboratory work; provides copies to regulatory agencies required by law;
- Makes routine control tests such as chlorine residuals, pH levels, turbidity, color, fluoride tests etc;
- Keeps an inventory of chemicals and requisitions for supplies and materials as needed;
- Reads, interprets, records and replaces charts as required; schedules employees for work shifts; records absences, overtime and vacation time.
- Performs related duties as required
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Directly supervises employees in the Water Utility.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization\'s policies and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Complete knowledge of the methods, materials, equipment and practices of water treatment; knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the operation and maintenance of water treatment facilities; knowledge of the methods and techniques used in order to properly handle variations in water quality and quantity; knowledge of the safety practices which should be observed in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment facility; knowledge of the sampling and laboratory test procedures; ability to interpret logs, gauges, and test results relative to treatment plant operations; ability to read, understand and apply federal, state and local regulations, rules and laws pertaining to the operation of a water treatment plant. Must have the ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in carrying out work details and allocating work to subordinates. In addition, must have the ability to instruct and supervise skilled and unskilled workers. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Possession of a current and valid Water Treatment Plant Operator\'s Grade 3 or higher license issued from the Board of Certification of Operators of Water Treatment facilities.