Water Plant Operator/Meter Reader

Under direct supervision, performs semi-skilled and some skilled work in the operation and maintenance of the water treatment and facilities, reads and maintains water meters; Work varies, individual judgment within prescribed standards and procedures is required. Must either reside in the corporate city limits of Chinook, or within a 10 minute response time of the corporate city limits.

Education, training & experience requirements:

Graduation from high school or its equivalent and some work experience. Must possess the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Shall work toward the obtaining of water certification within one year; must possess a valid Montana Driver's License.

Ability to read, write and follow instruction manuals; physical demands include lifting 50 to 75 pounds, (greater with assistance), bending, crawling, stooping and climbing; work in uncontrollable environment of dampness, heat, cold and pollution, and exposure to chemicals, acids, infectious wastes, and hanta virus. Position is essentially a training position and may perform duties of laborer; Reads and maintains water meters.

Major areas of accountability & performance:

Assists in the operation of the water facility; Performs various tasks in the maintenance of the plant and equipment; Assists, when applicable in the taking, testing and analysis of samples to assure the established standards of quality are maintained; May fill weekend assignments; May serve as meter reader; and other related duties.

Initiates routine operational records and prepares tests results, tabulations, and summary reports; uses equipment or material requiring care to assure against breakdown or deterioration; position requires employee to perform a multitude of movements of which a substantial physical effort is required; requires contact with chemicals and undesirable physical conditions; hazards are moderate requiring care and use of proper safety equipment and procedures to prevent injury; hazards such as dog attacks may require constant alertness; contact with the public is necessary as informational; requires contact with fellow employees and other departments.