Glenwood Municipal Utilities - Full Time Maintenance Operator Person
(Added 5/28/2020)City of Cedar Rapids - Water Plant Operations Manager
(Added 5/19/2020)MARSHALLTOWN WATER WORKS - TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR
(Added 5/6/2020)West Central Iowa Rural Water Assn - Water Utility Manager
(Added 4/29/2020)Peerless Well & Pump - Sales / Project Manager
(Added 4/4/2020)City of Sioux City - UTILITY WORKER
(Added 3/8/2020)
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Glenwood Municipal Utilities
- Full Time Maintenance Operator Person
(Added 5/28/2020)
Glenwood Municipal Utilities is seeking applications for a Maintenance / Operator Person. Duties include, but not limited to, operations and maintenance of the water and wastewater treatment facilities, sewer and water systems, machinery, equipment, and related activities . For more information regarding this position please go to the GMU website www.glenwoodmu.com. We are an equal opportunity employer. For consideration please send your resume and application to Glenwood Municipal Utilities c/o Search Committee 7 N. Vine St. Glenwood, IA 51534 or email to [email protected]. We will be accepting applications until 6/22/2020 at 4:00pm.
City of Cedar Rapids - Water Plant Operations Manager
(Added 5/19/2020)
CITY OF CEDAR RAPIDS
POSITION PROFILE
JOB CODE #/TITLE: NB182
Water Plant Operations Manager
POSITION #/TITLE: 0151 W
ater Plant Operations Manager
Adopted: 07-97
Revised: 05-2020
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Dept /Division: Utilities/Water
Manager Level: Management
Salary Plan/Description: NBU/Non-Bargaining Unit
Salary Grade: D5
Reports To Position #/Job Code #/JC Title: 0230/NB190/Water Utility Plant Mgr
Dotted-line Reports To Position #/Job Code #/JC Title:
FLSA Status: Exempt
City Overtime Status (Employee Type): Exempt (Salaried)
Physical Demand Rating: Medium
Work Environment: Uncontrolled
Pre-employment Testing: Drug and health screening after contingent offer.
Position Testing: Job fit assessment Personal Protective Equipment: Eye, Face, Hand, Head, Reflective Vest, Foot, Hearing, Respirator, Protective Clothing, Gas Monitor
General Statement of Duties
The Water Plant Operations Manager position manages and evaluates the operational programs and activities for the City’s Water treatment and distribution facilities. Oversees the operational activities that ensure the production of safe, clean water for our customers.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. Supervision is exercised over the work of Water Plant Operations staff. Supervision is exercised over other Water Plant staff in the absence of their respective Manager.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)
- Manages the overall day-to-day operational processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and functions for city’s water treatment and distribution facilities.
- Manages and evaluates the work for the plant operational staff; prepares work schedules and ensures staffing levels are adequate to support work schedules; processes time and attendance; participates in the selection and onboard process; conducts performance reviews, monitors performance, and provides coaching for performance improvement.
- Reviews and investigates incident reports of damages, safety and quality concerns clearly and consistently; documents the findings and ensures time reporting.
- Plans and coordinates plant operations with contractors during capital improvement projects (CIP) and coordinates operational activities with Distribution, Engineering, Meter Service, Laboratory and Plant Maintenance.
- Manages the plant supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system including programming updates, develops control strategies, and reviews new control systems.
- Prepares accurate and reliable internal status reports and regulatory reports and evaluates the criteria for reporting requirements.
- Manages, plans and coordinates all functions, special projects, and operational changes and ensures complete and accurate documentation is in place for regulatory compliance.
- Troubleshoots issues, tracks for reoccurrence, implements solutions and submits assessment report.
- Analyzes equipment conditions, monitors usage data, and tracks performance metrics to recommend implementation of water quality improvement system changes.
- Proactively identifies quality assurance (QA) methods and quality control (QC) measures to determine cost-effective resources toward improving the usefulness and efficiency of the resources being used.
- Collaborates across divisional functional teams to lead and support continuous process improvement initiatives, drive operational excellence, and ensure staff is meeting the quality expectation as defined throughout the city’s water production and distribution facilities; serves as primary responder to emergency operation activities.
- Prepares and monitors budgetary, collective bargaining and planning activities for water plants and facilities.
- Manage sludge lagoons, monitors inspections and ensures sludge disposal quality management in compliance with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and other related environmental regulations and mandatory requirements.
- Monitors and develops policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and working instructions for work practices, safety and compliance in accordance with the Process Safety Management program, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the city’s safety protocols and standard guidelines.
- Develops standard purchasing specifications, requests for proposals (RFP) and professional service contracts to complete assigned projects and ensure the quality of services and products provided by contractors, consultants and vendors.
- Conducts tours of water facilities and researches operational related issues that have been previously documented and evaluated to educate the public community on new existing data trends, findings, methods, and techniques related to the city’s water production and distribution facilities.
- Attends meetings and corresponds with watershed management on planning activities.
- Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with city policies, procedures and safety practices.
- Performs related work as required.
Required Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Federal and State environmental, health and safety laws and regulations.
- Principles, practices, procedures, equipment and materials used in the operation of Water Plants, and associated facilities.
- Occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions applicable to water plant and facilities operation and maintenance.
- Chemical and physical processes for water treatment.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
- Supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems as used in water treatment processes.
Skill in:
- Interpersonal communication is necessary to develop and maintain effective and appropriate working relationships.
- Assigning, prioritizing, monitoring, and reviewing work assignments.
Ability to:
- Analyze water plant operations and performance requirements.
- Schedule, prioritize, direct, supervise, motivate and evaluate the work of others.
- Read and interpret blueprints and engineering designs for Plant operations and maintenance activities.
- Communicate effectively and maintain effective working relationships with other city employees, supervisory personnel, contractors, engineers, regulatory agency
Acceptable Experience and Training
- Associate’s degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, or Chemistry or related field or an equivalent combination of experience and education
- Five to seven years of experience as a supervisor or management in a water treatment and distribution facility
- Knowledge of federal and state environmental health and safety laws and regulations
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population
Required Special Qualifications
Grade IV Water Operator’s License issued by the State of Iowa within 12 months from hire.
Essential Physical Abilities
- The position involves light physical demands, such as exerting up to 30 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
MARSHALLTOWN WATER WORKS - TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR
(Added 5/6/2020)
Marshalltown Water Works (MWW) is dedicated to providing high quality water to Marshalltown and the surrounding area. We know that water is a precious resource – one that plays a critical role in sustaining life. That’s why we take seriously our mission: protecting public health. At MWW, we are guided by a set of principles that embody the character of our organization and inspire our work together. We are proud to be united by integrity, respect and the pursuit of excellence to be the best we can be for the customers and communities we serve.
Together, the women and men of MWW use science, technology, capital investments, and amazing talent to provide communities with clean, safe drinking water. Join our team and make a difference!
Are you looking for a great career at MWW? We have an outstanding opportunity for someone new to or experienced in the drinking water field. We are seeking and willing to train a talented individual to be our next full-time Water Treatment Plant Operator. Under the supervision of the Treatment Plant Operations Manager, the Operator controls and operates a 12 MGD lime softening plant to produce high quality and adequate quantity of drinking water to meet system demands economically. This position may be filled as either an Apprentice Operator or Operator.
COMPENSATION:
Apprentice Operator: Starting rate $15.25/hour Operator: Starting rate $18.08 - 19.48/hour, depending on certification 40-hours/week Training provided by Marshalltown Water Works Competitive benefits package offered
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Controls and operates all pumps and appurtenances via the control panel/computer, and by physically monitoring the pumps
- Monitors the treatment process by visual observation and by performing lab analyses and evaluating lab test results
- Calculates desired water quality results and determines the appropriate chemical feed rates
- Controls and operates emergency electric generator and electric switchgear as required
- Records data for reporting purposes
- Monitors weather, fire, and security systems, acknowledges alarms, and makes appropriate communication contacts in emergency situations through use of telephone and two-way radio system.
- Operates, adjusts, and maintains the lime slaker equipment
- Determines the number of filters required, maintains filter water levels and backwashes filters.
- Collects and analyzes water samples from the softening units, CO2 basin, filter and finished water for pH control. Makes necessary adjustments to maintain desired pH.
- Utilizes laboratory analysis to determine and verify coagulant, chlorine, and other chemical dosages.
- Makes periodic inspections of basin, filter, pumps, chemical feed systems, and process equipment.
- Performs general maintenance and lubrication on process equipment
- Maintains equipment and chemical feed areas in a safe, clean, and orderly manner
- Performs standard laboratory analysis
- Responsible for general housekeeping and cleaning of the plant
- Until filling an existing Operator position, assists Facilities Manager with treatment plant repairs or upgrades as assigned
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Demonstrates verbal, written, and mathematical skills
- Ability to perform basic laboratory analysis
- Ability to comply with shift rotation schedules
- Ability to work alone with minimal supervision
- Successful completion of High School or GED
- Able to obtain valid State of Iowa Grade II Water Plant Operator’s Certificate within 38 months of appointment. Training resources and schedule will be provided by MWW. Failure to achieve required certification or satisfactory completion of training by timelines specified or grades required could lead to termination.
PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN to individuals with the following:
- Grade 1 or higher Iowa Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate
- One year of recent experience in water treatment plant operation preferred.
- Post high school certificate or credit hours in water treatment field preferred.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Occasionally handles up to 100 pounds and lifts 80 pounds
- Climbs stairs and ladders and works on catwalks
- Ability to differentiate machine operational sounds
- Continuously walking, standing, squatting, bending, and/or kneeling
- Must be able to read gauges and distinguish colors
- Occasionally works in confined spaces
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
- Normally inside building
- Occasional exposure to adverse weather conditions
- Frequent exposure to machine noise
- Occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals
All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job duties, responsibilities or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
TO APPLY Complete and submit a Marshalltown Water Works application, posted at https://marshalltownwater.com/employment
The position will remain open until filled.
For additional information, contact Marshalltown Water Works General Manager Shelli Lovell at 641-753-7913 or [email protected].
West Central Iowa Rural Water Assn - Water Utility Manager
(Added 4/29/2020)
Applications are being accepted for the Management Position at West Central Iowa Rural Water Assn. headquartered in Manning, Carroll County, Iowa. Candidates must have a strong background in all managerial aspects, public relations, finance, technology, and personnel management. Successful candidates will oversee all the operations of water treatment and distribution as well as a sewer project with special attention to compliance with DNR. Be responsible for capital projects, from financing through construction, create programs to enhance the existing system and to promote new line extensions. Water certification is not required, but will be expected to become certified.
Salary will be dependent on qualifications. Benefits package includes health insurance, Simple IRA, vacation and sick leave.
If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging career in the water industry, please send a resume to: WCIRWA, PO Box 188, Manning IA 51455.
Peerless Well & Pump - Sales / Project Manager
(Added 4/4/2020)
Peerless Well & Pump, a subsidiary of Municipal Well & Pump, is a leading Midwestern contractor for municipal and industrial water systems.
We currently have an opening for an experienced Salesman / Project Manager based out of our Dubuque, IA location.
The successful candidate will have a broad knowledge of water wells and pumps for municipal, industrial and irrigation applications. Past experience in the industry is required. The ability to troubleshoot client problems on site is a definite plus. Sales experience and a college degree are preferred.
The position pays a very-competitive salary plus commission, year-end profitability bonus and also includes a company vehicle.
MWP offers a full benefit package including health, dental, disability, profit sharing & 401k. Please send resume to:
Peerless Well & Pump
17656 S. John Deere Road
Dubuque, IA 52001
920-345-1707
Email: [email protected]
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer
City of Coralville - Wastewater Operator
(Added 3/9/2020)
JOB TITLE: Wastewater Operator
LOCATION: Coralville
JOB TYPE: Full Time
DESCRIPTION: Under limited supervision, performs skilled work in the maintenance and repair of plant processing equipment, buildings, machinery, grounds, sanitary lift stations, storm water pumping stations and sanitary sewer collection system maintenance. Performs required laboratory analysis and record keeping in compliance with State and Federal regulations; including the collection of grab and composite samples. Operates and monitors City wastewater treatment plant and equipment to maintain wastewater treatment processes in compliance with State permit requirements. Completes other related tasks as required. Grade II wastewater operator's certification required. Two years of wastewater plant experience is required. Valid class B commercial driver's license with air brake and tank endorsement and satisfactory driving record required. Salary $46,665 plus full benefit package which includes family health insurance paid! Visit www.coralville.org/jobs to apply. Deadline 3/20/2020.
APPLICATION EMAIL/URL www.coralville.org/jobs [email protected]
City of Sioux City - UTILITY WORKER
(Added 3/8/2020)
The City of Sioux City Utilities Department is looking for you; an individual who can perform duties related to the maintenance and repair of the water distribution system, storm and sanitary sewer lines. Employee will be required to operate equipment such as a loader, dump truck, valve truck, backhoe, jet truck, etc. This is very physical and technical work. This will be a third shift position (10:30 pm to 7:00 am) water utility position. Employee will be required to serve on stand-by status on a rotation basis. Annual salary ranges from: $48,760 to $54,528.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Must be able to obtain the Iowa DNR Grade I Water Distribution Certificate within 12 months and an Iowa DNR Grade II Water Distribution Certificate within 24 months of the date of hire.
Must be able obtain a Class A commercial driver's license with air-brake and tanker endorsement issued by the State of Iowa within 6 months from the date of hire.
Graduation from standard high school or GED and considerable work experience, two to three years, in maintenance, repair and installation of various plumbing devices, equipment, etc.; or any combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Applications acceptance is from Friday, March 6, 2020 through Friday, March 27, 2020.
For a complete job description, minimum qualifications and to apply, please visit our website at: www.Sioux-city.org or go straight to our Job Opportunities at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/siouxcity
Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE
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