Join the City of East Moline as a Full-Time Water Plant Operator and dive into a rewarding career that directly impacts your community! This onsite role offers you the opportunity to work in a dynamic and rewarding environment, while ensuring the delivery of clean, safe water to residents. Enjoy competitive pay ranging from $30.20 to $33.03 per hour, depending on your certification.

Collaborate with a dedicated team that embodies our core values of integrity and excellence, all in a professional, customer-focused environment. You'll be at the forefront of problem-solving in the water utility sector. You will have benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, IMRF Pension Plan, Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Holiday Pay, Wellness Plan Participation to Save Money on Health Premiums, and Fitness Center Access. Don't miss the chance to be part of a company that truly prioritizes its employees and the community.

Apply today to make a difference in East Moline!

Your day to day as a Water Plant Operator

As a Full-Time Water Plant Operator at the City of East Moline, you will work under the general supervision of the Lead Operator and the Director of Water Filtration, playing a crucial role in ensuring the safety and quality of our water supply. Your primary responsibilities will include controlling advanced water treatment plant machines and equipment, as well as monitoring the distribution system to maintain appropriate chemical levels in accordance with EPA regulations. By ensuring compliance, you will contribute to the provision of safe, pure water for human consumption.

Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to take on various other duties as assigned, fostering a dynamic work environment that encourages both professional growth and a commitment to excellence in service delivery.

What You Need To Be Successful

To excel as a Full-Time Water Plant Operator at the City of East Moline, candidates must possess, or be willing to learn, a robust understanding of plant processes, flow patterns, and controls, alongside comprehensive knowledge of all treatment equipment. Familiarity with OSHA and EPA regulations, as well as the Safe Water Drinking Act, is essential for maintaining compliance and ensuring a safe work environment. Proficiency in utilizing hand and power tools, along with the ability to safely handle process chemicals and recognize potential hazards, is critical.

Operators should be adept at reacting swiftly and making independent decisions in response to various operating conditions. Strong communication skills are necessary for effectively interacting with colleagues, supervisors, and the public, while the ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions will contribute to success on the job. Additionally, a willingness to work in inclement weather and maintain productive relationships across departments is crucial for fostering a collaborative work atmosphere.

Knowledge And Skills Required For The Position Are

Knowledge of plant processes, flow patterns, controls, and the operation of all treatment equipment.
Knowledge of OSHA regulations, EPA regulations, Safe Water Drinking Act and safe work practices.
Knowledge of the function of hand and power tools.
Ability to ensure safe work environment.
Ability to utilize a personal computer and understand software and programs utilized in performing duties.
Ability to safely handle various process chemicals, recognize potential hazards, and employ proper procedures and safety equipment.
Ability to react quickly and make independent decisions regarding various operating conditions.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work in inclement weather conditions.
Ability to effectively communicate with those contacted throughout the course of the workday.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other departments, agencies, employees, supervisors and the public.

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity?

So, what do you think? If this sounds like the right position for you, go ahead and apply. Good luck!

The City of East Moline will conduct a comprehensive job specific background investigation on any finalist for this position. Background investigations are conducted by trained investigators within the East Moline Police Department and Human Resources.

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