Role: Water Treatment Operative
Location: Ayrshire
Contract Length: 2-3 months
Rate: £10-£11 P/hr PAYE
Start Date: 11th January 2021
The Water Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for of the water plant in order to ensure that
residents have safe and clean water in accordance with federal, territorial and municipal
legislation, policies and standards.
SCOPE
Reporting to the Public Works Foreman, the Water Treatment Plant Operator maintains the water
plant. This includes maintaining the water and sewer treatment plant and facilities.
The delivery of safe and clean water is vital to the safety and health of the community. Failure to
provide adequate services will jeopardise the health of the community. Failure to meet federal,
territorial and municipal legislation and water quality standards will significantly jeopardise the
health and well-being of residents and may result in liability for the municipality. Failure to deal
with residents and the public in a courteous and respectful manner will lead to complaints
concerning municipal services.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain the water treatment plant systems in order to ensure the availability of a clean
community water supply
MAIN ACTIVITIES
* Maintain the treatment plant systems
* Maintain and operate the filtering and chemical treatment processes
* Inspect, service and repair components of the water treatment plant including water intakes, pipes, water storage vessels, chemical treatment equipment controls, circulation pumps, boilers, heat exchangers and valves
* Ensure an adequate supply of water for human consumption and fire-fighting activities
* Prepare work orders for servicing and repairs
* Arrange for major repairs
* Inspect the treatment plant systems on a daily basis to ensure effective operations
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