Water Treatment Plant Operator

The City of Sheridan is actively recruiting an honest, dependable, and detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills to fill the position of Water Treatment Plant Operator.

This position is responsible for performing specialized duties in the operation of a water treatment system, including water plants, intake diversion facility and mountain reservoirs. The ideal candidate will have mechanical and electrical skills, knowledge of chemistry, and the ability to work independently.

Application Deadline : 10 / 10 / 2025

MAJOR DUTIES

• Operates equipment to control water flow and maintain proper operating levels.
• Services, maintains, operates, and repairs facilities and equipment, including large-scale pumping devices, chlorination and other chemical feed systems, storage facilities, and related equipment.
• Collects samples; performs laboratory analyses to ensure that treatment facilities are operating efficiently; and carries out corrective actions.
• Makes rounds of plants; reads gauges and meters; records readings.
• Maintains, calibrates, and repairs a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment, including pumps, motors, controllers, valves, and plant instrumentation.
• Maintains maintenance and chemical analysis records; prepares logs, records, and reports, including required local, state, and federal reports.
• Reads and interprets plans, maps, and specifications.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Attends required training classes.
• Operates heavy equipment.
• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

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