Water Treatment Plant Operator Job Description Template

Job title

Water Treatment Plant Operator

Job summary

[Company name] is seeking a dependable water treatment plant operator to join our team in [city, state]. In this role, you will monitor and adjust treatment processes and equipment, add and adjust chemicals for coagulation, disinfection and pH control and support our team’s commitment to safety, quality and service.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and adjust treatment processes and equipment
• Add and adjust chemicals for coagulation, disinfection and pH control
• Collect samples and perform laboratory tests
• Read meters, gauges and SCADA displays
• Maintain pumps, motors, valves and filters
• Record data and prepare regulatory reports
• Respond to alarms, emergencies and equipment failures
• Follow company policies, safety procedures and applicable regulations

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current license or certification as required by [state]
• Working knowledge of treatment processes and water chemistry and lab testing
• Responsibility and reliability and attention to detail
• [Add role-specific requirements, such as driver’s license or ability to pass a background check, if job-related]

Preferred qualifications

• State water treatment operator certification
• State wastewater treatment operator certification
• Water distribution or collection certifications
• Experience with SCADA systems

Skills

• SCADA monitoring
• Pump and equipment maintenance
• Chemical handling and dosing math
• Regulatory recordkeeping
• Problem-solving
• Calm in emergencies

Work environment and schedule

Operators work at water and wastewater plants, lift stations and distribution systems, both indoors and outdoors. Work can involve chemicals, confined spaces, odors and wet conditions. Plants run 24/7, so operators often work rotating shifts, weekends and holidays, plus on-call duty.

Pay and benefits

$[min]–$[max] per [hour/year], depending on experience. [List benefits: health insurance, paid time off, retirement plan, training and certification support.]

Equal opportunity

[Company name] is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law, and we provide reasonable accommodations upon request.