Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator
Wage Range: $31.00 - $46.50 hour
Position: Water Treatment Plant Chief Operator
Department: Moss Water Treatment Plant
Job Description:
Under general supervision from the Moss Water Treatment Plant Supervisor, the Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for directing and supervising the overall operation and maintenance of HWEA’s water treatment plant and for managing plant personnel. Work is performed in a plant operations setting, in both inside and outside environmental conditions. Work is normally performed in a 40-hour week, but the incumbent is expected to devote as much time as necessary to completing work requirements. The employee is subject to callback for emergencies and is expected to use considerable independent judgment and initiative in effectively and efficiently managing the water treatment facilities.
Experience and/or Education Requirements:
At least seven years of experience in water production, water treatment, system maintenance, and operations, including three years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience. A high school diploma with some college course work in applied science, engineering or management is highly desirable. Any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides desired knowledge, skills and abilities will be evaluated.
Skills/Knowledge/Physical Requirements:
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to pass an Authority driver examination. Must possess a Class IV Water Operator Certificate issued by the State of Kentucky. Must be available by telephone for response to system emergencies. Employees who are Certified Operators are required to obtain a specified number of Continuing Education Units to renew their Certificate. It is the Operator’s responsibility to attend training programs that provide renewal training credits. HWEA will fund course costs and employee time for certification training. Supervisors will evaluate Operator progress towards certification renewal as part of employee performance reviews. Failure to meet Operator Certification renewal requirements may result in demotion.
Erikka Cavanah
HR Administrative Assistant
Hopkinsville Water Environment Authority
P.O. Box 628 | 401 East Ninth Street | Hopkinsville, KY 42241
Office: 270-887-4237
Website: hwea-ky.com