Water Plant Operator I, Public Works Utilities (Closes 2/26/2025)

The City of Bismarck is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For details and to apply online: www.bismarcknd.gov/jobs

Description: This position is responsible for performing specialized duties in the operation of a water treatment plant.

Examples of Duties

Operates equipment to control water flow and maintain proper operating levels.

Monitors the SCADA system and adjusts treatment operations to ensure proper plant operations.

Services, maintains, operates, and repairs facilities and equipment, including large-scale pumping devices, chemical feed systems, storage facilities, and related equipment.

Collects samples; performs laboratory analyses to ensure that treatment facilities are operating efficiently; carries out corrective actions based on chemistry and biology of plant operations and regulatory requirements.

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, charts, and plant instrumentation.

Performs related duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid drivers license issued by the State of North Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

*Water Treatment Plant: Qualifications for grade increase from Grade 12 to Grade 13 for Water Plant Operator II.

1. Passing of the NDDEQ testing requirements and possessing a valid Grade 02 Water Treatment Plant Operator certification.

2. Obtain sufficient general understanding of all plant flows and processes.

3. Has knowledge and the ability to make all the necessary flow and chemical adjustments under normal operating conditions.