Water Treatment Plant Operator
Columbia Power & Water Systems (CPWS) is a public utility proudly serving the citizens of Columbia and Maury County Tennessee since 1939. CPWS is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator to operate equipment used to purify water for human consumption for over 26,000 customers in Maury County and surrounding areas.
The plant operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on three 8-hour shifts. This position will be working rotating shifts as needed to support plant operations.
This is a safety-sensitive position subject to standby, afterhours, and/or emergency call out. Operators must reside within Maury County or a CPWS service territory.
The primary duties & responsibilities of this position include:
- Operate and control motors, pumps, and valves to regulate raw water flow into the plant
- Add chemicals or adjust automatic dosing systems to disinfect and clarify water
- Pump purified water into distribution mains
- Monitor equipment and adjust controls to regulate flow rates, pressure, water elevation, and distribution
- Clean tanks and filter beds using backwashing techniques
- Maintain and lubricate equipment using hand and power tools
- Record operational data, including but not limited to chemical residuals and water turbidity
- Collect water samples from the distribution system and test water samples for acidity, color, and impurities using specialized equipment
- Provide after-hours phone support for water and power systems
- Maintain plan cleanliness and safety standards
- Other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements:
Able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds, work extended hours sitting, standing, kneeling and/or crouching, and walk across undeveloped terrain. Must be able to work in weather conditions that may be cold, hot, rainy, and windy. Able to work safely around electrical equipment and hazardous conditions, including but not limited to noisy places, fumes, chemicals, toxic substances, and machinery. Able to use eyes, hands, and fingers to operate or adjust equipment.
Education, Experience, and Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Maintain a valid State of Tennessee Driver’s License; driving record must meet the requirements to be covered by CPWS liability insurance.
- Must be proficient with Word, Excel, and various computer programs and tools
- State of Tennessee Grade III or Grade IV Filtration License preferred
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in water treatment/production
Compensation Package:
CPWS offers competitive compensation and benefits package that includes health, dental, long-term disability and life insurance and a 401(k) contribution.
To apply, please visit our website: cpws.com/employment. This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that additional and/or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments). This job ad does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
