WATER FILTER/WASTE DISPOSAL PLNT OPER

Date: Feb 20, 2025

Req ID: 47375

Location:

Booneville, AR, US, 72927

Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405.00

Position Number: 22103370 This position will work Monday-Friday and as needed in absence of current operators. This position will work Holidays and some weekends.
County: Logan Booneville HDC, Booneville (87 Reed Road, Booneville, AR 72927)
Posting End Date: 03/05/2025
Anticipated Starting Salary: $32,405.00
DDS

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Class Code: S030C

Grade: GS05

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $51,686.00

Summary

The Water Filter/Waste Disposal Plant Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining water-purifying equipment and testing water samples. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

Functions

Cleans water filters to allow unobstructed flow of water into treatment tanks and adjusts the flow of water by regulating valves. Collects samples of water and performs simple chemical tests using meters to monitor condition of water. Cleans chemical feeders, adjusts flow gauges, and fills with proper chemicals to be added into water. Operates, maintains, and repairs water pumps, filters, chemical feeders, and water tanks to ensure proper waste water treatment. Completes daily report on operations, activities, maintenance, and repairs at the plant to inform supervisor. Collects water samples and transports to Health Department monthly for quality control testing. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of the water treatment/waste water plant operations and procedures. Ability to operate and maintain water treatment/waste water plant equipment. Ability to conduct basic water analysis. Ability to prepare written reports.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus five years of experience in environmental programs or water treatment plant operations.

Licenses

Must be licensed as a Water Treatment Plant Operator by the Department of Environmental Quality and the Pollution Control and Ecology Commission in accordance with ACA 8-5-207.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.