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Responsible for the Water Treatment Plant\'s proper, safe, and
continuous operation while performing routine, general maintenance of
the WTP equipment, facility, and grounds.
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Perform and record routine water tests in the Water Treatment Plant
laboratory to assess various chemical levels. The ability to distinguish
color variations, calculate chemical usage and dosage, and apply the
proper chemicals as needed to ensure safe potable water is required.
Responsible for performing daily cleaning and general upkeep to maintain
the WTP\'s appearance and cleanliness.
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Assist management with scheduling major plant cleaning projects when
needed.
Equipment used to perform day-to-day duties includes but is not limited
to the following: rapid sand filters, 150-200 HP electric motors and
centrifugal pumps, chlorinators, ammoniators, dry and wet chemical
feeders, miscellaneous agitators and mixers, compressors, 10-40 HP
pumps, sludge lagoon drying areas, water testing laboratory equipment,
power tools drills, impact wrenches, hoists, and cutting torches.
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Work occurs in a modern, clean plant around industrial machinery
operation with exposure to rotating equipment and high-voltage
electrical equipment.\
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The Water Treatment Plant runs 24/7/365. This position is required to
work a rotating schedule of shifts, consisting of seven (7) days on and
seven (7) days off, twelve (12) hours per day.
This position may be required to work one or more additional days or
nights as the operator on duty, whenever deemed necessary by supervisory
staff.
Additional work may be required to respond to emergencies, complete
critical work, or other duties whenever deemed necessary by supervisory
staff.
All work, including regular shifts, relief shifts, and additional work
may occur during days, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and when
the university is closed.\
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Periodic use of a respirator is required. A full-face respirator is
provided. These items are provided and are not for personal use.
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Must work safely, adhere to all safety requirements, and promote a safe
work environment.
Regular exposure to noise and possible exposure to chemical dust.\
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Equipment used to perform day-to-day duties includes but is not limited
to the following: rapid sand filters, 150-200 HP electric motors and
centrifugal pumps, chlorinators, ammoniators, dry and wet chemical
feeders, misc. agitators and mixers, compressors, 10- 40 HP pumps,
sludge lagoon drying areas, water testing laboratory equipment, power
tools, hand tools, and hoists.
This position requires some manual labor and requires the physical
ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds
occasionally.
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Working around industrial machinery in a production and operations
environment requires agility and exposure to rotating equipment and high
voltage electrical equipment requires good eye-hand coordination.
Due to the communication expectations of the position, the employee will
be required to maintain a personal cell phone and will be required to be
continually available during and after normal working hours.
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Promotional opportunities may be available through an established career
development plan.
OSU offers a generous benefits package for continuous, regular
positions, including but not limited to health, life, and retirement
benefits, paid leave, and 13 paid holidays per year. Other benefits
include employee and dependent tuition waivers, free gym memberships, a
free, confidential employee assistance program, and much more.
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