Laboratory Technician / Operator Ii

City of Lebanon Water Treatment Plant is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our growing team!

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK
Works on an assigned shift, performs routine tasks in the operation of a water treatment plant. Performs specialized and complex chemical, bacteriological and physical test for the Water Plant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Makes regular inspections of plant and equipment to ascertain that it is in proper operation at all times.
Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of raw water, and effluent.
Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels and keeps logs of readings.
Reports needs for major equipment repair.
Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings and test results to determine processing requirements.
Cleans and performs routine maintenance tasks on building and grounds.
Keeps records and makes reports.
Washes and greases plant equipment.
Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control.
Start and stop pumps, engines and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment process.
Extracts samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses.
Prepares all lab media, sterilization of lab equipment.
Properly takes samples, fills out paperwork to be submitted to the State.
Performs analysis on bacteriological samples.
Must be meticulous and detail oriented and follow protocol as stated in laboratory QA Plan.
Answers customer complaints while securing samples.
Other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of modern water treatment plant operating practices.
Ability to inspect plant machinery in operation and detect flaws.
Ability to keeps accurate records and make reports.
Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees.
Knowledge of Rules of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Bureau of Environment Division of Water Supply Regulations for Public Water Systems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Associates degree in a related field.

Bachelor’s degree in a science strongly preferred.

Must obtain a Grade III water treatment operator certification within 24 months of hire.

Must obtain a Grade II water distribution operator certification within 15 months of hire.

Must get state Certified for Bacteriological Testing of Drinking Water.

Must obtain a Grade IV water treatment operator certification in order to be promotable to the Senior Laboratory Technician Level.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of modern water treatment plant operating practices.

Ability to inspect plant machinery in operation and detect flaws.

Ability to keeps accurate records and make reports.

Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with the public and other employees.

Knowledge of Rules of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Bureau of Environment Division of Water Supply Regulations for Public Water Systems.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to work weekends and/or be on call.

Valid Tennessee Drivers License.

May be exposed to toxic conditions.

Exposed to weather, fumes, odors, and dust.

Employee working in lab show high proficiency of work as failure to do this properly could result in violations of drinking water regulations and create a bad image of the City and loss of confidence from the Public.

Must follow rules of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Bureau of Environment Division of Water Supply Regulations of Public Water Systems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Incumbent must be capable of performing laborious tasks over extended periods of time. Incumbents are exposed to dangerous equipment and to heat, cold, rain, noise, and other adverse conditions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

EQUIPMENT/JOB LOCATION

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. Must be available to work nights, days, weekends, and holidays. May be exposed to toxic conditions. Exposed to extreme weather, fumes, odors, and dust. Must be able to lift 50+ as some heavy lifting and pushing are required. Good hand-eye coordination required. Position requires climbing. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

It shall be the responsibility of the City of Lebanon Utilities Department to assess the type(s) of reasonable accommodations which may be necessary to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of this position and to provide such necessary reasonable accommodations to a qualified individual with a disability, provided that nothing herein shall be construed to require the provision of reasonable accommodations if doing so will impose an undue hardship on the employing agency or a direct threat to the safety of himself/herself or others.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.50 - $22.94 per hour

Benefits:

• Health savings account
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)

Schedule:

• On call
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: In person