Village of Winnetka
The Village of Winnetka is seeking a Plant Operator in the Water & Electric Department. The Plant Operator operates and maintains all aspects of both the Water and Electric Plant. This position performs maintenance on diesel generators, turbines, boilers and circuit breakers for electric power generation, and operates equipment for the proper and safe filtration and purification of water, including water sample testing. Additional duties include, but are not limited to, monitoring equipment, maintaining records of operations, inspecting and testing equipment, and performing equipment repair and building maintenance.
Water Plant Operations Control water filtration, treatment plant, reservoir and chemical feeders and equipment to purify and clarify water, and assure adequate quality for human use and consumption, in accordance with general instructions, well-defined regulations, policies and practices and under general direction of Water Plant Superintendent. Ensure efficient and adequate utilization of pumping equipment to transfer, distribute, and regulate pressure and flow of processed water from water reservoirs to consumers.
Electric Plant Operations Control operations and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in operating Electric Plant, substations, and distribution equipment and lines of electric power system in accordance with standard operating procedures and under general direction of Electric Plant Superintendent. Ensure efficient and adequate production and distribution of electricity to meet electric demands of Plant equipment and consumers.
Monitor, operate, and maintain steam producing boilers and auxiliary equipment that supply water, fuel, lubricants, air, and auxiliary power for turbines, diesel generators, and boilers at Electric Plant in accordance with standard operating procedures and under direction of Electric Plant Superintendent. Ensure safe, efficient, and optimum utilization of such boilers and equipment.
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
Some knowledge of use of hand and power tools.
Within six (6) months of hire, obtain valid State of Illinois Approved Laboratory Analyst Certification in microbiological analysis for Total Coliform, and E. Coli Examination of Water from Public Water Supplies and their Sources (MMO-MUG).
Within 12 months of hire, obtain valid EPA, State of Illinois, Public Water Supply Operator Certificate of Competency, Class “D” certificate.
Within 24 months of hire, obtain valid EPA, State of Illinois, Public Water Supply Operator Certificate of Competency, Class “C” certificate.
Within 36 months of hire, obtain valid EPA, State of Illinois, Public Water Supply Operator Certificate of Competency, Class “B” certificate.
Within 48 months of hire, obtain valid EPA, State of Illinois, Public Water Supply Operator Certificate of Competency, Class “A” certificate.
Submit Application Online https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/winnetka
Position Range $108,605 - $134,412 annual DOQ.
For questions or assistance, please contact Ann Eriksson, Human Resources Manager, at (847) 716-3546 or aeriksson@winnetka.org.
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Water Plant Operations Control water filtration, treatment plant, reservoir and chemical feeders and equipment to purify and clarify water, and assure adequate quality for human use and consumption, in accordance with general instructions, well-defined regulations, policies and practices and under general direction of Water Plant Superintendent. Ensure efficient and adequate utilization of pumping equipment to transfer, distribute, and regulate pressure and flow of processed water from water reservoirs to consumers.
Electric Plant Operations Control operations and coordinate activities of personnel engaged in operating Electric Plant, substations, and distribution equipment and lines of electric power system in accordance with standard operating procedures and under general direction of Electric Plant Superintendent. Ensure efficient and adequate production and distribution of electricity to meet electric demands of Plant equipment and consumers.
Monitor, operate, and maintain steam producing boilers and auxiliary equipment that supply water, fuel, lubricants, air, and auxiliary power for turbines, diesel generators, and boilers at Electric Plant in accordance with standard operating procedures and under direction of Electric Plant Superintendent. Ensure safe, efficient, and optimum utilization of such boilers and equipment.
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
Some knowledge of use of hand and power tools.
Within six (6) months of hire, obtain valid State of Illinois Approved Laboratory Analyst Certification in microbiological analysis for Total Coliform, and E. Coli Examination of Water from Public Water Supplies and their Sources (MMO-MUG).
Within 12 months of hire, obtain valid EPA, State of Illinois, Public Water Supply Operator Certificate of Competency, Class “D” certificate.
Within 24 months of hire, obtain valid EPA, State of Illinois, Public Water Supply Operator Certificate of Competency, Class “C” certificate.
Within 36 months of hire, obtain valid EPA, State of Illinois, Public Water Supply Operator Certificate of Competency, Class “B” certificate.
Within 48 months of hire, obtain valid EPA, State of Illinois, Public Water Supply Operator Certificate of Competency, Class “A” certificate.
Submit Application Online https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/winnetka
Position Range $108,605 - $134,412 annual DOQ.
For questions or assistance, please contact Ann Eriksson, Human Resources Manager, at (847) 716-3546 or aeriksson@winnetka.org.
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