Job Information
Arkansas Department of Workforce Services Plant Operator Water Production in Hot Springs, Arkansas
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JOB DESCRIPTION
City of Hot Springs, Arkansas
TITLE: Plant Operator
DEPARTMENT: Water Production
REPORTS TO: Chief Plant Operator
PAY GRADE: 7
FSLA: Nonexempt
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
General Statement of Duties
The Plant Operator II performs unskilled to semi-skilled work relative to the operation of a municipal water
production plant.
Supervision Received
Works under close to general supervision of an administrative superior.
Supervision Exercised
None
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all duties which may be found in
positions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.)
Record water plant operating data from charts, meters and gauges; start and stop electrical, mechanical, compressed
air or water operated devices, water pumps, valves, chemical feeders and chlorine gas feeders; stock feeders with dry
and powdered chemicals (some of which are considered hazardous; perform maintenance checks and determine
corrective measures for interrupted processes; assist in training new operators; perform other related duties as
assigned. Perform On-Call duties as assigned. Work overtime when required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Thorough knowledge of operation and maintenance of pumps, motors, and other water production equipment;
thorough knowledge of electrical instrumentation; strong familiarity with elementary principles of chemistry and
general science. Ability to interpret information and respond to interpretation; prepare and maintain accurate and
timely records; detect mechanical and electrical problems and determine corrective actions; understand
administrative policies and procedures; understand standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or
government law communicate effectively with the general public, state and federal agencies; understand and follow
complex verbal and written instructions; work independently; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Education
Required: High School diploma or GED
Experience
At least one year in operation of a water production plant or other comparable facility preferred.
Substitution
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirements
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
(The physical demands described are representative of those 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.)
Frequently stands, walks, talks and hears; occasionally sits; uses hands to handle objects; reaches with hands and
arms; stoops, kneels, crouches, crawls, climbs or balances; specific vision requirements include close, color,
distance, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus; occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds
WORK ENVIRONMENT
(The work environment characteristics described 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.)
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud; works near moving mechanical parts and in
high, precarious places; exposed to outdoor weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic
chemicals and wet, humid conditions and extreme heat or cold (non-weather); at risk of electrical shock.
DATE:
March 1998; Revised April 2000 (Job Au dit); May 2005; March 2007; February 2019; Reviewed July 2023;
Revised January 2024
