Well Operator Trainee, I or II

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs.

Starting Pay:

Trainee: $17.19 per hour

Level I: $18.52 - $26.85 per hour

Level II: $20.37 - $29.54 per hour

Well Operator Trainee:

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, assists in operations of groundwater systems, wells, surface water treatment plant, and distribution system in accordance with all state and federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an 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/or EXPERIENCE: Requires a High school Diploma or equivalent. Must have the ability to read and write and perform basic arithmetic calculations. Must possess basic mechanical skills to perform equipment checks, preventive maintenance, and instrument calibration. Must possess the ability to operate a variety of equipment used in water systems. Requires computer experience in Excel, Word, and the ability to learn software used by BJWSA.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must obtain SC Trainee Water Treatment License within 30 days of start. Must obtain SC Class E Water Treatment License within 9 months of start. Must obtain SC Class D Water Treatment License within 18 months of start. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes the receiving of information and instructions from supervisor.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of documents and reports. Requires the ability to prepare required records and reports using the proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.

Intelligence: Has the ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information and to follow verbal and written instructions.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; and determine time and weight to calculate flow rates, dosages and unit consumption.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated office equipment. Requires the ability to operate a variety of motor equipment.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Has the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. The worker needs to relate to people in situations involving more than receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.

Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear.)

Well Operator I:

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, operates groundwater systems and wells, and assists in the operations of a surface water treatment plant and distribution system in accordance with all state and federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an 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/or EXPERIENCE: Requires a High school Diploma or equivalent. Must have the ability to read and write and perform basic arithmetic calculations. Must possess basic mechanical skills to perform equipment checks, preventive maintenance, and instrument calibration. Must possess the ability to operate a variety of equipment used in water systems. Requires computer experience in Excel, Word, and the ability to learn software used by BJWSA.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess S.C. Class D Water Treatment License. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes the receiving of information and instructions from supervisor.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of documents and reports. Requires the ability to prepare required records and reports using the proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.

Intelligence: Has the ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information and to follow verbal and written instructions.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; and determine time and weight to calculate flow rates, dosages and unit consumption.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated office equipment. Requires the ability to operate a variety of motor equipment.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Has the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. The worker needs to relate to people in situations involving more than receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.

Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear.)

Well Operator II:

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, operates groundwater systems and wells, and assists in the operations of a surface water treatment plant and distribution system in accordance with all state and federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an 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/or EXPERIENCE: Requires a High school Diploma or equivalent. Must have the ability to read and write and perform basic arithmetic calculations. Must possess basic mechanical skills to perform equipment checks, preventive maintenance, and instrument calibration. Must possess the ability to operate a variety of equipment used in water systems. Requires computer experience in Excel, Word, and the ability to learn software used by BJWSA.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Must possess S.C. Class C Water Treatment License. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes the receiving of information and instructions from supervisor.

Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of documents and reports. Requires the ability to prepare required records and reports using the proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.

Intelligence: Has the ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form; to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in or from standardized situations.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information and to follow verbal and written instructions.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; and determine time and weight to calculate flow rates, dosages and unit consumption.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using automated office equipment. Requires the ability to operate a variety of motor equipment.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, office equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Has the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. The worker needs to relate to people in situations involving more than receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.

Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear (talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear.)

All applicants must apply online at www.bjwsa.org/jobs.