| Job Title |
Pump-station Operator, Waterworks |
| Job Description |
Operates Pumping Equipment To Transfer Raw Water To Treatment
Plant, Or Distribute Processed Water To Residential, Commercial,
And Industrial Establishments: Turns Valves, Pulls Levers, And
Flips Switches To Operate And Control Turbine- Or Motor-driven
Pumps That Transfer Water From Reservoir To Treatment Plant, Or
To Transfer Processed Water To Consumer Establishments. Reads
Flowmeters And Gauges To Regulate Equipment According To Water
Consumption And Demand. Inspects Equipment To Detect
Malfunctions, Such As Pump Leaks Or Worn Bearings. Repairs And
Lubricates Equipment, Using Handtools. Records Data, Such As
Utilization Of Equipment, Power Consumption, And Water Output In
Log. May Operate Equipment To Treat And Process Raw Water
[water-treatment-plant Operator (waterworks)]. May Test Water
For Chlorine Content, Alkalinity, Acidity, Or Turbidity To
Determine Potability Of Water, Following Color Analysis
Standards. May Operate Hydroelectric Equipment To Generate
Power.
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