City of Hartley - seeks Water Plant Operator

The City of Hartley, Iowa is seeking a Water Certified Plant Operator to manage the City’s Grade II reverse osmosis water plant.  Iowa Grade II certification is preferred or ability to obtain a required certification within six months. 
This position will work under the management of the Superintendent of Public Works.

Work Environment:
• Lifting of equipment and supplies on a daily basis with a weight range of 50-75 pounds, but 
not limited to this range.
• Must be able to be on call 24 hours a day. 
• Work weekends as scheduled.
• Be able to arrive on site of an emergency in a minimum amount of time.
• Ability and willingness to work in extreme conditions (i.e. hot and cold temperatures, wind, 
rain, dirt, smoke, dust, indoors and outdoors).
• Willingness to work long hours during emergency situations and extreme conditions.
• Limited contact with chemicals (i.e. fluoride, chlorine, acid and other related materials).
• Job will be physically demanding at times.
The City of Hartley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals 
and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Position is subject to pre-employment physical exam including drug testing.
Note: This job description includes the primary job duties and requirements for this position. 
However, it is not intended to provide an exact description of all job duties and requirements. 
The City reserves the right to change this job description at any time.
The City places a high premium on its’ image and, as such, expects all employees to consistently behave in a manner which reflects positively upon the City of Hartley.

 Experience operating a water plant is a plus. Wage dependent on certification and experience.  MINIMUM QUALIFCATIONS: Preferably knowledge of computers, Word, Excel, resolving customer  complaints, detailed record keeping and testing, communicating effectively in a professional manner, effective oral and written skills, and will need to assist other city departments as needed.  

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:
• Be mechanically inclined.
• Have a basic knowledge of IOSHA regulations:
• Must be able to read and understand city maps and drawings for water and sewer 
locations.
• Know how to operate and maintain all equipment at the water department:
jet truck                                                sewer rodder
pipe cutter                                            locator
lawn mowers                                        rammer machine
¾ ton truck and snowplow                 backhoe
compressor/jackhammer                   pump controls
grinder                                                   standby generator
gas chain saw                                       small shop hand tools
2”, 3” and 4” sewage pumps               water testing equipment
tracer                                                      snow blower
well house pumps                              plus other related equipment

Qualifications:
• High school graduate or equivalent 
Must have good communication skills and be prompt and courteous when dealing with the public and other employees.
• Grade II Water Treatment, Grade II Water Distribution 
• Ability to obtain CDL endorsement to drivers license 

Interested applicants should send resume or submit job application to Hartley City Hall, attention Nick Galm, 11 S. Central Avenue, Hartley, Iowa 51346.  
Job applications are available at Hartley City Hall or under General Employment Application under Jobs on this website.

Deadline for receipt of applications is 12:00 p.m. June 20, 2025.

The City of Hartley is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Contact Nick Galm at nick@tcaexpress.net or (712) 928-2240. 

To perform a variety of skilled technical duties and semiskilled labor in the operation and maintenance of the City’s reverse osmosis water treatment facilities.

Essential Duties Required:
• Controls treatment plant machines and equipment to purify and clarify water for human consumption and for industrial use: Operates and controls electric motors, pumps, and valves to regulate flow of raw water into treating plant.
• Dumps specified amounts of chemicals, such as chlorine, ammonia, and lime into water or adjusts automatic devices that admit specified amounts of chemicals into tanks to disinfect, deodorize, and clarify water.
• Monitors panelboard and adjusts controls to regulate flow rates, loss of head pressure and water elevation, and distribution of water.
• Tests water samples to determine acidity, color, and impurities, using colorimeter, 
turbidimeter, and conductivity meter.
• Records data, such as residual content of chemicals, water turbidity, and water pressure.
• Repairs and lubricates machines and equipment, using hand tools and power tools.
• Do water and sewer main repairs.
• Do installation and repair of water valves.
• Take daily readings at pump house, wells, booster and lift stations.
• Assist with daily water testing for chlorine and fluoride.
• Maintain and utilize necessary records.
• Do maintenance, inspection and trouble shooting at all well houses, main pump house, lift stations, and water distribution systems.
• Do repair of water meters and remotes.
• Assist with water meter reading.
Additional Duties Required:
• Mowing grass, snow and ice removal, sewer checking and painting projects.
• Any additional services assigned to the water department.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) – get pool up and running & maintain CPO License