Job Description
TVO/06/2023/004
GENERAL PURPOSE
To ensure optimum performance of water treatment works as per the company
operation manual
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Undertake daily checks of the water treatment works as prescribed in
the operation manual record and submit report.
2. Operation and maintenance of the treatment works as prescribed in the
operation manual record and submit report.
3. Daily morning check and report of water meter inflows(production),
water meter outflows (distribution), water levels in storage tank and
inlet and outlet pipeline water pressure
4. Undertake mixing and dosing of water treatment chemicals into the
water at the dosing units, water sump and water storage tanks in the
approved quantities as shall be instructed.
5. Record and submit report on chemicals received, used and the
quantities remaining.
6. Undertake chemical tests and chlorine residual test and determine
chemical dosage record and submit report
7. Check and ensure water is treated before distribution record and
submit report
8. Daily operation of rationing and control valves as per approved
rationing programme record and submit report.
9. Routine inspection and reporting of bulk water meters, water tanks,
pipes, washouts and valves for leaks, bursts and no water.
10.Operate and maintain water works, air valves, inlet, outlet, and washout
and scour valves record and submit report.
11. Operate backwash tank, filters and record as per operation manual and
record filter wash time and submit report.
12.Ensure, operationalize and observe approved occupational safety and
healthy rules and guidelines reporting any breach to head of human
resource department through human resource officer.
13.Prepare and submit ad-hoc and or monthly, quarterly and annual
reports submit to your supervisor for management decision.
14.Any other duties as maybe assigned by your supervisor from time to
time.
Personal Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -
i. A minimum of a KCSE or at least three (3) years of experience as a water
operator
ii. A Certificate in Water Supply Operator from a recognized institution will
be an added advantage
iii. Good communication, interpersonal and organization skills