Ref: TVO/06/2023/004
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Undertake daily checks of the water treatment works as prescribed in the operation manual record and submit report.
Operation and maintenance of the treatment works as prescribed in the operation manual record and submit report.
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
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.
Record and submit report on chemicals received, used and the quantities remaining.
Undertake chemical tests and chlorine residual test and determine chemical dosage record and submit report
Check and ensure water is treated before distribution record and submit report
Daily operation of rationing and control valves as per approved rationing programme record and submit report.
Routine inspection and reporting of bulk water meters, water tanks, pipes, washouts and valves for leaks, bursts and no water.
Operate and maintain water works, air valves, inlet, outlet, and washout and scour valves record and submit report.
Operate backwash tank, filters and record as per operation manual and record filter wash time and submit report.
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.
Prepare and submit ad-hoc and or monthly, quarterly and annual reports submit to your supervisor for management decision.
Any other duties as maybe assigned by your supervisor from time to time.

Personal Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

A minimum of a KCSE or at least three (3) years of experience as a water operator
A Certificate in Water Supply Operator from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
Good communication, interpersonal and organization skills