Plant Operator - Water Supply & Treatment

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• Do you hold a current Class III Water/Wastewater License or have the drive and motivation to earn it within 8 months?
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As a Plant Operator, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of a water/wastewater treatment facility.

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• Observes plant metering equipment on a scheduled basis, noting reading of flows at specified intervals; makes adjustments to flows of water and chemicals as necessary to maintain plant operation within operational standards.
• Keeps a log of plant operational characteristics, changes and repairs made, and other incidents of relevance to plant production.
• Report defects of plant operations to the Superintendent.
• Collects samples of water or wastewater at stages of treatment for lab analysis; performs pH, dissolved oxygen, and suspended solids tests.
• Monitors and adjusts plant operations based on microscopic analysis and laboratory results.
• Makes adjustments and changes to hydraulic and chemical processes.
• Calibrates instruments and equipment, including a pH meter and dissolved oxygen meter; maintains assigned tools and equipment.
• Operates after hours 311 city-wide dispatch program for civil issues.
• Performs grounds maintenance duties, including mowing, weeding, and applying insecticides.
• Washes prescribed areas of the plant on a designated schedule; paints areas and equipment as required.
• Performs routine/daily maintenance activities on the treatment plant and generator equipment.
• Supports and assists in major maintenance activities on the treatment plant and operational equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Duties - Class II Operator

• Calibrates lab equipment for proper function and accurate results.
• Operate motor-driven equipment, i.e., forklifts, jockey trucks, and trailers.
• Supervises the work of new Plant Operators and instructs them in plant operations and the responsibilities of an operator.

Additional Duties - Class I Operator

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
• Coordinates, assigns, and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
• Prepares work orders and directs the maintenance and repair of fixtures and equipment.
• Provides technical assistance to operators.
• Performs visual inspection of water samples for color, microscopic particles, and insects.
• Operates a belt filter press and sand filter; cleans clarifiers and filters.
• Operates the activated sludge treatment plant.
• Records data pertinent to daily plant operations and processes; maintains operator log.
• Performs grounds maintenance duties, including mowing, weeding, and applying insecticides.
• Monitors Supervisory and Control Data Acquisition (SCADA) information to foresee potential problems.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.

No License - High School Diploma or GED equivalent, with six months of work experience in water/wastewater treatment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Must be able to obtain a Water/Wastewater Operator Class 3 certification within 8 months from the date of hire. Class III - High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with one (1) year work experience in water/wastewater treatment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Class II - High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with two (2) years of work experience in the treatment of surface, ground water, or the operations of water/wastewater treatment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Class I - High School Diploma or GED equivalent; with three (3) years of work experience in the treatment of surface water or ground water under the influence; operation of a ground water well system; or physical/mechanical activated sludge treatment process of municipal wastewater; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Some supervisory experience is preferred. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history. Work location: 208 Agonic Rd. Additional Requirements Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post offer/pre-employment medical screen, and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment process control techniques.
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of laboratory analysis techniques and processes.
• Knowledge of safety regulations pertaining to chemicals.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing data.
• Skill in using a computer.
• Skill in operating standard wastewater treatment instruments and equipment, including a belt filter press, pump, generator, and water pressure machine.
• Skill in using laboratory instruments such as a settleometer, drying oven, pH meter, dissolved oxygen meter, and Imhoff cones.
• Skill in operating heavy and light equipment, including a dump truck, overhead crane, tractor, loader, forklift, bobcat, and mower.
• Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.