Wastewater Plant Operator - Treatment

ABOUT THE POSITION

• performs basic inspection, maintenance, and repair of wastewater treatment system.
• Assist with the operation, maintenance and control of wastewater treatment plant including the operation of valves, gates, pumps and machinery.
• Assist with ensuring treatment plant operations are performed in accordance with quality standards, and safety regulations and procedures; and that they meet Local, State and Federal regulations pertaining to treatment of sanitary wastewater.
• Assist with sampling (Jar test) the influent and effluent at various stages of processing and identify problems and ensuring proper and efficient operation of the treatment plant.
• Assist with observing variations in operating conditions, interpreting meter and gauge readings, and reporting anomalities to Supervisor/Chief Operator.
• Assist senior level operators and mechanics to resolve operational problems.
• Assist with conducting basic electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Clean and maintain plant work areas, tools and equipment and collect samples as instructed.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• performs all the essential functions of Operator Level I, at a higher skilled level,in addition to the following essential duties:
• Perform process control interpretation.
• Perform laboratory practices, instrumentation and chemicals handling.
• Conduct intermediate mechanical and electrical troubleshooting.
• Maintain understanding permitting requirements from ADEQ.
• Maintain recordkeeping in excel spreadsheets, charts and log sheets.
• Perform plant equipment maintenance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Lead capacity, guiding lower-level operators, providing instruction, training, and assessing performance in addition to the following essential functions:
• Lead operators on tasks of a more complex and progressively responsible level.
• Perform complex data interpretation.
• Perform complex water treatment quality.
• Perform adjustment of process controls.
• Assure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Compile data on daily, weekly, and monthly basis; track logs; and prepare reports.
• Participate in budget preparation and record data on various spreadsheets.
• Assure compliance with Federal, State and Local Regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Will possess knowledge of:

• City policies and procedures.
• Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the operation of wastewater treatment plant.
• State and Federal laws and regulations governing wastewater treatment plant and emergency response.
• Safe work practices and occupational hazards.
• Basic operational practices and principles of wastewater treatment plant operations with basic troubleshooting knowledge.
• Laboratory practices to properly evaluate treatment processes such as BOD, DO, pH, jar test, CL2 residual, turbidity, COD, color, TSS, TDS, fecal coliforms, etc.
• Chemical/physical and biological processes used in wastewater treatment processes such as coagulation, flocculation, settling, sedimentation, filtration, disinfection and activated sludge.
• Mechanical and electrical trouble shooting.
• OSHA guidelines related to treatment facilities.
• Microsoft Office products.

• Use and maintain tools and equipment to perform maintenance and repairs.
• Successfully pass the medical assessment as part of the City of San Luis Respirator Program.
• Complete mathematical calculations and draw logical conclusions.
• Make routine operating adjustments and repairs to equipment.
• Follow safe work practices, and verbal and written instructions.
• Inspect and monitor machinery and equipment to verify compliance with prescribed operating conditions and safety standards,
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with others.
• Operate a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Be subject to call back, overtime, and weekend/holiday emergency call-outs and call duty

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED by:
All Operators:

• High School Diploma or GED
• A valid Driver’s License at the time of application must be maintained throughout employment.
• Residency in the United States and within 25 miles from the City of San Luis.
• Appropriate level Certifications as outlined under the Public Works Department – Water & Wastewater Succession Plan.

• One (1) year of experience in plumbing and/or construction experience.
• Satisfactory completion of the one-year Wastewater Apprenticeship Program can suffice the required one year of experience for Level I.
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Wastewater Collection Certification at the appropriate level and must be maintained throughout employment.
  • Operator I: Grade I – attain within 6 months of employment as Level I Operator. Must possess ADEQ Wastewater Distribution Grade I Certification at the time of appointment throughout employment

• Two (2) years of experience in a wastewater systems treatment plant operation.
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Wastewater Collection Certification at the appropriate level and must be maintained throughout employment.
  • Operator II: Grade II – must possess at the time of appointment throughout employment

• Three (3) years of experience in a wastewater systems treatment plant operation.
• Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Wastewater Collection Certification at the appropriate level and must be maintained throughout employment.
  • Operator III: Grade III – must possess at the time of appointment throughout employment

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• San Luis residency.

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