Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

DEFINITION: This position is responsible for participating in the operations of the WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT and related facilities and systems. An incumbent in this position may be designated as Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee, I, II, III, or IV.

REPORTS TO: The Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator assigns work in terms of general instructions.

NOTE: An incumbent in this position may be designated as Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee, I, II, III, or IV; based on level of experience and certifications.

SALARY RANGE:

HOURS: 40 hour workweek - possibly overtime. Shifts: Rotating Shifts to include holidays and weekends

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Working within a level of proficiency, to monitor conditions and to make required changes in operations to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and to maximize plant efficiency.
• Monitor conditions and to make required changes in wet and dry end operations to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and to maximize plant efficiency with minimum assistance.
• Working within a level of proficiency, accurately recording all operational parameters to document proper procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Working within a level of proficiency, troubleshoot problems to maintain equipment in good working order and minimize downtime in operations.
• Perform various maintenance functions essential to the upkeep of the grounds, equipment and building.
• Adherence to following standard safety and housekeeping procedures to minimize risk of injury and to comply with the City, State and Federal regulations and guidelines.
• Assisting in the training of new operators to facilitate skills development and to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Demonstrate color vision and normal or corrected vision.
• Have normal since of smell and touch.
• Evaluates changing conditions and initiates alternative treatment procedures to ensure continued effective plant operations.
• Assists in maintaining sufficient chemical and materials inventory to ensure continued plant operations.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

HOURS: 40-hour workweek - possibly overtime. Shifts: Rotating Shifts to include holidays and weekends.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of a valid driver's license with an active and consecutive 3-year verifiable driving history. Driving history will be checked. (Must be able to be licensed in the State of North Carolina)
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain an appropriate N.C. Wastewater Certification or the ability to obtain N.C. Wastewater Treatment Grade I certification within 18 months of hire date.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.
• Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Skill in setting priorities for competing projects.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES: Guidelines include plant standard operating procedures; operators task sheets; the City Policy Manual; NCPDES requirements; and other state and federal regulations. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY: The work consists of related plant operations duties. Frequent changes to environmental and plant conditions contribute to the complexity of the work.

SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to participate in the operations of the WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT. Success in this position ensures compliance with state and federal regulations.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with other City personnel, co-workers, vendors, contractors, members of the state and federal regulatory agents.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work area can involve a working environment indoors, as well as, outdoors which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required. Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, pathogens and various chemicals. Safety is of the utmost importance. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination when preparing reports and using a computer keyboard, have vision sufficient to read computer screens, printed documents and operate office equipment, have hearing in the normal range with or without correction. In an 8-hour time period must be able to transport self across the facility, ascend and descend stair steps, lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height, wear and use appropriate safety equipment

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None.

Full time jobs are provided Benefits.
Benefit information can be found on the City's websiteServices HR Employee Benefits - Rocky Mount NC.