O&M Technician / WW Plant Operator

About the role

This position is responsible for the maintenance of the City's water distribution and sewer collection systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, repairs, rehabilitates, and maintains the wastewater collection system, including locating sanitary sewer and water; repairing wastewater and water lines; installs flow meters; makes sewer taps; maintains air relief and sewer valves; and lift stations.
• Inspects manhole covers.
• Locates sewer and storm drains using electronic equipment.
• Inspects, maintains, and repairs and wastewater lines and water lines.
• Cleans, televises, and repairs sanitary sewers.
• Transports equipment and materials to and from work sites.
• Cleans, lubricates, and performs preventive maintenance or repair on equipment.
• Reads meters and gauges to ensure plant equipment is working properly.
• Takes samples and run tests to determine the quality of the water being treated.
• Collects, prepares, and analyzes water, wastewater, and sludge samples.
• Collects and handles water and wastewater samples for process control and industrial sampling.
• Documents and prepares test results for Federal, state, and local reports.
• Calculates, reviews, and reports results.
• Confers with Manager on laboratory findings that may affect compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Adjusts chemical feed rates and treatment plant processes added to the wastewater based on test results.
• Operates, maintains, and performs repairs of the wastewater treatment facility, equipment, buildings, and grounds, including system lines, equipment, meters, and pumps.
• Performs proper effluent quality monitoring, and all processes involved with facility functions, including sampling, monitoring, analysis, and treatment, as necessary.
• Inspects system operations and equipment, diagnoses and repairs mechanical, electrical and process control problems.
• Installs and replaces pumps, compressors, motors, and related equipment.
• Lubricates bearings, replaces seals, gaskets, springs, and gears.
• Inspects and cleans pumps, mechanical drives, electrical components, feeding systems, etc. as part of a formal preventive maintenance schedule to avoid unnecessary equipment malfunctions.
• Maintains and updates record keeping and performs data entry regarding equipment repairs, maintenance, and discharge monitoring data for various local state and federal reporting requirements.
• Ensures all activities are carried out in a safe manner; adheres to all safety regulations; ensures all regulations pertaining to the safe use of equipment are understood and followed.
• Reports all accidents to the appropriate authority. Follows all policies for reporting.
• Provides backup assistance to other department personnel as needed.
• Performs emergency repairs and work, as necessary.
• Reports to work for after hour needs, as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of industry safety rules and ability to utilize all Personal Protective Equipment necessary.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to understand and effectively carry out local policies and procedures, written instructions, general correspondence, and Federal, State, and local regulations.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports consistent with the position.
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and effectively in English with staff, administration, and the public in both written and verbal form.
• Ability to define problems, exercise sound judgment, and address a variety of situations.
• Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain professionalism at all times.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations required of this position.
• Ability to work the allocated hours of the position and ability to work flexible hours to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays due to adverse weather conditions, construction projects, or other emergency service.
• Knowledge of computer software consistent for this position.
• Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.
• Skill in organizational and time management to prioritize duties to accomplish a high volume of work product while adapting to constant changes in priority.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum Experience I: Previous experience in utility maintenance or utility operation preferred.
• Minimum Experience II: Four (4) years of related utility experience required to obtain certification.
• Minimum Experience III: Five (5) years of related utility experience required to obtain certification.
• Minimum Certification I: DS1 and Class D Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification required within timeframes specified by City.
• Minimum Certification II: DS2 and C and B Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification.
• Minimum Certification III: DS3 and B and A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification.