Operator Technician Trainee

About the role

This position is a trainee opportunity. The selected candidate will be expected to work toward obtaining a Wastewater Class D Operator license as soon as reasonably possible after hire. Upon completion of the required training period, the employee will be required to transition to the designated night shift of either 6:00 p.m. - 6:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m., based on operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Participation in Metro’s Wastewater Treatment Operations Staff Training Program including enrollment and completion of assigned curriculum.
• Affords assistance in monitoring of wastewater unit processes and support systems equipment.
• Affords assistance in control adjustments of unit process variables to meet target performance.
• Conducts field measurements, observations and analyses for review by licensed Plant Operator.
• Affords assistance in executing Standard Operating Procedures for support systems equipment and unit processes.
• Affords assistance in inspections, adjustments to equipment, and with placing equipment in and out of service.
• Affords assistance in adjustments to unit processes equipment and facility systems as necessary to meet performance goals.
• Follows established operational reporting lines when reporting incidents, requesting resources, addressing interdepartmental concerns, initiating non-routine tasks or changes to standard operating procedures.
• Affords assistance in routine preventative maintenance and housekeeping activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of: Basic equipment inspections and maintenance activities, Safety practices, General office processes and procedures, MS Office software.
• Skilled at: Following detailed, multi-step instructions, Making adjustments and decisions from observations/inspections, Troubleshooting, Mathematics, Reading and Writing, Utilizing technology to seek and share resources and information, Active and empathic listening skills, Managing disagreements, de-escalating conflict and negotiating win-win solutions.
• Ability to: Monitor technical systems/equipment, Interpret data trends, Comprehend written technical procedures and manuals, Conduct field measurements, observations and analyses, Communicate verbally and in writing, Work independently after being trained on processes and procedures, Prioritize and multi-task in a high-activity work environment, Maintain emotional control under ambiguous and stressful circumstances.
• Education: High school diploma or GED. A valid driver’s license is required.

Working Conditions

• Typical Work Environment: Wet/Humidity Conditions; Residential and Commercial wastewater/Biosolids; Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, wet surfaces; Inside environment; Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and temperatures; Chemicals; Lighting conditions include natural light, fluorescent, head lamps, incandescent, and low light; Vibration; Moving equipment and vehicles; Work at heights; Work in confined spaces.
• Body Position Demands: Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Crawling; Typing.
• Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent): Max Weight Lifted: 42 lbs.; Max Weight Carried: 42 lbs.; Max Force Pushed: 98 lbs.; Max Force Pulled: 128 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements: Wide field of view; Perception - Spatial; Olfactory (Smelling); Vision - Near; Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - Form; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Vision - Far; Hearing.