Waste Water Operator 1st

The typical working hours vary depending on the schedule offered, with a 30-minute lunch break.

About the role

Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance and repair of the wastewater treatment facilities and systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintains, operates, repairs and replaces equipment as necessary.
• Operates, maintains, and repairs malfunctions, repairs gauges, pumps, filters and other controls and equipment.
• Maintains, modifies or repairs instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flowmeters and other water quality monitoring equipment.
• Mix treating chemicals and polymers.
• Charts lab test results for trend analysis and maintains accurate records of analyses and test results.
• Collects samples and identifies concentrations of chemical, physical or biological characteristics of wastewater required in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Gathers and tests wastewater samples for plant efficiency reports as required in accordance with Local, State, and Federal requirements.
• Performs quality control tests on lab equipment and lab analyses.
• Evaluates procedures and results for accuracy and determines appropriate methods.
• Assures that plant operates within required standards.
• May train other operators in acceptable lab methods and procedures to assure accuracy of test results.
• Maintain organized, clean department.

Qualifications (Required)

• Class 3 or above Wastewater Operator License.
• Four years of experience in a Wastewater Utility.

Physical Demands

• Some heavy lifting and considerable moving of equipment required.
• Lifting of objects up to 100 lbs.
• Climbing ladders
• Standing for extended periods,
• Squatting,
• Stooping,
• Walking

Work Environment

• This position requires working on the production floor in a cold environment with an average temperature of 40°F.
• The employee will be exposed to moderate noise levels, fast-paced operations, moving machinery, wet and dry areas, and must always wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
• The role requires interaction with employees, contractors, and supervisors in a dynamic manufacturing setting.