Waste Water Operator

Performs daily wastewater sampling, maintenance, and record-keeping for a wastewater treatment system in compliance with state and federal regulations. Operates and maintains equipment to ensure proper water quality and chemical balance.

Responsibilities

• Sample wastewater daily and record data.
• Perform daily maintenance of wastewater system.
• Prepare wastewater and finished product samples for laboratory analysis.
• Monitor plant water to assure quality and proper chemical balance.
• Adjust chemicals and equipment as needed to maintain water quality.
• Perform minor and routine maintenance on wastewater control and treatment equipment.
• Ensure sprayers are utilized on correct fields in compliance with state and federal guidelines.
• Assist in sludge disposal, including pumping sludge, draining tanks, and cleaning DAF and water clarification units.
• Monitor, maintain, and clean equipment for Odor Control System.
• Perform related tasks to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be a self-starter able to work with little supervision.
• Strong math skills.
• Good oral communication skills.
• Legible penmanship.

Physical Demands

• Frequently lifts up to 10 lbs; occasionally lifts up to 55 lbs.
• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, bending, climbing, pulling, pushing, and crawling.

Working Environment

• Industrial plant environment with indoor and outdoor work in all weather conditions.
• Moderate to loud noise levels.
• Must be available to work all shifts, overtime, and weekends as necessary.
• Travel may be required, but less than 10%.

Schedule

7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 4 days on/4 days off.