WASTE WATER OPERATOR

About the role

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (WWTPO) collaborates with the Filter Press Operator to ensure the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant.

Responsibilities

• Understand and demonstrate knowledge of all wastewater practices, including mud dewatering, primary clarifier, anaerobic and aerobic processes, secondary clarifier, and tertiary treatment, as well as equipment such as pumps, mixers, valves, and heat exchangers.
• Acquire a State of Minnesota Class D Wastewater Treatment Operator license within 18 months of employment and continue to progress in licensure.
• Perform standard laboratory analysis and have knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices, sampling schedules, analysis, and instrumentation, including pH, conductivity, and temperature probes; chemical oxygen demand (COD) reactor; muffle furnace; drying oven; desiccator; analytical balance; and dissolved oxygen meter.
• Show attention to detail and have basic computer skills including the ability to enter data points.
• Have basic laboratory aptitude to analyze data points, identify anomalies, and troubleshoot equipment breakdowns.
• Possess intermediate mechanical aptitude to diagnose and solve mechanical issues, inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and replace a variety of mechanical equipment, including pumps, conveyors, gear boxes, and electric motors.
• Work with hand tools, portable power tools, precision measuring instruments, test equipment, and pump alignment equipment.
• Have basic welding skills, including cutting with a torch.
• Operate light equipment such as gators, skid loaders, various fork lifts, and pickup trucks in a safe, efficient manner.
• Ensure safe work behaviors by performing equipment inspections, adhering to life-saving programs like lock out tag out, fall protection, and confined spaces, and monitoring preventative maintenance activities.
• Promote environmental compliance, food safety, and food quality compliance.
• Ensure a professional work environment that promotes mutual respect and professionalism.
• Communicate effectively with employees and supervisors.
• Complete necessary training and Job Safety Analyses to operate equipment or perform position tasks.
• Perform other duties as directed and work overtime as assigned/required.

Requirements

Basic laboratory aptitude, intermediate mechanical aptitude, basic welding skills, and knowledge of safe operating procedures, personal protective equipment, and quality standards.