Wastewater Operator

Principal Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate the Wastewater Facility, Potable Wells, Irrigation, and Storm Water System within local, state, and federal regulations.
• Attain a State Wastewater Class 5-I License as required by MDE.
• Perform necessary calculations for process control, chemical feed, and nutrient loadings.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on assigned wastewater equipment.
• Perform laboratory analysis on wastewater samples and adjust plant and chemical flow rates as required to ensure water quality compliance.
• Complete and maintain records related to wastewater operations.
• Collect NPDES samples.
• Ensure all daily, weekly, and monthly emissions observations are completed.
• Complete weekly Environmental Garage inventory and housekeeping inspections.
• Complete monthly spill kit inspections.
• Perform all work within safety guidelines established by local, state, and federal agencies as well as company policies.
• Perform other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Education and Experience

• Valid state driver’s license.
• Ability to attain a State 5-I (Industrial) Wastewater License.
• Temporary licenses will be attained within the first 90 days of employment, and the requirements of the temporary license are - 45 Class hours and sit in for State Testing within 3 years of Temporary License issuance.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Advanced technical training.
• State wastewater license.
• Smoke School certification.
• 2–5 years of experience in a mechanical, production, or related field.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Factors

• Ability to move freely throughout the facility, including climbing vertical heights (0–50').'
• Ability to carry tools and equipment (0–50 pounds).
• Exposure to all weather conditions, extreme temperatures (0–100°F), humidity (0–100%), noise (50db–100db), and chemicals (MSDS sheets available).
• Ability to wear protective equipment, including a self-contained breathing apparatus.