Wastewater Plant Operator I / II

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent, is responsible for the daily operation of the plant on his/her shift and night shift communication. The plant is a Class IV facility and the operator is responsible for ensuring the plant operates properly and performs to a standard that will meet EPA permit limits. A person in this position must rely quite heavily on their senses in the performance of their duties. The operator will also be required to perform minor preventative maintenance on equipment and assist maintenance personnel as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform daily plant and equipment checks as required.
• Collect samples and perform various lab tests.
• Read meters, gauges and other recording devices and keep daily log of plant operations.
• Maintains and records data in logbook and computer databases.
• Adjust and monitors the addition of chemicals to the wastewater process.
• Enter and work in confined spaces following established safety procedures.
• Ensures that safety equipment is in working order and that safety procedures are followed in the performance of duties.
• Operate trucks, tractors and other motorized equipment of comparable size and complexity.
• Operates air compressors, portable pumps, lawn mowers, weed-eaters and hand power tools.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and general housekeeping of the plant; paints equipment and buildings as required; sweeps and washes down floors, walls, paved areas, etc.
• Responsible for ground keeping tasks such as removing weeds, trimming trees and plants, pick up debris, mow lawn, water and otherwise maintain landscaped areas.
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of pumps, filters, valves, controls, piping and equipment as required.
• Performs related work as assigned and/or required.
• Makes operational decisions based on review of directives, lab data and log entries from previous shifts.
• Ensures plant effluent meets standards set forth by the Ohio EPA permit requirements.
• Operate gravity belt thickener and belt sludge press as required.
• Train and/or direct the work of OIT personnel or part time employees.
• Conduct educational tours for the public as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications for Employment: Possession of high school diploma or G.E.D. Possession of valid Ohio driver’s license, with the ability to maintain insurability.
• Operator I: Possession of a State of Ohio EPA Class I Professional Wastewater Operator certification with a minimum of one (1) year experience in the wastewater treatment field.
• Operator II: Possession of a State of Ohio EPA Class II or Class III Professional Wastewater Operator certification is required with a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the wastewater treatment field.