Wastewater Plant Operator III

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains thorough logs and records in both written and electronic form as required.
• Monitors facility operations through observation, collecting and testing samples, reading instrumentation, and using SCADA.
• Trains, leads, and mentors staff under the direction of Supervisors.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of abnormal conditions, needed repairs and renewal.
• Coordinates with maintenance personnel on repairs.
• Maintains knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, compliance requirements, operations and maintenance requirements, and reporting/record keeping.
• Communicates effectively, both written and verbally, with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
• Performs and reviews work at locations that involve hazardous environments requiring the physical ability to wear and work using personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Performs functions requiring manual dexterity and precision movements, continuous or repetitive arm and hand movements, grasping movements, and occasional forceful exertion.
• Perceives/discriminates colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth and visual cues or signals.
• Operates a motor vehicle (including while towing portable equipment), equipment, hand tools, and a computer.

Job Requirements

• Education & Experience: High school diploma or GED, associate degree or trade certification preferred, minimum of three (3) years of experience in wastewater treatment or suitable relevant experience.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Maintain knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, compliance requirements, operations and maintenance requirements, and reporting/record keeping; requirements, including the ability to troubleshoot wastewater equipment and processes and perform wastewater tests and interpret results.
• Physical Demands: Moderate to heavy exposure to sun, dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, biological hazards, rain, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials and chemicals, machinery, moving mechanical parts, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, and water hazards are common.
• Environmental and Physical Working Conditions: Driving a District vehicle for business will be required. Employees required to drive as part of their job duties are responsible for maintaining a current, valid, and vehicle-appropriate driver's license of their resident state.