WASTEWATER TECHNICIAN

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on machinery and the building or grounds as required

Knowledge & Skills

• Must be able to perform but not limited to the following skills: plumbing, electrical (assist the facilities electrician), machine repair, plant layout, and janitorial
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, sketches, OEM instructions and specifications
• Must feel comfortable with working in a team environment and outside contractors
• Required to use considerable judgment when performing and planning to perform his/her tasks

Job Requirements

• Must be familiar with the waste water system
• Must have a good work history and attendance record
• Must have a history of safe work practices
• Must be familiar with plant safety policies
• Absolutely must assist in Dewatering Room
• Absolutely must be able to check and repair pumps
• Absolutely must be able to replace gear oil when necessary
• Absolutely must be able to perform all maintenance required in wastewater department
• Absolutely must obey all USDA, HACCP, and PLANT rules and regulations including safety
• Absolutely must be able to work with little or no supervision

Training Requirements

• General safety
• Lock-Out-Tag-Out
• HAZMAT

Physical Demands

• Some heavy lifting and considerable moving of equipment required; lifting objects up to 70 lbs.

Education Requirements

High School / GED or tech school education.

Supervisor Responsibilities

Exposed to a combination of normal office type environments, and shop environments. Regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise.