Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee

About the role

This position is responsible for assisting in the operation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater treatment facilities as a trainee under the direction of a Class IV Operator.

Responsibilities

• Operates wastewater treatment machinery and equipment under the direction and supervision of a Grade IV Operator;
• Assists in the maintenance and repair electrical, mechanical, and other systems;
• Assists in installing plant equipment;
• Collections samples and performs laboratory tests;
• Maintains plant operations and records a variety of meter and gauge readings;
• Performs preventive and reactive maintenance under the direction of a Class IV Operator;
• Services screens, aerators, clarifiers, ultraviolet bulbs, etc.;
• Maintains and repairs blowers, pumps, valves, etc.;
• Participates in sludge watering processes; adjusts polymer feed rate to optimize solid waste removal;
• Transports grit trailer to landfill for grit disposal;
• Performs plant security checks on gates, doors, fencing, etc.;
• Maintains treatment plant grounds;
• Operates equipment such as loader, forklift, skid steer, tractor, dump truck, backhoe, etc.;
• Completes required classes and training sessions;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment system maintenance and repair principles;
• Knowledge of wastewater plant operations principles and processes;
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment rules, regulations, standards, and principles;
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations;
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of wastewater sample collection and analysis;
• Skill in the mechanical maintenance and repair of treatment plant equipment;
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles and equipment;
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools;
• Skill in problem solving;
• Skill in interpersonal relations;
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); and
• Six (6) months recent working experience in the repair and maintenance of piping, motors, pumps and related equipment and controls used in water or wastewater treatment and collection facilities, or related field.

Skills

• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment system maintenance and repair principles;
• Knowledge of wastewater plant operations principles and processes;
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment rules, regulations, standards, and principles;
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations;
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of wastewater sample collection and analysis;
• Skill in the mechanical maintenance and repair of treatment plant equipment;
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles and equipment;
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools;
• Skill in problem solving;
• Skill in interpersonal relations;
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Benefits

• Vacation: 12 Vacation Days per calendar year;
• Holidays: 12 Paid Holidays per calendar year;
• Medical and Dental Insurance: Offered through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama. Rates vary based on coverage selected;
• Retirement Plan: Administered through the Retirement Systems of Alabama;
• Life Insurance: Administered through Unum Life. No cost for eligible employees;
• Military Leave: up to 21 working days per calendar year with Military Orders;
• Direct Deposit: Employees may elect to have their payroll check deposited directly into their bank account;
• Employee Health Clinic: Industrial Nurse on duty for work related injuries and minor illnesses;
• Cafeteria plan, Credit Union, Deferred Compensation plans, Employee Assistance Program, Physical Fitness Program, Jury Duty Leave and more...

Pay

• $18.78 - $30.04 Hourly

Schedule

• FULL TIME