Water Plant Operator II

About the role

This position is responsible for skilled, licensed work in the operation and maintenance of equipment in water treatment/pretreatment plants. Work involves the operation of water treatment facilities and equipment to ensure compliance with discharge permits. This position is also responsible for preventative maintenance of plant equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains equipment such as pumps, blowers, motors, bar screens, chemical feed systems, laboratory and other equipment;
• Determines necessary adjustments to chemical dosages;
• wastes and returns sludge to maintain compliance with permit limits;
• Detects improper operation of equipment and reports need for repair;
• Collections samples, monitors and analyzes lab test data and records test results;
• Takes daily meter readings for monthly reports;
• Replaces chlorine cylinders and regulates the flow of chlorine;
• Logs data into computerized system and onto State reports;
• Operates air compressors and other electrical equipment;
• Operates sludge press and conducts lab tests;
• Operates pump or dump truck as necessary;
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• two (2) to four (4) years experience or training in the field of waste water treatment plant operation or water chemistry preferred;
• Class II license;
• equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of all Federal, State and local safety practices and procedures;
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment/pretreatment practices and procedures;
• Knowledge of laboratory analysis for process control;
• Skill in performing routine mechanical repairs;
• Ability to detect flaws and defects in the operation of treatment equipment and initiate proper corrective actions;
• Ability to prepare and maintain reports;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the general public;
• Ability to ascend and descend vertically in distances up to 25 feet;
• Ability to lift up to fifty pounds;
• Ability to use a two-way radio;
• Ability to drive standard equipped vehicles;
• Ability to negotiate uneven terrain;
• Ability to read and interpret charts, graphs and gauges;
• Ability to tolerate environments containing dust, dirt, grease, smoke, fumes and potential hazards.