Water Reclamation Operator IV (may underfill I, II, III)

About the role

This position operates and maintains various types of wastewater treatment equipment and pre-treatment equipment to meet permit and environmental requirements. It is a key position requiring advanced knowledge of wastewater treatment.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains various types of wastewater treatment equipment and pre-treatment equipment to meet permit and environmental requirements.
• Assists in development of standard operating instruction (SOI).
• Aids in the WRF Operations staff with completion of job-specific competencies.
• Trains on chemical feed system procedures.
• Works closely with the WRF Process Control Analyst to monitor and adjust treatment processes.
• Acts as the WRF Shift Supervisor or WRF Process Control Analyst as needed.
• Works shift work on a rotating schedule as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to apply knowledge, skills, and understanding of basic principles of math, chemistry, mechanics, and general science.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Grade II Wastewater Treatment Certification from the State of Utah within 18 months of hire.
• Ability to perform occasional heavy lifting; inspect operation of equipment; detect and repair problem situations; understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Possession of a valid driver's license or Utah driving privilege card.
• Ability to wear respiratory protection devices.

Qualifications

• Post-high school technical training in the water or wastewater field is desired.
• Possession of a Utah Class B Commercial Driver’s License is desired.
• Possession of Grade II Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification from the State of Utah is desired.
• Six months previous work experience in wastewater treatment operations and/or maintenance is desired.
• Working knowledge of chemistry, algebra, physics, and mechanics related to wastewater is desired.

Skills

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes.
• Ability to operate and maintain various types of wastewater treatment equipment.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and inspection of equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to wear respiratory protection devices.

Benefits

• Full city benefits including health insurance, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Paid vacation and personal leave.
• Six to twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day one of employment.
• Retail contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k).
• A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).
• Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annually.
• Discounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal services.

Pay

• Water Reclamation Facility Operator I: $24.28 - $26.27
• Water Reclamation Facility Operator II: $26.57 - $29.90
• Water Reclamation Facility Operator III: $31.77 - $37.15
• Water Reclamation Facility Operator IIV: $38.26

Schedule

• Shift work on a rotating schedule as assigned.