Water Wastewater Driver and Operator D

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform daily walk throughs and operational maintenance of water and wastewater plants
• Maintain service pumps, motors, valves, generators; recognize and report equipment failures
• Monitor operation of pump and plant equipment; troubleshoot malfunctions
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs of equipment and infrastructure
• Monitor plant performance and SCADA computer in accordance with codes, regulations, and requirements
• Respond to plant alarms; troubleshoot and take corrective actions
• Perform facility grounds maintenance, including cleaning equipment and tanks and janitorial duties
• Fill in for lab technicians as needed; perform sampling collection, instrument calibration and reporting
• Collect and process payments from septage and RV haulers
• Order plant-related equipment and chemicals
• Utilize asset management software; perform data entry
• Perform Fats, Oil, Grease (FOG) interceptor inspections and enforce compliance with the municipal code
• Perform the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) required delegation of duties plan at beginner level for water and wastewater.
• Drive biosolids truck and trailer to the composting site; dispose of biosolids and track application of biosolids
• Maintain biosolids logs; maintain reporting compliance with Federal and State safety regulations and procedures
• Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts on paved and/or uneven terrain; plow snow
• Perform pre and post driving inspections
• Assist with the scheduling of major/annual maintenance, performing routine maintenance and monitoring the department’s fleet records and associated fleet safety program

Safety

• Recognize and report unsafe conditions
• Work safely to prevent accidents
• Comply with all safety manuals, procedures, and trainings
• Perform pre and post trip inspections and basic maintenance checks on biosolids and plow vehicles