Water/Wastewater Operator II

Responsibilities

• Provide operations and maintenance services for potable water and wastewater systems.
• System monitoring and adjustments, flow readings, collecting samples, field testing, and inspection and maintenance of mechanical equipment/pumps and controls.
• Prepare reports to regulatory agencies to fulfill permit requirements.
• Coordinate with team members regarding scheduling of operations and maintenance tasks.
• Follow safety rules, guidelines and standards for all projects.
• Participate in pre-task planning. Report any safety issues or concerns to management.
• Maintain quality standards on all projects.
• Oversee multiple treatment plants to ensure proper treatment and compliance with the permit requirements.
• Inspect mechanical and electrical components for proper control.
• Utilize instrumentation and field kits to monitor typical operational parameters (pH, dissolved oxygen, etc.).
• Collect compliance samples and deliver to the laboratory as required.
• Complete/submit regulatory reports and compliance sampling results as required.
• Complete repairs and/or install new equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years’ related experience.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable violation history.
• Certified Operator serving small to medium systems (Under 1 MGD).
• Mechanically Inclined - experience with completing routine maintenance tasks and performing repairs on mechanical, electrical, and piping systems.
• Basic - the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with others; reading comprehension; giving full attention to what others are saying and taking the time to understand the points being made; using learned methods and procedures appropriate for the situation.
• Technical - performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed; using instrumentation and field kits; monitoring meters, controls or other indicators to make sure the treatment systems are working properly; controlling operations of equipment or systems; performing repairs and installing new equipment; reviewing and understanding sampling results; and completing regulatory reports.
• Computer - using computers and their applications to enter, manipulate, edit and manage information and online regulatory reporting systems.