WPC Operator 1

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Physically walks the grounds to monitor the performance of all equipment, gauges and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations;
• Records statistical data concerning plant operations;
• Maintains, operates, repairs and replaces equipment as necessary;
• evaluates data and writes reports as required.
• Operates, maintains and repairs malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant;
• repairs gauges, pumps, filters and other controls and equipment.
• Assures that plant operates within required standards.
• Trains and directs lesser skilled operators in acceptable methods and procedures to assure safe and efficient operations.
• Calibrates, modifies or repairs instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flowmeter and other water quality monitoring equipment.
• Operates and maintains sewage pump stations;
• cleans wet wells and operates pumps and valves to control and adjust flow and treatment process.
• Operates and maintains a variety of cleaning and inspection equipment for collection system maintenance.
• Maintains and monitors a safety culture in accordance with City policy.
• This culture will minimize accidents, injuries and property damage.
• Operates a variety of vehicle/equipment which include but not limited to dump truck, flush truck and snow plow when necessary.
• Operates a variety of equipment including but not limited to lawn mower, weed eater, chainsaw and other equipment necessary to maintain plant grounds.
• Operates a variety of equipment to clean and maintain plant buildings, piping, and equipment.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Peripherals

• May be required to enter confined spaces to perform functions of position.
• Maintains the drawings and schematics of electrical and other systems in the treatment plant.
• Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old at time of hire.
• Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent.
• Must possess a current, valid drivers license at time of application (and maintain for duration of employment) and meet insurability standards under fleet insurance policy.
• Must obtain Kansas Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within one (1) year of hire and retain for duration of employment.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to operate some of the listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform process control calculations;
• Ability to work safely;
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public;
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions;
• Ability to read, write, compr ehend, and speak fluent English.

Special Requirements

• Must be able to pass Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator I examination within two years of hire date in order to maintain employment.
• Affidavit of agreement must be executed upon accepting the position.

Desired Qualifications

• Two years post secondary college or technical training in biology, environmental science, chemistry, or a closely related field,
• Two years of experience in a wastewater utility,
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in wastewater treatment plant maintenance and operation activities;
• Working knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices;
• Working knowledge of collection system cleaning, inspection, and safety procedures.

Pay

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Schedule

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Benefits

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