Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
General Definition of Work
Performs
difficult technical work participating in the operation and maintenance of the
wastewater treatment plant, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited
supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor/ORC. Continuous supervision is exercised over
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.
Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and are not
necessarily actual functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Functions
Performs
duties in accordance with the City's keys to excellent customer service;
encourages and promotes a culture of excellent customer service.
Oversees
and participates in the day-to-day operations of a wastewater treatment
facility under the direction and supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Supervisor/ORC.
Collects
samples from treatment process and analyze for process and quality control;
maintain accurate records of operational and quality control parameters.
Operates,
monitors and maintains pumps, motors, valves and all other related treatment
process equipment.
Maintains
knowledge of the treatment process and procedures and adjusts process or
chemical dosages to maintain water quality as specified by state regulations.
Orders
supplies; receives, unloads and properly stores treatment plant chemicals.
Cleans,
paints and maintains building, pumps, motors, valves and process basins, tanks
and equipment.
Answers
questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints and
takes corrective action as necessary.
Assists
in initiation, conduct, review and coordination of needed personnel
transactions including, recruitment, selection, classification, compensation,
evaluation, promotion, transfer, discipline, and termination as directed by the
Plant Operations Manager, Assistant Plant Operations Manager, and SRU
Management.
Serves
as shift supervisor as assigned; verifies operator schedules; trains new
employees.
May
be required to work outside normal work hours in on-call and emergency
situations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough
knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of the
wastewater treatment equipment in the plant; thorough knowledge of hydraulic,
chemical and mechanical principles pertinent to wastewater treatment plant
operations; thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards of the work and of
necessary safety precautions; ability to detect flaws in the operation of
mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures; ability to
understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions; ability
to read meters and charts accurately and to maintain records of shift
operations; skill in the use and care of laboratory testing and analysis
equipment and instruments; ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with associates.
Education and Experience
High school
diploma or GED and considerable experience in wastewater treatment operations,
or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Physical Requirements
This work
requires the regular exertion of up to 10 pounds of force, frequent exertion of
up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force;
work regularly requires standing, walking and speaking or hearing, frequently
requires sitting and using hands to finger, handle or feel and occasionally
requires pushing or pulling and lifting; work has standard vision requirements;
no special vocal communication skills are required; no special hearing
perception is required; work requires preparing and analyzing written or
computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using
measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment
and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires
exposure to outdoor weather conditions, frequently requires working near moving
mechanical parts and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires exposure
to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be
required to wear specialized personal protective equipment and Bodily Fluids;
work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy
traffic).
Special Requirements
Possession of
North Carolina Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification.
Valid commercial
driver's license in the State of