Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
General Definition of Work
Performs
intermediate technical work operating a wastewater treatment plant, collecting
samples, recording results, operating and maintaining sludge drying process,
preparing and maintaining records on plant operations, and related work as
apparent or assigned. Work is performed
under the moderate supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor/ORC.
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.
Collects
samples from treatment process and analyze for process and quality control;
maintains 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 of
chemical dosages to maintain water quality as specified by state regulations).
Receives,
unloads, and properly stores treatment plant chemicals.
Cleans,
paints and maintains building, pump, motors, valves and process basins, tanks,
and equipment; performs general grounds keeping tasks.
Answers
questions and provides information to the public; investigates complaints and
takes corrective action as necessary.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
General
knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of a
wastewater treatment plant; general knowledge of hydraulic, chemical and
mechanical principles pertinent to wastewater treatment plant operations;
general knowledge of 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
oral and written instructions; ability to read meters and charts accurately and
to maintain records of shift operations; some skill in the use and care of hand
tools; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
associates, engineers and the general public.
Education and Experience
High school
diploma or GED and moderate 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;
vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of
the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken
word levels; 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 or
ability to acquire North Carolina Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
certification within two years of employment.
Valid commercial
driver's license in the State of