WWTP Operator I (3rd Shift Tuesday-Friday 9pm-7am)

General Statement of Duties

Performs responsible operational, laboratory, and maintenance functions in a water or wastewater treatment plant.

Distinguishing Features of the Class

An employee in this class performs a variety of operational, laboratory, and maintenance duties designed to produce safe treatment of potable water, and disposal of domestic and commercial waste materials. Work is performed on an assigned or rotating shift, and employees may work alone during the night shift. Work includes monitoring the plant's operation through observation, mechanical readings and the results of standard chemical and biological tests and making necessary adjustments in the process as conditions or test results dictate. Other duties include performing standard laboratory duties and tests and assisting with plant and facilities maintenance. Work also includes substantial record keeping of work activities. Employees are subject to hazards associated with wastewater and plant operations including working both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, working in small spaces such as sewer pipes, and oils. Workers may be required to wear respirators when working around chlorine tanks. Work around wastewater is also subject to the final standards of OSHA on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under general supervision and reviewed by observation, conference, and reviewing records for adherence to operations standards, instructions, and safety practices.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Tasks

Makes regular tours of the plant and checks bar screens, engines, generators, pumps, settling tanks, filters, clarifiers, chlorinators, and other equipment for proper functioning.

Records data from various meters, gauges, and dials; logs daily, weekly, and monthly activities.

Performs standard laboratory chemical and biological tests.

Performs general preventive and scheduled maintenance; may assist on maintenance and repairs.

Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves, and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions.

Performs routine building and grounds maintenance including mowing, cleaning, and painting.

Cleans and maintains lift stations; scrape wet wells buildup.

Collects water and wastewater samples.

Analyses plant performance and makes chemical feed and other adjustments consistent with supervisory guidelines; back washes filters.

Drives to lift stations and other City locations.

Participates in an on-call rotating schedule.

Additional Job Duties

Performs related duties as required.