Water Reclamation Operator Grade II

Apply Job Type Full-time Description TITLE: Water Reclamation Operator Grade II DIVISION: Operations CLASSIFICATION: Hourly, Full Time REPORTS TO: Water Reclamation Supervisor Purpose of Position : To operate, monitor, and maintain wastewater treatment plant systems and related equipment. Essential Functions : (Must be able to perform these functions with or without a reasonable accommodation). Provides control operation and support in accordance with all established regulations, standards and procedures to ensure the proper treatment of wastewater; conduct visual plant inspections and monitor plant equipment, operations and processes for proper operation. Makes adjustments in plant operations, performs scheduled, preventive maintenance, and reports faulty equipment or problem situations to appropriate personnel in a timely manner. Collects required samples for chemical and biological analyses as needed to satisfy requirements established under the NPDES permit. Reads and monitors computer data, gauges, meters, test results, and charts associated with proper plant operation, maintains logs/records of plant operation, maintenance. Collects wastewater samples for chemical analysis; collects sludge samples. Performs general cleaning/maintenance tasks necessary to keep facilities, equipment, and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, performing repairs, replacing parts, washing/cleaning equipment, or cleaning work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety. Communicates status of plant operations to supervisor or other appropriate personnel; communicates information pertaining to current plant conditions, malfunctioning equipment, problem situations, or other issues. Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals. Assists in maintaining inventory of department equipment, chemicals, parts, and supplies; ensures availability of adequate materials to conduct work activities; initiates requests for new or replacement materials. Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, checklists, activity reports, sludge reports, gas reports, polymer reports, maintenance records, inventory records, or other documents. Regular attendance is required as outlined in the company’s attendance policy including some nights and weekends. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities : (these are required to perform the essential functions of the job). Must be able to operate various machinery, equipment and tools associated with plant operations, which may include a computerized monitoring system, screw press, dryer, utility truck, tractor, dump truck, welding machine, drill, drill press, grinder, circular saw, pipe wrench, pole saw, chain saw, lawn mower, weed eater, leaf blower, backpack sprayer, vacuum cleaner, mechanic tools, carpentry tools, hand tools, testing materials, radio…