Wastewater Plant Operator

Department: Plant Operations

Reports to: Chief WW Plant Operator

Location: Wastewater Plant

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Classification: B-21

Operates sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in wastewater (sewage) treatment plants to control the flow and processing of sewage.

** This position is safety-sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

The statements below describe the general nature and level of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the city as the needs and requirements change.

• Monitors control panels and manually or remotely adjusts valves and gates to regulate sewage flow.
• Observes variations in operating conditions, interprets meter and gauge readings, and tests results to determine load requirements.
• Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control sewage flow through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes.
• Maintains log of operations and records meter and gauge readings.
• Collects sewage samples

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform these functions.

• Standing, walking, and sitting
• Operation of a motor vehicle
• Pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, stopping, crouching, reaching, and overhead reaching
• Use of fingers and hands to feel handle, and manipulate objects
• Communication of information and ideas to others will understand.
• Use of computers and other electronics
• Lifting to 25lbs
• Use of handheld tools and laboratory equipment

• Climbing
• Balancing
• Kneeling and crawling
• Lifting over 50 lbs.
• Use of motorized tools and equipment

Close, distant, and peripheral vision are required. Must be able to distinguish colors.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

*** This position is considered essential and requires a response in an emergency.

The City of Angleton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.