Water Reclamation Operator I or II

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Purpose & Job Related Requirements

REPORTS TO: Water Reclamation Operator Supervisor

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System - Requires satisfactory completion of a twelve month probationary period.

PAYGRADE: Operator I - 111 ($39,535);
Operator II - 112 ($41,512)

SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes - Subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke County Alcohol and Drug Ordinance.

Purpose of Job – Water Reclamation Operator I

The purpose of this job is to perform technical/manual work functions associated with operating a water pollution control plant and assisting in maintenance of plant facilities. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, monitoring the water treatment process; collecting and testing water samples; monitoring equipment performance; performing preventive maintenance; maintaining records; and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Purpose of Job – Water Reclamation Operator II

The purpose of this job is to perform advanced technical/manual work functions associated with operating a water reclamation facility and assisting in maintenance of plant facilities. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: monitoring the wastewater treatment process; optimize biosolids dewatering through jar tests, complex calculations, and solids thickening; collecting and testing wastewater samples; monitoring equipment performance; performing preventive maintenance;

maintaining records; and performing additional tasks as assigned.

Job Related Requirements – Work Schedule

Coverage 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 3 shifts to include weekends, and holidays. Possible shifts: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., or 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. May be required to work on religious holidays. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others. When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy.

Emergency

Position

This position is designated as an emergency position that requires your attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather, utility failure, fire or other forced evacuations or as determined by the Manager.

Minimum Training & Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions Water Reclamation Operator I – $39,535

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must possess or have the ability to obtain an appropriate state certified license for wastewater treatment within one year of date of hire.
• Valid driver's license.
• One year of wastewater treatment experience preferred.

Water Reclamation Operator II – $41,512

• High school diploma or equivalent required; with two years of experience in wastewater treatment facility maintenance or operations; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
• Must possess a state certified Class II license for wastewater treatment.
• Valid driver’s license.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Monitors treatment processes; makes necessary adjustments as indicated by current conditions.
• Collects wastewater samples; performs standard tests such as dissolved oxygen, suspended solids, pH, and chlorine residual.
• Monitors performance of machinery and equipment used to control the treatment process.
• Operates/tends pumps, blowers, feed pumps, centrifuges, dry and wet chemical feeders, aerators, telescopic settings, wet well pumps, and other equipment used to decontaminate wastewater.
• Checks lift stations to ensure proper treatment of wastewater.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Performs routine cleaning of equipment, machinery, building, work areas and grounds.
• Maintains daily log and record of samples, test results, and changes in plant operations.
• Maintains inventory.
• Operates a computer system to record data.
• Prepares and/or receives various forms, reports or other documents; processes and forwards as appropriate.
• Participates in safety meetings.
• Feeds hazardous and…