Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator B

Salary $29.07 – $31.55 per Hour (Pay based on Experience)

The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator B assists the Wastewater Treatment Plant Chief Operator and Superintendent of Treatment Facilities in housekeeping, daily operations, routine maintenance, and all other essential functions required to the Cities Wastewater Treatment Facility.

Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Under the direction of the Chief Operator, operate and monitor the city's process equipment for thickening and dewatering solids.
• Rotate with other operators on a monthly basis or set by Chief Operator for day to day routine operation and maintenance of the facilities headworks, primary clarifiers, oxidation ditches, secondary clarifiers, and digesters.
• Minor laboratory testing and minor process control testing, including but not limited to PH, chlorine residual, TSS, MLSS.
• Conduct routine inspections, including but not limited to checking pumps, motors, chemical feed pumps, chemical make-up systems for proper lubrication, and adjustment and operation.
• Follow under instruction security procedures, including but not limited to locking points of entry, checking alarm systems, and reporting security problems.
• Follow appropriate safety precautions.
• Perform under supervision minor mechanical repairs and report major repairs to the Chief Operator or Assistant Chief Operator; assist in repair and maintenance projects.
• Clean and maintain assigned area of the plant.
• Assist operators in general tasks required in the operation of the Wastewater Treatment Facility.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work various weekends and holidays required.
• Ability to work under supervision of others required.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other staff members.
• Ability to perform minor mechanical and electrical maintenance.
• Ability to comprehend and carry out written, oral, and diagrammatic instructions required.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools with supervision.
• Ability to perform minor mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work with a diverse population with a strong commitment to equity and inclusion, among City staff and the general public.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as evidenced by ongoing trainings and professional development.
• Regular attendance is necessary and is essential to meeting the expectations of the job functions.
• Ability to understand and comply with City standards, safety rules and personnel policies.