SPOH-Residuals Plant Operator

General Responsibilities:

Responsible for dewatering treatment residuals and returning water to the head of the plant. Collect and transport residuals to BWWB landfill and maintain equipment to operate at maximum performance.

• Maintain sludge pumps and related feed equipment
• Responsible for daily work for monthly chemical and operation figures
• Maintain inventory of replacement parts
• Move sludge from settling basins and assist in cleaning of basins
• Inspect dump trucks and order chemicals for the operation of the Solids Dewatering Plant
• Service dewatering equipment and perform regular maintenance
• Inspect equipment used in the dewatering department and maintain record logs
• Responsible for dewatering treatment residuals and returning water to the head plant
• Perform all work safely in accordance with established safety policies and procedures. Comply with all safety and health standards and guidelines issued by management
• Perform other duties as assigned

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Valid Driver’s License required

Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) class B required

Fit Test for Respirator purposes required

Passing grade on BWW Entrance Exam for Water Treatment Plants required

Two (2) years of maintenance or related experience required. Experience in operating a dump truck is required. Must have a comprehensive knowledge of introductory chemistry and math, understand procedures and regulations and apply them to coordinate specific activities; must have clerical and numerical perception.

None

• Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods
• Reaching by excreting hand(s) or arms(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal parameters
• Ability to move about
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to scale a ladder

Loud noise; indoors and outdoors, exposed to extreme hot/cold weather conditions and hazardous chemicals.