Cr. Shift Supervisor

Senior Operator Responsibilities

• Water and wastewater treatment process control
• Quality control
• Employee supervision
• Employee scheduling
• Employee development and evaluation
• Chemical procurement
• Spreadsheet development
• Record-keeping
• Report writing
• General support
• Computer operation
• Training and safety
• Preventive and reactive maintenance
• Vehicle operation
• Hand and power tool operation
• Material handling
• Basic safety procedures
• Leads and directs work teams
• Plans for construction projects
• Prepares budget proposals
• Prepares plans for future facility needs
• Implements improved operational and mechanical procedures
• Calculates alum chemical dosage in pounds/day
• Determines feed rates for all treatment chemicals
• Calculates and adjusts ozone feed rates
• Performs jar testing
• Oversees work performed by assigned operators and other workers
• Monitors water or wastewater pumping
• Monitors computer systems
• Monitors all plant processes
• Performs maintenance repair requirements on all plant equipment
• Demonstrates knowledge and use of CMMS and related documentation procedures
• Initiates work orders
• Maintains job safety standards
• Complies with City of Shreveport vehicle safety rules
• Trains new team members on safe work practices
• Maintains good communication with team members
• Attends required safety, job related and certification training classes
• Demonstrates ability and desire to work in a team environment within a multi-skilled workforce
• Subject to be on call 24/7
• Performs other duties as assigned or required

All Senior Operators will be able to perform any of the tasks required of an Operator and may be called upon to do so if required.

Normal Promotion Path from this Class:
Chief Supervisor or any higher class for which eligible and qualified.

Position may require moderate to extensive stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions, along with some combination of climbing and balancing; may be subject to sitting for prolonged periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Position requires abilities to consistently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, 50 pounds frequently and 100 pounds occasionally.

Work is performed outdoors and/or indoors with exposure to noise, dirt, grease, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, fumes, animals, insects, chemicals, treated/untreated sewer, treated/untreated water, inclement weather, machinery with moving parts requiring use of protective devices and computer screens.