Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Description

GENERAL

PURPOSE:

Under general supervision, performs a variety of routine and skilled work in the operation of a Wastewater (W/W) treatment plant, wastewater collections system, water treatment and distribution system and related equipment. This position may be required to work varied shifts throughout the year including nights, weekends and holidays and must be able to work overtime and standby as required.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Assists in operating, monitoring, and adjusting all wastewater plant process equipment, including pumps, motors, gauges, meters, aerators, blowers, chlorinators, chemical feeds, sludge equipment and the SCADA system to ensure treated water meets City, County and State quality standards;
• Monitors, regulates, and maintains system flow of W/W from collection systems and lift stations; reads gauges and maintains operating logs according to schedules.
• Performs daily rounds at the plant by visually checking facilities, equipment, machinery, chemical levels and related systems to ensure proper operation and to detect