Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III; -Public Works

Public Works - $26.38 - $33.64

Category:
Public Works

Region:
Central Valley

Job Type: Full-Time

Close Date:
Until filled

Salary: $26.28 - $33.64 Hourly

Chowchilla is an 11-square mile rural city located in the California Central San Joaquin Valley that is home to some of the state’s most productive agricultural areas. Many of California’s iconic travel destinations such as the Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, the San Francisco Bay Area and the Pacific Coast are within an easy two-hour drive.

Area residents enjoy a Mediterranean-type climate of abundant sunshine with dry, hot summers and mild to cool winters. The rain months of January through March can provide an average 12 inches of annual precipitation to the region.

Chowchilla is at the intersection of two vital state transportation thoroughfares. State Highway 99 is on the east side of the community and is the primary north-south roadway traversing the state. State Highway 152 parallels the southern border of newly annexed properties and is one of the few major transportation arteries providing a direct link to the Pacific coastline.

The community has the benefit of an established commercial downtown surrounded by a mix of varied older homes. In recent years, newer housing developments were built on the east and west sides, as well as retail properties and industrial developments. Two school districts provide a strong educational foundation for families. The City also boasts an airport, an 18-hole public golf course and a fairground that hosts numerous events through the year.

The area offers one of the more affordable lifestyle opportunities in the Central Valley. Chowchilla is also statistically one of the safest cities in the region.

The City is looking forward to many exciting capital, residential and large commercial projects on the horizon that will further enhance the value of the community.

PURPOSE: Under general supervision, assists in the operation and maintenance of a Wastewater Treatment Plant on an assigned shift. Performs related responsibilities as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

In addition to being a full, advanced journey-level position, incumbents are expected to provide lead supervision over wastewater treatment plant maintenance staff. Employees assigned to this class coordinate and perform the full range of skilled duties to operate, maintain, repair and modify the Wastewater Treatment Plant and the wastewater collection system.

This position reports to the Utility Systems Supervisor and assists in determining equipment, personnel and material needs. This position may act as the WWTP Supervisor (or as the Utility Systems Supervisor, if qualified) during periods when the appointed Utility Systems Supervisor is on vacation or absent from work for other reasons.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the operation of valves and other related controls to distribute flow through unit process and application of chlorine and chemicals to the wastewater.
• Monitors control equipment such as pumps, motors, valves, blowers, sludge collectors, heat exchangers, sludge thickeners and other related process equipment.
• Reads meters, gauges and other instrumentation.
• Maintains a daily record of facility operation, samples collected and corrections to unit processes.
• Adjusts or alters chemical treatment of the plant as necessary.
• Collects samples for observation and analysis from unit processes.
• Performs daily and weekly laboratory analysis as needed for process adjustments and performance indicators.
• Performs preventative maintenance to equipment, such as routine service, lubrication and cleaning of process equipment and machinery.
• Operates a wide variety of tools and equipment used in minor mechanical repair and operation of process equipment.
• Assists in minor repairs to all process equipment as needed.
• Performs building and ground maintenance, which may involve weed control, gardening and janitorial services.
• Performs related duties as required.

PREREQUISITES:

• Desirable Qualifications:

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and procedures of wastewater treatment, with specific emphasis on procedures involved…