WRF Technician Trainee - IV

TECHNICIAN TRAINEE & I:

Under direct supervision, incumbent performs semi-skilled work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the City’s wastewater treatment facility, known as the City of Elko Water Reclamation Plant (WRF). Reports to the Plant Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent and/or any other treatment plant operators that have been assigned the responsibility to mentor, coach, or train the employee in this classification.

This is the entry-level position at the Water Reclamation Facility. Incumbent receives supervision and is able to work unsupervised in the operation and care of machinery and mechanical devices, electrical equipment, buildings and grounds within the WRF.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Minimal supervision exercised. Incumbent may supervise other class I operators, or contractors, as assigned by the Superintendent.

TECHNICIAN II & III:
Performs skilled work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the City wastewater treatment facility, known as the City of Elko Water Reclamation Plant (WRF). Reports to the Plant Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent and/or any other treatment plant operators that have been assigned the responsibility to mentor, coach, or train the employee in this classification.

Incumbent receives supervision and is able to work unsupervised in the operation and care of machinery and mechanical devices, electrical equipment, buildings and grounds within the WRF.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Incumbent may supervise the class I, and class II operators, and class III operators (Technician III) or contractors, as assigned by the department Superintendent.

TECHNICIAN IV:
Performs skilled work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the City wastewater treatment facility, known as the City of Elko Water Reclamation Plant. Reports to the Plant Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent.

This is the journey level position within the WRF Operator series. Incumbent receives minimal supervision and is able to work unsupervised in the operation and care of machinery and mechanical devices, electrical equipment, buildings and grounds within the WRF. Employees in this class are fully competent to independently perform the full range of duties. Incumbent may, in the absence of the Water Reclamation Superintendent, perform the duties and maintain the responsibilities of the Water Reclamation Superintendent or Assistant Superintendent.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Incumbent may supervise the class I, and class II, class III and class IV operators, or contractors, as assigned by the department Superintendent.

( Performance of these functions is the reason the job exists. Assigned job tasks/duties are not limited to the essential functions).

• Incumbent is exposed to and responsible for operation and maintenance of the facility;
• Monitors, inspects, adjusts, records and reports on all process equipment or processes within the WRF system;
• Checks, lubricates, maintains, and makes repairs and adjustment to pumps, motors, sludge heaters, mechanical equipment, blowers, and other related equipment within the facility;
• Takes both routine and non-routine samples as necessary throughout the plant for laboratory analysis;
• Performs a variety of tasks including plumbing, electrical and carpentry, general custodial, maintenance work, and other related work as may be required for proper plant operation;
• Draws off and transfers digester sludge, maintain bar screens, removes grit and screenings to disposal areas;
• Maintains electrical generators, waste gas burner, pumps and motors;
• Operates a five (5) yard dump truck;
• Performs daily, weekly, monthly, and semiannual maintenance as scheduled or required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: (KSAs are the attributes required to perform a job; generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education, or training.)

• Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance requirements of pumps, motors, electrical machinery, mechanical equipment and control equipment commonly related to wastewater treatment;
• Possess the ability to work effectively with mechanical and electrical equipment, ability to recognize equipment failure and to act in an emergency;
• Skilled in the use of…