Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator in Traini

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator in Traini

Full Time Hot Springs Village, AR, US

Job Title: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator in Training

Department: Public Utilities

Division: PU30 - Wastew ater

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Grade: 05

Approved By: General Manager

Approved Date: 12/16/2021

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Lead Plant Operator, as assigned performs any duties to operate and maintain the sewer treatment plants and participates in related tasks as needed. Assists in sewer operations and maintenance, and other duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES as ASSIGNED include the following:

• Responsible for properly operating and maintaining plant pump stations, treatment plants, and equalization basins.
• Performs repairs on pumps, motors, vehicles, lawnmowers, plant facilities, and related equipment.
• Ability to be on call duty, work overtime, weekends, and Holidays, both scheduled and unscheduled as required.
• Performs and/or assists in performing laboratory analysis, sampling, monitoring, calculations, and calibration. Reads recorder readings, performs general duties such as painting, mowing and brush hogging, cleaning, and general maintenance.
• Performs basic computer operations per SCADA operations and record keeping.
• Perform related tasks as assigned by the Lead Plant Operator or Chief Plant Operator Water/Wastewater Superintendent.
• Responsible for operating in accordance with Local, State, Federal Regulations, and POA Policies and Procedures. Insure proper operating levels and Compliance with NPDES permit parameters.
• Follow safety compliance policies and procedures and assist coworkers relating to overall job safety compliance.
• Perform rounds on all shifts, make sure all parts of the Plant are functioning properly.
• Responsible for follow up of actions and ongoing personal development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Regular attendance is required.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily as assigned. Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions and work nights, weekends and holidays if needed.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be available for call outs for emergency call out.
• Must have transportation to and from work.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Math skills to include the ability to use formulas related to volumes, areas, percent, dosages and time. Ability to use American weight measurement as well as metric.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding. Able to carry out multiple and semi-complex instruction. Ability to deal with standard as well as occasional nontypical situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must have a valid Arkansas Driver’s License.
• Must obtain an Arkansas Class I Wastewater within a year.
• Must be able to obtain within two (2) years an Arkansas Grade I Wastewater Collection License.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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