Waste​/Water Treatment Operator

Location: Lemont

Under the general supervision of the Foreman, starts, stops, and adjusts the operation of all equipment as necessary for proper operation of the waste treatment plant and the domestic and cooling water treatment plants. At the water treatment plant, collects samples, runs prescribed chemical tests such as hardness, pH, turbidity, sludge percent chlorine residual, etc. and adjusts equipment as indicated by test results to maintain prescribed quality of water.

Calculated daily consumption of water, chemicals, dosages, etc. Equipment includes all pumps, filters, chemical feeders, chlorinators, air compressors, agitators, valves, scrapers, deionizers, sludge scraper and blowoff, automatic controls and related equipment. At the waste treatment plant, pumps sludge at prescribed intervals, collects and composites waste water samples from influent and effluent flows as directed. Runs prescribed operational tests on samples including residual chlorine, pH, slide %, suspended solids, B.O.D. samples, etc.

Calculates daily flow of lab water, and cleans sand filters and sludge beds periodically. Equipmenet includes com minuter, digester, trickling filter, clarijester, lab holding tanks, scrapers, and chemical feeders, etc. At both plants, makes inspections, takes readings, checks operating equipment periodically for proper control of the process, and cleans filters as necessary. Records analyzed results, hourly equipment readings, operational and test data, etc.,

on daily and weekly log sheet. Fills chemical hoppers, day tanks, etc., changes chlorine cylind and moves chemical skiploads as necessary. Does facility housekeeping of assigned areas and cleans laboratory equipment. Performs miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements Under the supervision and direction of the Foreman, the WWTO starts, stops, and adjusts the operation, of all equipment as necessary for proper operation of the four water treatment facilities; sanitary waste treatment plant, industrial waste treatment plant, domestic water treatment plant, and the canal water treatment plant. Equipment includes all pumps, filters, chemical feeders, chlorinators, air compressors, agitators, valves, scrapers, deionizers, sludge scraper and blow off, digesters, trickling filters, clarifiers, tanks, and automatic controls and related equipment.

This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned. This position is on a rotating shift that may cover weekends, afternoons, evenings, and dayshift rotations.

Specific Duties At the treatment plants:

Performs routine inspections and readings for proper operation

Collects daily samples

Performs prescribed chemical tests such as hardness, pH, turbidity, sludge percent chlorine residual, etc. and records analyzed results

Adjusts equipment as indicated by test results to maintain prescribed quality of water

Calculates and records daily consumption and flow of water, chemicals, dosages, etc.

Pumps and processes sludge at prescribed intervals

Collects wastewater samples from influent and effluent flows as directed

Perform prescribed operational tests on samples including residual chlorine, pH, slide %, suspended solids, and B.O.D. samples and records analyzed results

Cleans sand filters and sludge beds periodically

Requirements

Basic knowledge of mechanical systems including pumping equipment operation is required1-3 years related experience in operating water treatment equipment and certification as an IEPA water systems operator or wastewater treatment operator is desired

Good knowledge and use of a PC are required

Ability to work in a team environment

Good skills in oral and written communications

Ability to work weekend and shift work Complies with all Laboratory and Division Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H) policies, work rules, and safe work practices

Safety, Security, and Environmental Protection All activities, as they apply to work performed by self and working with others will be executed in compliance with Environment, Safety & Health (ES&H) and security responsibilities established by Argonne National Laboratory's ES&H policies, Safeguards and Security policies, work rules, and safe practices.

Argonne Core Values:

All activities, as they apply to work performed by self and working with others will be executed in compliance with the core values of Impact, Safety, Respect, Integrity and Teamwork.

Job Family Union Job  Profile Waste/Water Treatment Opr Worker Type Regular Time  Type Full time

The expected hiring range for this position is $39.58-$39.78.Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as, but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected…