Wastewater Treatment Operator
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Manufacturing / Production
Operations Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic
Overview
The purpose of this position is to operate and maintain the wastewater treatment plant and the drinking water for the public. This is accomplished by collecting daily meter readings; calibrating lab meters; checking plant equipment; adjusting the SCADA computer; checking charts for trends; performing oil changes and greasing; repairing equipment; collecting daily plant samples; recording dissolved oxygen readings; inspecting chlorine cylinders;
communicating problems; creating and fulfilling work orders; completing plant and system checks; verifying equipment operation; evaluating trends; and verifying chemical residuals. Other duties include performing UV maintenance and repair; training employees; troubleshooting for plant malfunctions; creating monthly operation reports; managing monthly water charts and plumage reports; developing a majority of the forms the Water Plants uses; replying to e-mails; performing janitorial work;
overseeing fire flow tests; and supervising contractors.
Salary: Operator I (C License): $23.18 - $30.92 Hourly ($48,214.00- $64,313.00 Annually);
Operator II (B License): $24.82 - $33.08 Hourly ($51,625.00 - $68,806.00 Annually);
Operator III (A License): $26.55 - $35.39 Hourly ($55,224.00 - $73,611.00 Annually);
Progression to Operator IV & V will be evaluated based on qualifications and years of experience:
Operator IV: $28.41 - $37.87 Hourly ($59,092.00 - $78,769.00 Annually);
Operator V: $31.81 - $45.45 Hourly ($66,164.00 - $94,536.00 Annually).
Performs daily water plant checks by checking all equipment; monitoring hour meters and flow meters; checking chemical residuals; changing chemical analyzers; maintaining chemical inventory; transferring and inspecting chemicals; calibrating test kits; and adjusting feed rates.
Maintains the plant by completing maintenance work orders; greasing plant equipment; managing rust/corrosion control; and performing housekeeping practices and general cleaning.
Manages plant repairs by scheduling work orders for internal repair; ensuring all plant equipment is repaired; and assisting mechanics and electricians when necessary.
All other duties as assigned.
Performs preventive maintenance by shutting off power; locking out equipment; greasing moving equipment; changing oils in gearboxes; guaranteeing all maintenance activities are safe; and painting equipment.
Controls processes by checking process basins; using odor sensory perception and results from laboratory tests; reviewing the performance of the process; and overseeing the SCADA system.
Performs housekeeping duties by cleaning for spider webs; removing all dirt and debris; maintaining materials and equipment; and ensuring the facility is aesthetically pleasing.
Gives plant tours by evaluating the process and equipment in the treatment process; obtaining daily readings from meters and gauges; maintaining records; and ensuring all equipment functions properly.
Maintains facility logbooks by recording duties and projects; maintaining a record of compliance issues; and maintaining entries of process issues and the integrity of the logbook.
Obtains samples for analysis by using gloves and caution when approaching sampling areas; handling sampling containers carefully; closing sample containers promptly; filling out chain of custody forms; and collecting information for chain of custody form.
Fulfills water plant daily operations by visiting individual facilities; collecting plant data; collecting samples to analyze residuals in water leaving the facility; making any necessary adjustments to chemical feed pumps; recording in the logbook all the details; and checking remote wells for normal operations.
Completes monthly work orders by pulling up assigned work orders; reviewing and prioritizing work orders; designating which are to be completed; and completing tasks on a work…
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