Treatment Plant Operator Trainee

This class is the first level in a three level Wastewater Operations series. Incumbents are responsible for providing assistance in the operation of the leachate treatment plant and related equipment, which may include assisting in the operations and maintenance of equipment, including required testing, checking, cleaning and controlling of chemical levels and other items to assure safe and proper treatment of leachate.

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

• Assist in the efficient and proper operation of the leachate treatment plant(s).
• Assist in monitoring and operating technologically complex plant control systems and process instrumentation.
• Monitor the proper operation of pumps, blowers, chemical equipment and controls of the treatment plant.
• Assist in compiling information for reports for regulatory agencies by recording readings and test results.
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of treatment plant facilities and equipment and documents and maintains logbooks on service and maintenance activities.
• Assist with the conduct of laboratory tests and maintains thorough and accurate records of test results.
• Assist in the operation of a variety of equipment, including belt press, forklift, screens, chemical manufacturing and feed systems, pump stations, computer control systems, and other applicable equipment.
• Serve as a back-up and assist landfill staff as needed in performing Baler Operator activities.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of heavy equipment operator and maintenance experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

• State of Alaska Driver's License.

Equal Opportunity Employer.