Treatment Plant Operator

Position Overview

Second level in a three‑level Water Operations series. Incumbents are responsible for operating the leachate treatment plant and related equipment, which may include operating and maintaining equipment, testing, checking, cleaning and controlling of chemical levels, and other tasks required to assure safe and proper treatment of leachate.

• Operates and maintains equipment, performing required testing, checking, cleaning, and controlling of chemical levels.
• Performs journey‑level operation and maintenance activities at the leachate treatment plant(s).
• Monitors and operates technologically complex plant control systems and process instrumentation.
• Ensures proper operation of pumps, blowers, chemical equipment, and controls of the treatment plant.
• Compiles information for regulatory agency reports by recording readings and test results.
• Maintains and repairs treatment plant facilities and equipment, while documenting and maintaining logbooks on service and maintenance activities.
• Conducts laboratory tests and maintains thorough, accurate records of test results.
• Operates a variety of equipment, including belt press, forklift, screens, chemical manufacturing and feed systems, pump stations, computer control systems, and other applicable equipment.
• May serve as a back‑up and assist landfill staff as needed in performing Baler Operator activities.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

High School Diploma or GED and 2 years of water/wastewater treatment system operations 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;
State of Alaska Wastewater 1 Certification.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job Function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Government Administration

Equal Opportunity Employer.