Water​/Wastewater Operator IV - Utilities

Purpose Summary

Responsible for the operation, monitoring, maintenance and oversite of advance water and wastewater treatment, water distribution systems and wastewater collection systems under general supervision. Perform advanced operational adjustments to water and wastewater systems to ensure compliance with all relevant federal, state and local environmental regulations. Conduct routine inspections, basic laboratory tests, and preventive maintenance to ensure regulatory compliance and proper system operations.

Learn and apply standard procedures and safety practices.

1. Operations and Compliance

• Inspect and test water and wastewater systems to ensure compliance with State and federal standards.
• Responsible for the operation, monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting and oversite of wastewater treatment plants equipment (e.g., pumps, motors, aeration equipment, chemical feed systems, barscreen, dewatering equipment, UV systems, disinfection) in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform advance wastewater treatment plant operational adjustments to ensure proper treatment in compliance with NMED and EPA regulations.
• Collect and conducts testing for wastewater samples for reporting and compliance purposes to include Ph, BOD, TSS,
  
  E.Coli, MLSS, and Total Chlorine Residual as needed.
• Record instrument readings, laboratory data, and flow measurements for compliance reports required by EPA and the State of New Mexico Environmental Department.
• Perform plant process control, adjust aeration and wasting rates, and maintain treatment efficiency and regulatory compliance.
• Detect malfunctions in wastewater treatment plant systems and equipment and take action accordingly.
• Responsible for the operation, monitoring, maintenance, troubleshooting and oversite of water production and treatment systems (e.g., pumps, motors, wells, gas chlorination systems, water tanks, booster pumps, arsenic removal systems) in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operation, maintenance, and close monitoring of Arsenic removal treatment systems for water systems to comply with NMED and EPA regulations and to provide safe drinking water to customers.
• Conduct advanced tests and measurements to monitor water/wastewater quality and system performance to include chlorine residuals and other process control testing and make adjustments as needed for compliance.
• Inspect and operates water distribution and collections systems (e.g., fire hydrants, water meters, pressure reducing valves, lift stations, manholes, odor control systems).
• Monitor flow and collect water and wastewater samples for analysis and compliance.
• Perform Blue Stakes/NM811 request for utility locates as requested to minimize the risk of damage to the system during construction and service outages to customers.
• Respond to water and wastewater emergencies as needed
• Respond to customer complaints regarding water or wastewater problems.
• Complete and maintain accurate records in compliance with EPA and NMED state and federal requirements.
• Assist the Water/Wastewater Supervisor and/or operations staff in all phases of water and wastewater facility operations.

2. System Maintenance and Monitoring

• Maintain accurate daily logs, maintenance logs, and testing records for legal and regulatory purposes.
• Prepare as-built drawings and updates utility base maps.
• Perform daily checks on lift stations and clean as required to ensure proper operation.
• Locate and map existing water and wastewater facilities.
• Inspect new water and wastewater services installed by contractors.
• Maintain the collection system, including cleaning wastewater mains and responding to backups.
• Locate sewer services using camera equipment and assist with NM811 line locating using as-built plans.
• Responsible for accurately completing and maintaining records in compliance with EPA and NMED agency requirements to be prepared for inspections.
• Perform the maintenance of water and wastewater equipment as required by manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Assist in the implementation of the Industrial Pretreatment Program.

3. Customer and Emergency Support

• Respond to customer water and wastewater complaints, identify the source, and report findings to the supervisor.
• Provide 24-hour emergency standby coverage
• Respond to emergency NM811 locate requests as needed.
• Support and guide other operators in emergencies or unusual operational situations as required.

Additional Duties. Other duties as assigned. Position requires availability for responding to emergency situations on a 24-hour basis. Participate in a rotating on-call schedule and work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

A. Education. High school diploma or equivalent. An associates degree from a two-year accredited water technology program or related field is preferred.

B. Experience. Five (5) years full-time experience in water/wastewater facility operations providing extensive knowledge of biological processes, laboratory testing, equipment, tools, physical operations, and methods used in…