Wastewater Operator

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect and ensure manifests are filled out correctly;
• Fill out data sheets;
• Enter load information into the computer;
• Collect and transport liquid samples;
• Run lab tests (i.e. PH levels);
• Clean, adjust, and calibrate various instruments;
• Set up and unload wastewater samples.

Other duties to provide direct or indirect service to the citizens may be assigned.

The Truck Haul Waste Attendant may also fill in or be assigned as a Tank Cleaner Custodian/Grounds Worker.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Education and Experience: Completion of tenth grade and/or experience with custodian work; equivalent combination of education and experience

Language

Skills:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Interpersonal

Skills:

Ability to apply common courtesy and basic communication skills to work within a team environment. Ability to communicate routine factual matters and exchange information.

• A valid Virginia’s Driver’s License is preferred but optional;
• Must have approved access to a telephone and reliable transportation to work.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.