Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Overview

TASK & DUTIES LIST AND MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE FOR: WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I, II or III.

STARTING SALARY UP TO (CLASS I) - $46,979 (CLASS II) - $50,325 (CLASS III) - $53,909

Starting salary commensurate with certification, qualifications, and experience. Class II or Class III Preferred. Position is not exempt from overtime

REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Graduation from high school or GED equivalent and technical training in the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and two (class I), three (class II), or five (class III) years of experience in a wastewater utility, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensing, Registration or Certification: Background check must be satisfactory. Pre-employment screenings must be passed. Must possess or be able to obtain at time of hire, and maintain a valid WV drivers license. Must possess and maintain a West Virginia Health Department Class I, II, or III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operation Certification. Any certificate required by West Virginia Department of Health for Class I, II, or III operator.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Working knowledge of equipment materials, facilities, methods and procedures used in the wastewater treatment plant operations and maintenance activities. Working knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices. Ability to perform process control calculations. Working knowledge of computer systems and databases for process control and records/report writing. Ability to operate motor vehicles, generators, pumps, gauges, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, calculator, and some laboratory equipment as well as miscellaneous specialized equipment.

Ability to perform duties in a safe manner. Ability to effectively meet and deal with the public, always being polite as a representative of the City. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with people on all levels and to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City officials, vendors, regulatory agencies, department heads, associates, and the general public.

Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm, reasonable and professional manner.

Body Positions: Standing, walking, sitting, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.

Body Movements: Must use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. Must be able to meet any required physical standards. Must regularly reach with hands and arms. Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crawl, balance, climb and crouch.

Body Senses: Sight, hearing, speech and smell. Must be able to speak and hear. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental: Ability to read, speak and write English. Ability to effectively communicate and project positive attitude. Must be able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Must be able to handle problems in a calm, reasonable manner.

Supervision: Class I: None. Class II: None generally. May serve as a lead worker over lower level operators or maintenance workers. Class III: In the absence of the Utility Director and Laboratory Technician, would serve as supervisor. May also serve as a lead worker over lower level operators or maintenance workers.

Reasonable Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

3. TASKS and DUTIES OF JOB:

General Definition:
Performs a variety of semi-skilled laboratory analysis and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance and repair of the wastewater treatment facilities and systems. Employee works under the regular supervision of the Utilities Director. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in various outside weather conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works near moving mechanical equipment…