Utility Operator C; Non-Shift

POSITION: UTILITY OPERATOR C (NON-SHIFT)
DEPARTMENT:
Wastewater
WORK SCHEDULE: 8:00 am – 4:00pm
SALARY: $25.39 hourly

The main role of a Non-Shift Utility Operator is to provide coverage for Shift Utility Operators when needed. This includes coverage for scheduled time off as well as call‑ins for various shifts. Non‑Shift Utility Operators are expected to be reasonably available for emergency coverage. When not providing coverage, Non‑Shift Utility Operators will be assigned general labor and maintenance tasks.

Utility Operators monitor the wastewater plant’s treatment processes and make necessary adjustments to control and ensure that all phases of the plant operation are running efficiently and within established parameters. Must use independent judgment in; collecting and analyzing samples, interpreting metering charts, interpreting Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) display screens, determining chemical feed rates, and computing data on the daily log sheets.

Reports to and accepts assignments from the Division Manager or her designee.

Duties are performed primarily in and around the wastewater treatment plant buildings, tanks, structures, and grounds.

Must be able to stand and walk for long periods, negotiate stairs both up and down, bend, and stoop. Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds. Must be able to work in enclosed areas or environments, walk on metal grates, slippery surfaces, and narrow passageways. Must be able to hear and respond to alarms. Must be able to make process control decisions based on visual observations.

Must wear protective footwear that meets ASTM Standard F2413-18 requirements for impact and compression resistance. Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as directed by management.

Must be able to perform duties both indoors and outdoors and in all types of weather, at all times of the day or night. Will be required to work in noisy, dusty, and odorous environments. Cramped, closed areas must often be entered. May come in contact with treatment plant wastewater, sludges, and chemicals (sodium hypochlorite, sodium bisulfite, ferrous chloride, acid and iodide reagents, etc.)

Must work around open tanks, both full and empty, and around operating equipment. May be designated to enter and work in confined space and strictly adhere to confined space permit requirements.

Must maintain a scheduled inspection of various treatment units, machines, pumps, equipment, and instrumentation used in the operation of the wastewater treatment plant. Make inspection rounds through plant areas as established by management. Must be able to accurately read, record and interpret data from plant meters, gauges and instrumentation, and SCADA display screens, and apply information toward the efficient control and regulation of treatment processes.

Must conduct process control tests and analysis and apply information toward the efficient regulation of treatment processes. Must take the required samples of wastewater and sludges at various stages of treatment, and composite said samples honestly, precisely, and accurately.

Must be able to monitor and control the treatment plant operations during wet weather conditions to maximize flow through the facility while ensuring process integrity and effluent quality.

Must monitor Primary Tank Collectors on each shift as per established procedure and carefully monitor and draw appropriate volumes of sludge. Must remove floating debris from primary…