Wastewater Operator ; overfill option Job Republic Missouri USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Position: Wastewater Operator I (with overfill option)
Location: Republic

Wastewater Operator

The entire range of pay for this position is posted. Typical starting pay will be at the beginning of the range, depending on qualifications. Option to overfill as Wastewater Operator II. Pay range for Wastewater Operator II = $49,039 - $67,909/annually.

Primary Purpose

Performs specialized skilled work in the operation and routine maintenance of wastewater treatment plant and related procedures.

Supervision

Under the direct supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager or as assigned.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performs operations, maintenance on equipment and machinery in an activated sludge treatment plant including both conventional and tertiary treatment units including digesters, primary units, secondary units, and filters.

Performs routine daily observations of the wastewater treatment plant.

Performs maintenance tasks at the wastewater treatment plant, including general cleaning, preventative maintenance of equipment and assisting in repairs of equipment and vehicles as needed.

Assists in the preventative maintenance on motors, pumps, generators, engines, air compressors, surface aerators, mixers, screening devices, pneumatic and electronic instrumentation, high speed compressors, turbines, pneumatic operated valves, hydraulic flow meters, automatic electric control devices, chemical feed devices and all other equipment associated with sludge treatment system, conventional and tertiary treatment units.

Maintains records and/or logs of work performed

Collects samples and completes basic laboratory analysis as required.

Operates wastewater sludge truck for the purpose of hauling sludge from the wastewater treatment system to the designated area for spreading.

Assists in the beautification of City grounds.

Keeps records and logs as required.

Deals effectively and courteously with fellow employees and the public.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Important Duties

Attends training sessions deemed appropriate by supervisor or department head.

Maintains a neat and orderly work area.

Maintains appropriate supplies for assigned area.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Experience

Must be a High School graduate or equivalent.
Must have six (6) months of experience at Wastewater Maintenance Trainee or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Must have a working knowledge of wastewater treatment operations;
Effectively communicate through verbal skills;
Effective time management skills;
Must have cognitive and analytical skills;
Be able to handle stressful situations;
Be able to quickly assess or judge situations;
Be able to make decisions under pressure in areas of responsibility;
Ability to understand written descriptions in technical terminology;
Must be able to memorize and retain information without reliance on written records or manuals;
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in sample collection and basic laboratory procedures;
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency with computers, telephones, calculators, copy/fax machines, and familiar with Microsoft Office software.

Must be able to perform effectively as a member of a team in carrying out the City's Mission, Vision, & Values as well as the Trust Edge Experience©, which further establishes the foundation for our Mission, Vision, & Values through the 8-Pillars of trust, which are:
Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution and Consistency. Overall professionalism displaying the utmost integrity, discretion, courtesy, cooperation, discipline, and behavior.

Licensing/Certification Requirements

Must possess a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with airbrakes and tanker endorsements.
Must possess a Class "D" Missouri Wastewater Operator's License.

Miscellaneous Requirements

May be required to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, or holidays.
Must work a rotating on-call schedule, and subject to emergency call-in.
Must be a dependable person due to the small size of the work force.
Will be subject to random substance abuse testing.

Tools and Equipment Used

All Treatment Plant equipment including but not limited to laboratory equipment, work trucks, mowers, sampling equipment, SCADA systems and various hand and power tools and electrical test equipment.

Physical Demands

Performs bending, squatting, crawling, twisting, kneeling, and reaching to ground level and overhead;
Must be able to reach, grip and hold;
Must be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time;
Must be able to lift 60 pounds above their head;
Must be able to push, pull and carry 100 pounds;
Must have the ability to operate a computer keyboard and mouse.

Sensory Demands

Must have full color acuity to be able to distinguish between hose and wire colors to follow schematics, be able to see color differences of various stages of the treatment processes to distinguish potential problems. Must have olfactory sense to aid in the determination of when equipment may be operating at too high of temperature and beginning stages of…