WPC Treatment Operations Crew Leader

Non-Negotiable Starting Pay: $34.7304 Hourly / $72,239.23 Annually
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Under general supervision, is responsible for operation of treatment processes and maintenance of equipment, building and grounds; assists to determine corrective action in regard to abnormal test results and operational problems; performs varied duties associated with pretreatment program; coordinates the activities of plant maintenance and operations in the support of policies, goals and objectives established by management.

• Operate plant processes and equipment.
• Install, clean, maintain and repair treatment units, related equipment, buildings and grounds.
• Collect wastewater samples from various sources.
• Perform varied tasks related to the Industrial Pretreatment Program in support of compliance monitoring, permitting and enforcement.
• Provide leadership and work instruction to the treatment plant maintenance and operations personnel by issuing and interpreting work orders and assigning same as directed by WPC Treatment Operations Manager.
• Respond to emergency call-outs to repair damaged equipment and to eliminate electrical or mechanical malfunctions and safety hazards.
• Maintain inventories of supplies and equipment.
• Ensure duties performed and assigned are carried out in compliance with local, state and federal regulations and laws and conformance to acceptable standards and practices.
• Report to management on the performance of crew members, status of work projects and any other pertinent issues.
• Assist with developing standardized work procedures consistent with parameters set by division management.
• Instruct employees on proper techniques of the work performed and the equipment used.
• Assist in the preparation of operational reports, cost analyses, specifications and documentation of progress toward stated goals and objectives.
• Promote communication and adequate information flow.
• Issue and interpret work orders and assign duties to employees.
• Explain, apply and enforce city and department policies.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school and five (5) years progressively responsible experience in the operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of wastewater treatment processes and equipment with emphasis on operational control and recordkeeping; industrial pretreatment surveys and inspections, including metal finishers; and in preparing USEPA pretreatment reports; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Thorough knowledge of information concerning applicable theories, principles, operation and equipment related to wastewater treatment and methods; tools and materials used in the installation, maintenance, repair and calibration of wastewater pumping and treatment facility equipment; and chain of custodies, sampler preparation, hold-times, and EPA Laboratory Methods; knowledge of Title 40 of the Code of Regulations Part 403, including sampling requirements; the acceptable practices and standards of the mechanical, electrical and plumbing trades;

the laws and regulations that impact the work performed and supervised.

Advanced skill in performing wastewater facility process control and maintenance; skill and adeptness with speed in performing physical activities to complete complicated tasks involving close tolerances; public, employee and labor relations and in maintaining effective working relationships; using personal computers and software applications; reading and interpreting plans, blueprints, shop drawings and schematics; using hand tools and power tools; the use of electronic/electrical and mechanical diagnostic equipment and preparation of reports and any related written correspondence.

Ability to work independently performing advanced work in both trades and technical areas; analyze technical laboratory reports and troubleshoot non-compliant sampling and results; read, analyze and interpret documents such as policies, regulations, instructions, procedure manuals, diagrams, schedules and labor agreements; respond effectively to inquiries or complaints; write reports, business and correspondence and work procedures; effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, elected officials, employees and the general public;

concentrate with continuous close attention for extended periods of time to obtain accurate results while frequently being exposed to unusual pressure; calculate figures and apply concepts of basic algebra, geometry, chemistry and biology; solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Valid Illinois Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL-B) with air brakes endorsement, or equivalent, within sixty (60) days of hire.
• Illinois Environmental…