Water-Wastewater Plant Level 3 Lead Operator in Charge

Overview

Employment Opportunities

Use the Government Jobs tab to search through your municipality's employment opportunities. Subscribe to job posting notifications to be automatically alerted of the latest career opportunities by clicking on the Notify Me button.

The City of Aztec’s mission is to enhance the quality of life of its citizens, to promote economic opportunity, and to carry out the responsibility to protect and improve the lives of the residents and visitors of the city. This position aids in achieving this mission by performing the important function of water purification for drinking and other household use as well as filtering and disinfecting / purification of wastewater prior to placing into the Animas River.

The position includes routine and emergency repairs to the water and wastewater plants and occasional help with distribution and collection systems. The position involves performing a wide variety of semi-skilled and skilled manual tasks. This is a supervisor level position.

• Operate and maintain the Water Plant, Wastewater Plant, water tanks, pump stations, and reservoirs. Maintenance includes greasing equipment, cleaning, painting, weed control, mowing grass and cleaning drying beds.
• Work various shifts, including weekends and holidays as scheduled (sometimes alone).
• Check and maintain levels in water storage tanks and reservoirs.
• Perform daily tests at the Water and Wastewater Plants; utilize test results to make necessary modifications in plant operations;
  Daily, weekly, and monthly record keeping on instruments as required.
• Responsible for limited spraying insects and application of larvicide for mosquitoes at Water and Wastewater Plants and other areas as directed.
• Responsible for maintenance and cleanliness of vehicles and equipment for him/her self. Responsible for coordinating with ditch rider. Performs other duties as required.

• Supervision:
  Able to communicate with City Administration and subordinates in an informed and professional manner. Supervises plant employees and assists in training operators with lower certifications.
• Public Contact:
  Able to talk to the public in an informed & professional manner. Ability to answer public questions on the type of work being performed.
• Budget:
  Assist in assessing needs for the upcoming budget.
• Other:
  The work is generally controlled by practices and procedures which are covered by policy; work is generally performed without direct supervision and is reviewed regularly by the Lead Operator. Requires judgment in selecting variations in sequence of work tasks, operations, or procedures. Mechanical aptitude and skill in the use of hand and power tools and machinery (loader-tractor, small dump truck, lawn mower, weed eater).
  
  Ability to understand and operate complex, manual and automated mechanical machinery. Working knowledge of basic wastewater treatment and potable purification procedures. Basic understanding of pump operation, maintenance and safeguards. Record keeping ability and personal computer operation required. Understanding of pH levels. Basic meter operation/maintenance. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directives. Ability to establish and maintain effective and cordial working relations with other employees in a team environment and the public.
• MATERIALS / PRODUCTS HANDLED:
  Sodium Hypochlorite, Insecticides, Herbicides, Aluminum sulfate, Coagulant aides, Paints, Thinners, and Sewage.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs. The employee is required to know how to swim. Cell phone required. Employees will be reimbursed a portion of his/her bill so that constant communication with supervisors is maintained for emergencies. Required to obtain continuing Water and Wastewater Certification within time constraint, as explained in the Water/Wastewater Procedures Handbook. Required to take series of Hepatitis shots paid for by the city.

The duties/responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from…