Wastewater Operator I

JOB POSITION: WASTEWATER OPERATOR I

Division:
Water Quality

Status:
Non-Exempt

Grade: 106

Job Code: 773

Reports to:

Wastewater Operations Supervisor

Date: 07-01-07

Revised Date: 04-01-22

Last Reviewed Date: 04-01-22

Performs skilled work in the operations of the sewage treatment plant. Assist with supervision of other wastewater operators in the absence of the shift supervisor. Completes reports/evaluates operation of equipment/collects samples. Makes regular tours of plant and equipment. Assess operating conditions through instrument readings, required process calculations and knowledge of process. Regulates and adjusts equipment based upon assessment of operating conditions.

Completes regular operation reports. Generates work requests for maintenance repair work. Makes minor or emergency repair. Records readings from meters/instruments. Monitors/completes required Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) continuing education requirements. Graduation from high school/GED equivalent supplemented by course work in environmental studies/chemistry/sewage treatment/other related areas. Previous experience preferred. Class I Wastewater license from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation for Waterworks and Wastewater Works.

Assist with supervision of other wastewater operators in the absence of the shift supervisor.

Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned or scheduled.

• Oversees and directs work of assigned employees as needed.
• Identifies and reports work progress of assigned employee to responsible supervisor/manager.
• Reports problems and conflicts to supervisor immediately or as soon as possible.
• Makes regular tours of plant and equipment.
• Assess operating conditions in assigned area through instrument readings, performance of requires process calculations and knowledge of process.
• Regulates and adjust related equipment in assigned area based upon assessment of operating conditions.
• Communicates with Shift Supervisor and other operators to coordinate treatment process throughout plant.
• Completes regular operations reports.
• Evaluates operation of equipment.
• Generates work requests for maintenance repair work.
• Makes minor or emergency repair.
• Collection of samples throughout assigned areas of the process using approved collection methods.
• Records readings from meters and instruments.
• Monitors and completes required Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) continuing education requirements.

Oversees the work of assigned employees as needed. Assists responsible supervisor in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Ability to oversee assigned work of other personnel in assigned area.
• Ability to review and recommend improvements in processes and procedures for assigned area.
• Ability to think logically and comprehend data.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work safely and obey all safety rules.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and in writing.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from employees and customers orally or in writing as necessary.
• Ability to represent assigned area in meetings attended.
• Ability to identify problems and/or conflict and seek management assistance in dealing with problems and/or conflicts.
• Ability to analyze and solve technical and administrative problems.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, maps and procedure manuals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in writing, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to write reports, correspondences and procedure manuals in a clear concise manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other Water Authority departments and the general public.
• Ability to work alone or in a team environment.
• Must possess and maintain a good work ethic with a strong emphasis on good attendance,…