Wastewater Operator Ii

JOB POSITION: WASTEWATER OPERATOR II

Division:
Water Quality

Status:
Non-Exempt

Grade: 105

Job Code: 772

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. 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 II Wastewater license from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation for Waterworks and Wastewater Works.

• Oversees and directs work of assigned employees.
• 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, reporting to work on time, completing job assignments in a timely manner, maintaining a good work attitude, performing all job duties as assigned and/or scheduled.
• Working knowledge of equipment, materials, methods and procedures used in a wastewater treatment facility.
• Basic knowledge in the use of hand tools, sockets, wrenches, etc.

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent supplemented by course work in environmental studies, chemistry, sewage treatment, or other related areas, plus two (2) or more years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license or have the ability to obtain one within 60 days of employment date. No more than six (6) demerit points on driving record if required to drive Water Authority vehicles.
• Must be in possession of a Class II license from the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation for Waterworks and Wastewater Works.

The physical demands described here are…