WWTP Operator I​/II​/III

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I/II/III

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I Hourly salary: $36.9379 - $44.8981

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II Hourly salary: $40.6314 - $49.3879

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III Hourly salary: $44.6945 - $54.3266

Under immediate supervision (Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I), general supervision (Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II), or direction (Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III), inspects, operates, and maintains the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant facility and processes; treats wastewater to protect the public health and environment before discharge; performs corrective and repair work on plant systems; performs general maintenance work at plant facilities; and performs related work as required.

Receives immediate supervision (WWTP Operator I), general supervision (WWTP Operator II), or direction (WWTP Operator III) from the WWTP Operations Supervisor. Some assigned positions exercise technical and functional direction over, and provide training to, less experienced staff.

This is the first-level classification in the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform inspection, operation, and maintenance functions for the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant facility. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently.

Within the scope and authority of their mandated certification, positions at this level perform some of the duties required of the positions at the WWTP Operator II level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern.

Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise.

This is the second-level classification in the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the WWTP Operator I level by the performance of higher-level operating duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative within the scope and authority of mandated certification. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

This is the full working journey level classification in the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator series responsible for independently taking actions necessary for the operation and maintenance on an assigned Grade IV plant, consistent with the mandated certifications required to perform such duties, and which are dependent on the State designated grade level of the assigned plant. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment.

Positions in this classification rely on experience and judgment to perform assigned duties. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to deliver services. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.

Positions in the WWTP Operator class series are flexibly staffed; positions at the WWTP Operator II level are normally filled by advancement from the WWTP Operator I level; progression to the WWTP Operator II level is dependent on (i) management affirmation that the position is performing the full range of duties assigned to the classification; (ii) satisfactory work performance; (iii) the incumbent meeting the minimum qualifications for the classification including any licenses and certifications;

and (iv) management approval for progression to the WWTP Operator II level.

In addition, positions at the WWTP Operator III level are normally filled by advancement from the WWTP Operator II level, also contingent upon factors i-iv outlined above.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Positions at the WWTP Operator I level may perform some of these duties and responsibilities in a learning capacity.

• Operates and adjusts controls on wastewater treatment facility equipment and machinery such as valves, pumps, chemical feed pumps, electric motors, filters, programmable control systems, and other plant equipment to ensure all equipment is running at optimal performance; checks and calibrates chemical feed equipment and…