Wastewater Treatment Operator​/Senior Operator - West Point -Crew

Wastewater Treatment Operator/Senior Operator - West Point A-Crew

Salary
$41.21 - $57.43 Hourly

Location
Seattle, WA

Job Type
Career Service (Exec)

Job Number

Department
DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division
Wastewater Treatment

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit
A2 : SEIU L925-Wastewater

Full- or Part-Time
Full Time

Hours/Week
40 hours/week

This is a transfer opportunity, and first consideration is given to qualified transfer-eligible employees in the same classification. If no qualified transfer-eligible candidate is selected, external applicants will be considered. This recruitment may be used to establish a pool of qualified candidates to fill future Wastewater Treatment Operator/Senior Operator (West Point) Career Service vacancies within the Wastewater Treatment Division over the next 6 months.

External candidates are eligible to be hired at the Operator level only. Senior operator level is obtained through an internal job progression process. The salary range listed above includes the Operator level ($41.2077-$52.2331/hour) and Senior Operator level ($47.5058-$57.4309/hour).

This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on your community and the environment. As part of King County’s Wastewater Treatment Division, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across plant operations, maintenance, construction, and process management. You’ll work closely with staff, contractors, and consultants, contributing to essential services that protect public health and natural resources.

The West Point operations team is a highly collaborative team that prides itself on communications, dedicated staff, and solution‑minded work. The O&M facilities are currently undergoing major capital improvements expected to continue over the next 10 years. The candidate will be a part of a flexible and dynamic team responsible for providing expertise and support to maintain continuous effective wastewater operations.

King County's wastewater operations staff provides the expertise and dedication required to operate and maintain wastewater treatment and collection facilities to ensure protection of the environment and the health of all King County communities.

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Wastewater Treatment Operator/Senior Operator, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work.

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• Operate, monitor, troubleshoot and maintain systems and processes in wastewater and stormwater facilities.
• Conduct sampling and test analysis of wastewater. Determine, recommend or implement changes to systems and processes to meet permits and regulations and to optimize the performance of wastewater facilities.
• Perform maintenance on wastewater treatment plant and associated facilities, including buildings, equipment, and grounds. Duties include cleaning, servicing operating equipment, mowing lawns, and performing housekeeping tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Serve in a lead capacity to operate, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain wastewater treatment facilities, odor control equipment, biological, chemical, mechanical, and hydraulic processes.
• Provide advanced level troubleshooting, problem‑solving, coordination, and decision‑making when performing duties, particularly in on‑site, unusual and/or emergency situations.
• Recommend and/or determine changes to wastewater process to meet federal and Washington State permits and regulations and to optimize plant performance.

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes, including preliminary, primary, secondary, digestion, gas handling systems, sludge handling, plant‑wide air, water, chemical,…