Wastewater Treatment Plant; WWTP) Operator

The City of Tacoma, Environment & Public Works Department is accepting applications for qualified candidates interested in becoming a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator on their platinum award winning team. Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators perform skilled work in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment, sludge processing, compliance and process testing, sampling, and other related tasks in a wastewater treatment facility. Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators maintain operating conditions by interpreting meters, gauges, biological and chemical analysis and observation of the treatment process.

The City of Tacoma is growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Enjoy a competitive total compensation package, the opportunity for a flexible schedule, opportunities for career advancement, and innovation work spaces.

The department recognizes the value of operator certifications and the benefit to the city of having a workforce that possess them.

The City offers incentive pay for Operators with Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) Wastewater Operator Group 3 and Group 4 certifications. Operators with a Group 3 certification receive a 6% pay increase over the base wage while Operators with a Group 4 certification receive a 7% pay increase over the base wage.

This is an excellent promotional opportunity. You have the ability to grow with an exciting organization that is focused on supporting healthy neighborhoods and a thriving Puget Sound.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operator: $41.26 - $47.77
• Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operator, Senior: $50.30 - $52.81
• Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operations Supervisor: $55.82 - $64.62

• Operate and maintain various equipment used in a wastewater treatment plant.
• Start and regulate the operation of electric motors and pumps used to control the flow of wastewater or sludge.
• Operate and control computer systems, mechanical rakes, grit systems, sludge withdrawal and dewatering equipment, boiler/heater exchangers, circulating and transfer pumps and related equipment.
• Operate and provide process control using a sophisticated plant control computer systems and field equipment including bar screens, influent pumping, grit systems, primary sedimentation and raw sludge pumping; aerobic and anaerobic digestion systems including sludge withdrawal/recirculation and pumping systems; dewatering equipment, , boilers/heater exchangers, circulating and transfer pumps; high purity oxygen activated sludge secondary treatment, clarifiers, dissolved air flotation thickening system; odor control and related equipment.
• Make necessary adjustments from an interpretation of readings of meters, gauges and other control and measuring devices.
• Inspect bubbler systems, density meters, flow meters, chlorine applicators, gas mixers, air blowers, compressor and gas analyzers for proper operation.
• Perform operational laboratory analysis to monitor and assure the efficiency of plant operations.
• Perform minor plant repairs as needed.
  
  Perform manual operation of various gates and valves.
• Perform various duties to assure the equipment, plant and grounds are in a safe, effective and orderly condition.
• Prepare and maintain daily logs, records, and lab reports.
• May operate heavy equipment such as dump trucks, front-end loaders and forklifts as needed.
• Operate the plant process computer system and log lab data onto the computer network.
• Contact other City agencies and vendors in the routine operation of the plant.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Work includes indoor and outdoor environment;…