Operator Technician Trainee

Great opportunity to grow into a Plant Operator at the Beautiful Brighton, Co location! 

**This position is a trainee opportunity. The selected candidate will be expected to work toward obtaining a Wastewater Class D Operator license as soon as reasonably possible after hire.
Upon completion of the required training period, the employee will be required to transition to the designated night shift of either 6:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. – 2:00 a.m., based on operational needs.**

Assists with the operation of a wastewater plant. Performs skilled and unskilled work and assists with tasks required to operate and control the performance of liquid and solids stream unit process equipment. Works under the direction of an Operations Supervisor or Plant Operator – Lead. May be assigned work by a licensed Plant Operator.

 

Examples of Duties

1. Participation in Metro’s Wastewater Treatment Operations Staff Training Program including enrollment and completion of assigned curriculum.
2. Assists with monitoring of wastewater unit processes and support systems equipment.
3. Assists with control adjustments of unit process variables to meet target performance.
4. Conducts field measurements, observations and analyses for review by licensed Plant Operator.
5. Assists with executing Standard Operating Procedures for support systems equipment and unit processes.
6. Assists with inspections, adjustments to equipment, and with placing equipment in and out of service.
7. Assists with adjustments to unit processes equipment and facility systems as necessary to meet performance goals.
8. Follow established operational reporting lines when reporting incidents, requesting resources, addressing interdepartmental concerns, initiating non-routine tasks or changes to standard operating procedures.
9. Assists with routine preventative maintenance and housekeeping activities.
10. Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Basic equipment inspections and maintenance activities
• Safety practices
• General office processes and procedures
• MS Office software

Skilled at:

• Following detailed, multi-step instructions
• Making adjustments and decisions from observations/inspections
• Troubleshooting
• Mathematics, Reading and Writing
• Utilizing technology to seek and share resources and information
• Active and empathic listening skills
• Managing disagreements, de-escalating conflict and negotiating win-win solutions

Ability to:

• Monitor technical systems/equipment
• Interpret data trends
• Comprehend written technical procedures and manuals
• Conduct field measurements, observations and analyses
• Communicate verbally and in writing
• Work independently after being trained on processes and procedures
• prioritize and multi-task in a high-activity work environment
• Learning new skills as job requirements evolve
• Perform effectively in a collaborative team environment
• Maintain emotional control under ambiguous and stressful circumstances

Education
High school diploma or GED. A valid driver’s license is required.

 

Working Conditions:

Typical Work Environment
Wet/Humidity Conditions; Residential and Commercial wastewater/Biosolids; Variety of floor surfaces including concrete, gravel, asphalt, dirt, tile, loose stones, uneven surfaces, slippery surfaces, wet surfaces; Inside environment; Outside environment all year in all weather conditions and temperatures; Chemicals; Lighting conditions include natural light, fluorescent, head lamps, incandescent, and low light; Vibration; Moving equipment and vehicles; Work at heights; Work in confined spaces.

Body Position Demands
Standing; Walking; Climbing stairs; Climbing ladders; Reaching forward and overhead; Balancing; Object handling; Simple hand/Firm hand grasping; Operating controls; Sitting; Stooping; Kneeling; Crouching; Crawling; Typing; Fine hand coordination.

Physical Demands (max forces are expected to be infrequent)
Max Weight Lifted: 42 lbs.
Max Weight Carried: 42 lbs.
Max Force Pushed: 98 lbs.
Max Force Pulled: 128 lbs.

Sensory Requirements
Wide field of view; Perception - Spatial; Olfactory (Smelling); Vision - Near; Depth perception; Color discrimination; Perception - Form; Feeling without seeing; Speaking; Vision - Far; Hearing.
Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $25 - $34 Hourly
Bonus/Commission: No