Senior Treatment Plant Operator

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, oversees and participates in operating and maintaining a wastewater treatment plant. Salary Range: $85,384.00 - $93,184.00 annually Essential Functions: Support 24/7 operations. Oversee the operation and routine maintenance of process and support areas. Monitor, initiate, and direct adjustments to plant processes and equipment both manually and through process control systems, including remote facilities. Adjust plant processes as indicated by laboratory tests. Take samples of wastewater and other process flows. Perform basic wastewater laboratory analysis. Clean plant process areas and equipment. Maintain records and prepare reports. Direct Treatment Plant Operator Trainees and Treatment Plant Operators to investigate and correct process control problems. Assist in training operators. Assist the plant's trades employees. Required to fill in for Team Leaders at the Treatment Plant. Perform related work as required or as delegated by Team Leaders and Supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Training and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent and a Missouri Class "A" wastewater treatment operator’s license. Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical wastewater treatment plant equipment. Considerable knowledge of safe working practices. Ability to make accurate readings. Ability to understand and record information on charts and meters. Ability to lead and oversee the work of others. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports. Special Requirements: Must possess and maintain a Missouri Class "A" wastewater treatment operator's license. Must possess a valid driver's license from the state in which the employee resides. Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as safety sensitive, and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations Employees of MSD must meet expectations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stationary Position: Frequently Move/Traverse: Frequently Stationary Position/Seated: Rarely Transport/Lifting: Frequently Transport/Carrying: Frequently Exerting Force/Pushing: Frequently Exerting Force/Pulling: Frequently Ascend/Descend: Frequently Balancing: Frequently Position Self/Stooping: Frequently Position Self/Kneeling: Frequently Position Self/Crouching: Frequently Position Self/Crawling: Occasionally Reaching: Frequently Handling: Frequently Grasping: Frequently Feeling: Frequently Communicate/Talking: Frequently Communicate/Hearing: Frequently Repetitive Motions: Frequently Coordination: Frequently Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District