Wastewater 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