Licensed Wastewater Operator: Class I, II, or III

Job Description

Job Description

Maintains the efficient operations of a wastewater treatment plant. Monitors water quality and samples, analyzes and records the results. Essential duties include:

• Monitors and adjusts the processing system to meet demands; inspects plant grounds, checks gauges, and takes readings; monitors flow levels, pumps, motors and valves.
• Monitors overall plant operations via the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
• Takes samples and tests chemical levels throughout the plant; performs a series of daily laboratory analyses.
• Performs process control analysis and uses results of that analysis to inform process changes and decisions on a daily basis.
• Receive chemicals and adjusts chemical feeders as needed.
• Monitors flows, levels, and biological indicators throughout the plant’s process.
• Makes equipment repairs and responds to breakdowns.
• Maintains log books and computer files containing laboratory analysis results, equipment status, process control status, and records documenting regulatory compliance.
• Attends job related training; remains current on revisions to pertinent policies, procedures, rules, regulations, requirements and standards.
• Leads plant tours for the general public.
• Maintains plant building and grounds.
• Operates and maintains sewage pump stations throughout the collection system.
• Performs solids handling duties including wasting, dewatering, and drying of biosolids.
• Performs related duties.