PURPOSE OF THE CLASSIFICATION: Under direct supervision performs manual, semi-skilled and semi-technical work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a water or wastewater treatment plant to provide quality water and wastewater services at a cost consistent with sound management practices; and performs other related assigned duties.
ESSENTIAL TASKS:
• Operates mechanical, electrical, electronic, chemical, or other process equipment, including belt filter presses, pumps, lab equipment, chemical feeders, valves, power washers, fire hoses, disinfection equipment, and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
• Performs routine maintenance including calibrating equipment, and monitors plant processes both locally and remotely via SCADA systems
• Collects water or wastewater samples from various plant processes and analyzes water samples on specialized laboratory equipment, and/or submits samples to the Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) laboratory
• Performs jar tests and mathematical calculations, determines optimum chemical dosages, and recommends changes necessary to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements
• Monitors flow rates and makes recommended changes
• Maintains and cleans facilities, grounds, and vehicles
• Receives and assists in unloading hazardous chemicals in bulk quantities
• Documents plant data, readings, and operational records, including preparing corrective maintenance work orders for equipment failure
• Must report to work on a regular and timely basis
REQUIREMENTS: Background check, pre-employment drug screen, High school diploma/GED, driver's license, resume
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm