Treatment Plant Operator

JOB TITLE: Treatment Plant Operator
FLSA: NON-EXEMPT
DEPARTMENT: Utilities
PAY RANGE: 13 $16.00/hr
ACCOUNTABLE TO: Treatment Plant Supervisor
FLSA: NON-EXEMPT

PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION: Under general supervision is responsible for monitoring and operating of their assigned Water and/or Wastewater Treatment facilities. Work varies requiring individual judgment and decision making within well established Federal and State regulations.

• Physical demands include some bending, stooping, walking on rough or uneven terrain, kneeling, and lifting up to 60#s (greater with assistance). Work may be performed in uncontrollable working conditions of heat, cold, dampness, and exposure to chemicals and infectious wastes;
• Must possess and maintain ODEQ Class D Water or Wastewater Certifications, Class C Water or Sewer Lab Certifications within one year of employment, and Class C Water or Wastewater Certification within two years of employment and maintain such certifications throughout employment; Type of license dependent upon the type of plant assigned (Water or Wastewater);
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Drivers License.

• Operates the assigned water and/or wastewater treatment plant in compliance with federal and state regulations;
• Monitors control panels, starts and stops pumps, adjusts valves and gates as appropriate to control the treatment processes;
• Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings, testing results to determine load requirements;
• Loads and unloads chemicals, add chemicals to treat water;
• Monitors control panels and adjusts controls to specified levels;
• Monitors equipment to determine any malfunction and provides maintenance of the assigned treatment facility and makes repairs as needed;
• Checks the building and grounds for needed repairs and cleanliness and arranges for the needed maintenance;
• Work may include weekends and holidays;
• Performs related duties as required.
• Maintains daily logs, records, and prepares various monthly reports;
• Is responsible for assigned facilities and equipment of substantial value requiring care;
• Contacts with fellow employees and others requires common courtesy and respect;
• Work is often performed in an uncontrolled environment that may require the use of proper safety equipment and procedures to prevent injury.

SUPERVISION - RESPONSIBILITY FOR WORK OF OTHERS: May supervise Treatment Plant personnel as assigned in the absence of the Plant Supervisor.

• High school graduation or its equivalent; PLUS
• Minimum one year work experience with experience in Water and/or Wastewater Treatment field preferred;
• Previous mechanical experience desirable;
• Must possess and maintain ODEQ Class D Water or Wastewater Certifications, Class C Water or Sewer Lab Certifications within one year of employment, and Class C Water or Wastewater Certificate within two years of employment and maintain such certifications throughout employment; Type of license dependent upon the type of plant assigned (Water or Wastewater);
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Drivers License and maintain status of insurability.

• Maintains knowledge of all permits applicable to the Water and Wastewater Plants and assures compliance with the regulations and permits;
• Establishes and maintains effective communication and working relationships with fellow employees, other officials, and the public;
• Must be able to work in confined spaces;
• Performs Quality Assurance and Quality Control testing for the Plants and submits reports to the proper authority as required;
• Possesses the skill to perform laboratory tests and to interpret test results;
• Demonstrates the ability to follow oral and written instructions;
• Mows the grass and performs other maintenance of the Plant grounds;
• Works shifts as may be required;
• Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time .

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the non-essential functions .

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Deadline for Applying : Open until filled