Biosolids & Residuals Dewatering Operator I

Renewable Water Resources (ReWa)

About The Position

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Operate various types of solids dewatering equipment in coordination with the needs of WRRFs. Collect, analyze, and record process control samples to optimize equipment performance. Operate polymer feed systems for various types of dewatering equipment. Maintains inventory of supplies used for reporting to supervisor. To properly load sludge and liquids onto trucks. Operates dump trucks, tractor trailers, tanker trucks to transport biosolids to appropriate inner-plant disposal sites. To perform service and first-echelon maintenance on all dewatering equipment. To transport, set up, operate, and perform service and first-echelon maintenance upon the following additional equipment to perform essential functions of the job under both standard and emergency response scenarios during storm events and major repair operations: mobile (permanent trailer-mounted) pumps, mobile (permanent trailer-mounted) solids loading towers, mobile (permanent trailer-mounted) generators, mobile (permanent trailer-mounted) light towers. Operates mobile dewatering equipment for WRRF needs or other projects. Collects biosolids for laboratory analysis. Performs routine analytical and equipment tests as required and records results. Operates, transports and preform service and first-echelon maintenance on articulating rubber-tired loaders, pumps, straight dump truck (up to 20-ton capacity), tractor/trailer dump, tractor/trailer tanker, mobile fuel pods, and septic tank truck. Enters data into database and generates required reports. Performs all work in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of safety. Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of work performed. Inspects equipment for proper and safe working condition. Cleans and maintains assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment. Receives and responds to inquiries, complaints, and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility. Attends meetings, training, workshops, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills. Provides equipment operation for emergency incidents related to the plants or collection system. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work for this position as necessary.

Requirements

Requires high school diploma, GED, or specialized vocational training.
Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
Must possess a valid Class “B” CDL driver’s license with tanker endorsement within two (2) years of employment.
Must possess or obtain within two (2) years of employment a S.C. Position “D” Biological Wastewater Operator certification.

Responsibilities

Operate various types of solids dewatering equipment in coordination with the needs of WRRFs.
Collect, analyze, and record process control samples to optimize equipment performance.
Operate polymer feed systems for various types of dewatering equipment.
Maintains inventory of supplies used for reporting to supervisor.
To properly load sludge and liquids onto trucks.
Operates dump trucks, tractor trailers, tanker trucks to transport biosolids to appropriate inner-plant disposal sites.
To perform service and first-echelon maintenance on all dewatering equipment.
To transport, set up, operate, and perform service and first-echelon maintenance upon the following additional equipment to perform essential functions of the job under both standard and emergency response scenarios during storm events and major repair operations: mobile (permanent trailer-mounted) pumps, mobile (permanent trailer-mounted) solids loading towers, mobile (permanent trailer-mounted) generators, mobile (permanent trailer-mounted) light towers.
Operates mobile dewatering equipment for WRRF needs or other projects.
Collects biosolids for laboratory analysis.
Performs routine analytical and equipment tests as required and records results.
Operates, transports and preform service and first-echelon maintenance on articulating rubber-tired loaders, pumps, straight dump truck (up to 20-ton capacity), tractor/trailer dump, tractor/trailer tanker, mobile fuel pods, and septic tank truck.
Enters data into database and generates required reports.
Performs all work in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, regulations, and standards of safety.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of work performed.
Inspects equipment for proper and safe working condition.
Cleans and maintains assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment.
Receives and responds to inquiries, complaints, and requests for assistance in areas of responsibility.
Attends meetings, training, workshops, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
Provides equipment operation for emergency incidents related to the plants or collection system.
Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work for this position as necessary.