Lead Utility Operator (Wastewater)
About The Position
The City of Tolleson is seeking qualified individuals interested in joining our team as a Lead Utility Operator. The Lead Utility Operator is responsible for performing journey-level lead work that involves training and mentoring operations staff, provides guidance and direction to all operators in the daily operations of the treatment plant. Some examples of duties performed include operational compliance and appearance of the facility by closely monitoring operations, performing inspections, giving work assignments to operators, developing and conducting training, keeping accurate records of operational activities; preparing reports, shift schedules; scheduling projects, sample collection, evaluating work performance of operators and all other duties as assigned. The Lead Utility Operator is also responsible for monitoring the health of the following, but not limited to, clarifiers, digesters, grit removal systems, trickling filters, aeration blowers, gas chlorination systems, chemical feed systems, belt presses, bar screens, and rotary drum thickeners. This position creates, reviews, and monitors daily work activities by using Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) and WIMS logs. This position also participates in a rotating on-call schedule. The incumbent may provide crew member performance feedback to the Wastewater Operations supervisor and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED, supplemented with college coursework or technical training
- 3 years of progressively responsible experience in assigned area of responsibility
- ADEQ Grade 3 Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification, or ability to obtain within six (6) months from date of hire
- Valid Arizona Driver's License
- Basic proficiency in laboratory testing methods and procedures
- Ability to troubleshoot process control issues and mechanical equipment within a wastewater treatment environment
- Capability of performing mathematical computations
- Ability to write reports and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
- Ability to maintain respiratory program requirements for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Responsibilities
- Training and mentoring operations staff
- Providing guidance and direction to all operators in the daily operations of the treatment plant
- Monitoring operations, performing inspections, and giving work assignments to operators
- Developing and conducting training
- Keeping accurate records of operational activities
- Preparing reports and shift schedules
- Scheduling projects
- Sample collection
- Evaluating work performance of operators
- Monitoring the health of clarifiers, digesters, grit removal systems, trickling filters, aeration blowers, gas chlorination systems, chemical feed systems, belt presses, bar screens, and rotary drum thickeners
- Creating, reviewing, and monitoring daily work activities using Computerized Maintenance Management Software (CMMS) and WIMS logs
- Participating in a rotating on-call schedule
- Providing crew member performance feedback to the Wastewater Operations supervisor
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
