OPERATOR 1

City of West Haven, CT•West Haven, CT

47d

About The Position

Operates, repairs, and maintains the water/wastewater treatment plant's facilities Performs routine laboratory tests Diagnose operating problems and perform necessary corrective action during work shift Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work Assures plant operates at required standards

Requirements

1-4 years experience in operating water/wastewater treatment plants
Possess a valid vehicle operating license
Operator certification at a level required by the State and the project
Able to type and enter data in computer spreadsheets and data management systems. General knowledge of computer operations.
Knowledge of the principles and practices of water/wastewater treatment plant operations; operating principles of valves, pumps, and motors; principles and methods of bacteriological and chemical sewage analyses; effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes, principles of supervision and training; safe work practices

Responsibilities

Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/wastewater, sludge, and effluent
Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels
Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings and test results to determine process adjustment requirements
Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control
Starts and stops pumps, engines and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes
Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings
Takes samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses
Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties
Makes operating decisions in absence of supervisory personnel
Performs other duties as required