Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

City of Colton•Colton, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Wastewater Utilities Supervisor, directs, coordinates and supervises the activities and operations of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators. Coordinates daily activities of operation teams, schedules and assigns daily job assignments, and provides supervisory and technical support to the wastewater operation crews. May act as Wastewater Utilities Supervisor in their absence. The Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator is the advanced journey level classification within the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator series. Incumbents in this classification perform work of a manual nature, which requires complex and more difficult repairs and operations. This classification is distinguished from the next lower classification of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III by the performance of more technical and complex duties and responsibilities which may include operating heavy equipment, maintaining and repairing wastewater equipment. Incumbents in this classification may be assigned to assist crews, assign duties and responsibilities. Incumbents assume lead supervision responsibility over wastewater operation crews classification and may be required to work holidays, evenings, and weekends and be on call for 24-hour shifts as needed.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Three (3) years as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II and experience performing duties directly applicable to assigned area of responsibility
Possession of a valid State of California Class “C” driver’s license is required.
Possession of a valid Grade III State of California Water Resources Control Board Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification is required.
Knowledge of principles and practices associated with wastewater treatment plant operations as related to primary, secondary and tertiary treatment.
Knowledge of chemical processes associated with the three treatment stages.
Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures associated with all functions of a wastewater treatment facility.
Knowledge of operation of wastewater treatment plant equipment, laboratory procedures and policies.
Knowledge of biosolids handling and effluent disposal regulations and practices.
Knowledge of odor control techniques.
Knowledge of sampling and testing requirements.
Knowledge of biological and chemical testing practices used in wastewater field operations.
Knowledge of basic OSHA and Cal-OSHA safety regulations.
Knowledge of modern office equipment, including computer and applicable software.
Ability to perform functions of the daily operations of wastewater treatment facilities.
Ability to operate heavy equipment in the course of performing routine tasks.
Ability to perform laboratory tests and procedures in the operation of a wastewater treatment facility.
Ability to read and work from blueprints, maps, drawings, sketches, specifications and other technical documents.
Ability to understand regulations and policies governing wastewater treatment operations.
Ability to identify and analyze problems and correct in the work of normal operations.
Ability to collect and analyze water samples.
Ability to draw logical conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain accurate records.
Ability to perform laboratory functions as appropriate.
Ability to use computer equipment and related software.
Ability to perform simple laboratory tests.
Ability to make arithmetical calculations as needed.
Ability to establish effective working relationships in the work place.
Ability to work standby, per the MOU.
Skill to read meters, gauges and control panels.
Skill to use computer equipment as needed.
Skill to operate heavy equipment such as backhoes, loaders, vactor truck, and hand tools.
Skill to effectively operate a motor vehicle on City streets.
Skill to operate computer and applicable software.

Nice To Haves

Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
May be assigned to assist crews, assign duties and responsibilities.
May be required to work holidays, evenings, and weekends and be on call for 24-hour shifts as needed.
May act as Wastewater Utilities Supervisor in their absence.
May operate landscape equipment in the maintenance of surrounding facility grounds.
Depending on the needs of the City, the incumbent of this classification may be required to maintain additional licenses or certificates and Continuing Education Units.
The incumbent may be required to work outside the traditional work schedule.
May be subject to call out/call back or stand-by scheduling.

Responsibilities

Accept supervisory and lead worker responsibility for activities, operations and services of the Wastewater Utilities Division including daily operations and minor facility equipment maintenance and repair tasks including the operation of heavy equipment.
Plan, coordinate and review the work of others assigned to daily projects and responsibilities; provide technical direction to operation staff.
Provide orientation and training to subordinate personnel; identify and report staff deficiencies; recommend discipline procedures as required.
Analyze and evaluate in-house laboratory results, data and procedures and take corrective action as appropriate; develop new laboratory procedures and may perform laboratory duties as necessary.
Operate personal computer, keep daily records and produce narrative and statistical reports.
Make recommendations regarding equipment purchasing, upgrade construction and provide cost estimates as assigned.
Serve as a resource for the Operation Division, coordinate divisional activities with other divisions and provide information and resources to the Wastewater Utilities Supervisor as needed.
Write standard operating procedures for plant processes under the direction and supervision of Supervisor and Wastewater Manager.
Operate trucks and heavy equipment including small tractors, loaders, backhoe; may operate landscape equipment in the maintenance of surrounding facility grounds.
Ensure all safety rules and regulations are followed.
Responsible for all weekly and monthly inspections.
Assist in the training of lower level personnel in the areas of work; ensure adherence to safe work methods, procedures and practices; identify training opportunities and needs; make recommendations to higher level staff.
Responsible in the preparation, creation and execution of daily, weekly, quarterly and yearly, preventive maintenance scheduling of treatment facility equipment and reporting of PMS to supervisor.
Perform weekly safety meetings with lower staff.
Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
Perform other related duties as required.