Treatment Plant Operator Senior County Plant

Metropolitan St Louis Sewer District•Saint Louis, MO

4d•$85,384 - $93,184•Onsite

About The Position

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides comprehensive wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in both St. Louis City and County. As one of the most recognized employers in the region and a fixture in the downtown area, MSD employs over 900 individuals in a wide-range of roles including skilled crafts and laborers, engineering, information technology, finance, human resources and administration support. We invite you to be part of the team!

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent and possess a Missouri Class "A" wastewater treatment operator's license.
Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical wastewater treatment plant equipment.
Considerable knowledge of safe working practices.
Ability to make accurate readings.
Ability to understand and record information on charts and meters.
Ability to lead and oversee the work of others.
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.
Must possess and maintain a Missouri Class "A" wastewater treatment operator's license.
Must possess a valid driver's license by the state in which the employee resides.
Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as safety sensitive, and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations
Employees of MSD must have a meets expectations.

Responsibilities

Support 24/7 operations.
Oversee the operation and routine maintenance of process and support areas.
Monitor, initiate, and direct adjustments to plant processes and equipment both manually and through process control systems including remote facilities.
Adjust plant processes as indicated by laboratory tests.
Take samples of wastewater and other process flows.
Perform basic wastewater laboratory analysis.
Clean plant process areas and equipment.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Direct Treatment Plant Operator Trainees and Treatment Plant Operators to investigate and correct process control problems.
Assist in training operators.
Assist plant's trades employees.
Required to fill-in for Team Leaders at the Treatment Plant.
Perform related work as required or as delegated by Team Leaders and Supervisor.