Treatment Plant Operator Trainee III
About The Position
This position supports 24/7 operations. As a trainee, the role involves operating, maintaining, and adjusting a variety of equipment including pumps, blowers, compressors, conveyors, sludge controls, air diffusers, filters, tanks, collectors, chemical equipment, mixer valves, and incinerators. The trainee will also be responsible for taking sewage samples, cleaning plant units, replenishing chemical tanks, unloading chemicals, performing routine maintenance, operating electrical and computer controls, and maintaining good housekeeping in assigned areas. Record keeping and assisting plant trades employees are also key duties. The role requires meeting the requirements of the Wastewater Operator Training Program. Additional responsibilities include performing related work as delegated by senior staff.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or equivalent.
- Successful completion of an approved Water Quality Control Program OR successful completion of at least one year of on-the-job experience and/or training.
- Must possess a Missouri Class "D" wastewater treatment operator's license or another state's equivalent.
- Good knowledge of the operation and maintenance of pumps, motors, and related electrical and mechanical equipment.
- Knowledge of safe work practices.
- Ability to take accurate readings.
- Ability to keep records and make reports.
- Ability to learn quickly and follow prescribed routines.
- Must have and maintain a Missouri Class "D" wastewater treatment operator's license.
- Must possess a valid driver's license by the state in which the employee resides.
- Must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position.
- Employees of MSD must have a meets expectations performance review.
Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, and adjust a variety of pumps, blowers, compressors, conveyors, sludge controls, air diffusers, filters, tanks, collectors, chemical equipment, mixer valves, incinerators, and other mechanical, instrumentation and electrical equipment.
- Take samples of sewage at various stages.
- Clean plant units such as bar screens, comminutors, grit removal units, heat exchangers, aeration tanks and equipment, chlorinators, sludge pumps and pipe galleries.
- Replenish chemical solution tanks and unload chemicals.
- Perform routine plant maintenance and cleaning work.
- Operate electrical and computer controls, as needed.
- Maintain good housekeeping in assigned work areas.
- Keep records.
- Assist plant trades employees.
- Meet requirements of the Wastewater Operator Training Program.
- Perform related work as required or as delegated by Senior Operators, Team Leaders, and Supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
