TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR - Level 1 to 4 (Asplund) Range 20-23 / PLU

Municipality of Anchorage•3000 Arctic Blvd., AK

40d•$20 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

This position is open to the general public and any current Municipal employee. It is represented by the Plumbers & Steamfitters, Local 367, and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Union. The department is the Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility, and the work hours are an alternate treatment schedule at the Asplund Wastewater Treatment Facility. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States, as the Municipality of Anchorage cannot provide sponsorship. The role involves performing work in the operation, preventive maintenance, and minor maintenance of water and/or wastewater treatment plants, including well production and water distribution systems. Work is assigned, performed, supervised, and reviewed based on the applicable State of Alaska Operator Certification level and the individual's role. Required skill and supervision depend on the certification level. Employees are assigned general duties in treatment plant systems operations, well production, and water distribution systems, working independently with less direct supervision as proficiency increases. Employees work varying shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Treatment Plant Operators III and IV are lead positions that assist in training other operators and may be assigned as plant-in-charge crew leaders, responsible for assigning, controlling, and checking work for accuracy and conformity with procedures and regulations. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Provisional Wastewater Treatment certification at time of application.
Wastewater Treatment Operator Level I certification within one (1) year of hire.
State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Wastewater Treatment Operator Level II certification at the time of application.
State of Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation Wastewater Treatment Operator Level III certification at the time of application.
State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Wastewater Treatment Operator Level IV certification at the time of application.
A valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with satisfactory driving record and no Air Brake restriction at time of hire.
Satisfactory drug screening at time of hire.
Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

American Red Cross First Aid certification or equivalent, American Red Cross Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification or equivalent, and American Red Cross or American Heart Organization Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification or equivalent within six ( 6 ) months of hire (for Level III and IV).

Responsibilities

Perform work in the operation, preventive maintenance and minor maintenance of water and/or wastewater treatment plant, including well production and water distribution systems.
Work is assigned, performed, supervised and reviewed based on applicable State of Alaska Operator Certification level and the role of the individual.
Employees are assigned general duties in the broad area of treatment plant systems operations, well production and water distribution systems.
Incumbents work independently with less direct supervision as proficiency level increases.
Employees work varying shifts, including evening, nights, weekends and holidays to meet the water and/or wastewater treatment needs of the domestic, commercial and industrial sectors of the Municipality of Anchorage.
Treatment Plant Operators III and IV are lead positions and assist in the training of other operators and may be assigned as plant-in-charge crew leader with duties that include assigning, controlling, and checking work for accuracy and conformity with procedures and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.