Waste/Water Treatment Operator
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Foreman, this role starts, stops, and adjusts the operation of all equipment as necessary for the proper operation of the waste treatment plant and the domestic and cooling water treatment plants. At the water treatment plant, the operator collects samples, runs prescribed chemical tests, and adjusts equipment to maintain water quality. At the waste treatment plant, the operator pumps sludge, collects and composites wastewater samples, and runs operational tests. The role also involves making inspections, taking readings, cleaning filters, recording data, filling chemical hoppers, and performing facility housekeeping. This position is on a rotating shift that may cover weekends, afternoons, evenings, and dayshift rotations.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of mechanical systems including pumping equipment operation is required.
- Good knowledge and use of a PC are required.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Good skills in oral and written communications.
- Ability to work weekend and shift work.
- Complies with all Laboratory and Division Environmental Safety and Health (ES&H) policies, work rules, and safe work practices.
Nice To Haves
- 1-3 years related experience in operating water treatment equipment and certification as an IEPA water systems operator or wastewater treatment operator is desired.
Responsibilities
- Starts, stops, and adjusts the operation of all equipment as necessary for proper operation of the waste treatment plant and the domestic and cooling water treatment plants.
- Collects samples, runs prescribed chemical tests such as hardness, pH, turbidity, sludge percent chlorine residual, etc. and adjusts equipment as indicated by test results to maintain prescribed quality of water.
- Calculates daily consumption of water, chemicals, dosages, etc.
- Pumps sludge at prescribed intervals.
- Collects and composites waste water samples from influent and effluent flows as directed.
- Runs prescribed operational tests on samples including residual chlorine, pH, slide %, suspended solids, B.O.D. samples, etc.
- Calculates daily flow of lab water, and cleans sand filters and sludge beds periodically.
- Makes inspections, takes readings, checks operating equipment periodically for proper control of the process, and cleans filters as necessary.
- Records analyzed results, hourly equipment readings, operational and test data, etc., on daily and weekly log sheets.
- Fills chemical hoppers, day tanks, etc., changes chlorine cylinder and moves chemical skiploads as necessary.
- Does facility housekeeping of assigned areas and cleans laboratory equipment.
- Performs miscellaneous related duties as assigned.
- Performs routine inspections and readings for proper operation.
- Collects daily samples.
- Performs prescribed chemical tests such as hardness, pH, turbidity, sludge percent chlorine residual, etc. and records analyzed results.
- Adjusts equipment as indicated by test results to maintain prescribed quality of water.
- Calculates and records daily consumption and flow of water, chemicals, dosages, etc.
- Pumps and processes sludge at prescribed intervals.
- Collects wastewater samples from influent and effluent flows as directed.
- Perform prescribed operational tests on samples including residual chlorine, pH, slide %, suspended solids, and B.O.D. samples and records analyzed results.
- Cleans sand filters and sludge beds periodically.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits are part of the total rewards package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
