Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator 3

City of Lebanon•Lebanon, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves operating and maintaining a wastewater treatment plant and related systems, including treatment processes, plant pumping stations, and sludge handling and disposal facilities. The operator monitors and controls treatment processes, performs laboratory tests, and makes necessary adjustments to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Responsibilities also include performing maintenance and repair tasks on equipment and facilities, and maintaining records and reports. There is potential for supervising lower-level staff and assisting in their training and development.

Requirements

Complex wastewater treatment processes and principles.
Chemical addition and treatment chemicals.
Complex Laboratory tests and analysis.
Safety protocols and regulations.
Independent equipment operation and maintenance.
Regulatory requirements and compliance.
Complex process control and optimization techniques.
Intermediate understanding of hydraulics, mechanics, electrical, I&C, process control, laboratory, and microbiology.
Independent operation and control of the treatment process.
Independent equipment maintenance and repair.
Complex Troubleshooting and problem-solving.
Clear and concise communication and record keeping.
Teamwork.
Analyze data and make decisions to more complex issues.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve problems through corrective action.
Communicate effectively with others.
Work safely and follow safety protocols.
Adapt quickly to changing situations and priorities.
Understand regulations and standards.
Effective communication skills: Verbal and written communication.
Clear and concise reporting.
Share information to solve problems.
Reading comprehension: Understand advanced technical documents and regulations.
Interpret complex instructions and manuals.
Basic writing skills: Maintain accurate reports and logs.
Assists preparing reports and correspondence.
Comprehension skills: Follow complex written and verbal instructions.
Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, and other departments.
Understand and use complex technical terminology related to wastewater treatment.
Basic math operations: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Decimals, fractions, and percentages.
Algebraic skills: Formula calculation and manipulation.
Solution concentration and dilution calculations.
Geometric skills: Volume and area calculations.
Flow rate and velocity calculations.
Analytical skills: Data interpretation and analysis.
Trend recognition and forecasting.
Practical applications: Calculating chemical dosage and flow rates.
Determining treatment process efficiency.
Understanding and calculating sludge volumes and pumping rates.
Use a calculator and computer software for mathematical calculations.
Apply mathematical concepts to real-world problems in wastewater treatment.
Understand and work with units of measurement, conversion factors, and mathematical formulas related to wastewater treatment.
A high school diploma or G.E.D is required.
12 plus months at a Grade 1-3 Wastewater Facility or a bachelor’s degree in science degree.
Grade 3 WWTP Operator Certification through TDEC. (Must obtain Grade 3 certification within 18 months of hire with prior experience or reciprocity from another state)
Must attend all training courses necessary for Grade 3 certification.
Must attend all continuing education courses to keep certification current.
A Valid Tennessee Driver’s License with a clear driving record is required.
Must be available for rotating shift work with 24/7 assignments.
This position is subject to on-call and call-back requirements, which may include work outside of normal business hours, including days, nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
The employee must be available to participate in a rotating on-call schedule and may be required to report to duty or remain onsite during emergency operations.
The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee is required to walk; sit; use tools; operate controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and listen, observe, or smell.
The employee must frequently lift, move, push, pull or carry up to 50 pounds.
May occasionally push, pull, or move 75 to 100 pounds, with assistance.
Must be able to use tools such as breaker bar, pipe wrench, and hand truck.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Must undergo required physical examination and complete vaccinations.

Nice To Haves

A CDL driver's license is preferred.
The ideal candidate should reside in Wilson County or in one of the surrounding counties that border Wilson County, including Cannon, Davidson, DeKalb, Rutherford, Smith, Sumner, or Trousdale Counties.

Responsibilities

Independently operates and monitors wastewater treatment processes, including chemical addition, flow control, and sludge handling.
Performs complex laboratory tests and analyzes results to ensure compliance with regulations.
Independently maintains and repairs equipment, pumps, and valves.
Conducts routine inspections and maintenance of facilities and grounds.
Monitors and responds to alarms and high-priority emergency situations.
Maintains accurate records and reports, including shift logs and compliance documentation.
May assist in supervising and training subordinate staff.
Optimizes treatment process to ensure efficient and effective operations through progressively complex adjustments.
Follows safety protocols and ensures a safe work environment.
Troubleshoots & resolves advanced problems with corrective action.
Operates skid steer and telehandlers.
Performs manual labor, housekeeping, and groundskeeping tasks.
May perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Reliable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this role.