Wastewater Collection System Operator I or II

Eagle Mountain City•Eagle Mountain, UT

1d•$22 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing a variety of duties related to the construction and maintenance of the City's wastewater collection infrastructure and wastewater treatment facility and equipment. The position requires working under broad policy guidance and direction, with no direct supervision exercised for Operator I, and general guidance provided to Operator I for Operator II. Essential functions include daily operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection system, including lift stations, manholes, generators, pumps, and motors. This includes performing preventative maintenance, inspections, repairs of mains and manholes, and operating specialized equipment like jet trucks and television inspection trucks. The role also involves confined space entry for maintenance and cleaning, responding to sewer emergencies, and cross-training with wastewater treatment facility personnel. Secondary duties include operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility, collecting and testing lab samples, and adjusting process rates based on lab results. Operator II also has other duties as assigned by the Public Utilities Director/Manager and Wastewater Systems Supervisor.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent.
For Operator I: No experience necessary.
For Operator II: Two (2) years of experience performing the above or closely related duties.
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Some knowledge of general trench work and pipefitting.
Some knowledge of pumping systems.
Some knowledge of hazards and precautions associated with trench work line construction.
Interpersonal communication skills.
Basic hand and power tools required to install and maintain pipe line.
Knowledge of pipe classifications and types.
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of trench work construction and pipeline maintenance work.
Knowledge of hazards common to heavy equipment operation.
Knowledge of drain system construction methods.
Knowledge of construction requirements for wastewater collections and pumping stations.
Knowledge of hazards associated with wastewater collections and treatment chemicals.
Knowledge of wastewater line chemical cleaning procedures and associated hazards.
Knowledge of state or federal regulations governing installation and maintenance of wastewater systems.
Knowledge of water quality laws.
Knowledge of traffic control and diversion.
Knowledge of use of respirators.
Knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
Skill in the operation of heavy mechanized equipment as required by the position, i.e., computer, backhoe, skidsteer, air compressor, saws, jack hammer, chipping hammer, paint sprayer, dump truck, pumps, chain saw, torches, etc.
Ability to adapt to emergency or unusual situations.
Ability to tolerate weather extremes in the work place.
Ability to analyze wastewater system(s), identify problems and determine optimum solutions.
Ability to make accurate decisions in emergency situations where consequences of error could be costly.
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, elected officials, local agencies and the general public.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to perform strenuous manual labor.
Ability to lift 100 lbs.
Must possess a class "A" commercial driver's license (CDL).
Must work on a twenty-four (24) hour stand-by or on call.
Must become a certified Waste Water Collection Systems Operator I within 12 months of date of hire (Operator I only).
Must be a certified Wastewater Collection Systems Operator II (Operator II only).
Must become a certified flagger.
Must become confined space certified.
Must become forklift certified.
Must know basic functions of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and other wastewater specific software (Operator II only).

Responsibilities

Performs daily operation and maintenance of the city wastewater collection system, including lift stations, manholes, yard, backup generators, and various pumps and motors.
Oversees and performs ongoing preventative maintenance, including greasing, changing oil on pumps, adjusting belts and pulleys, changing out pumps and motors, and unclogging pumps.
Performs collection system inspections; corrects structural deficiencies, eliminates infiltration and stoppages of wastewater mains.
Performs daily maintenance and repair of equipment used; operates jet truck, power rodder, root cutter and other equipment.
Operates jackhammer; repairs and rebuilds manholes, and repairs wastewater mains, replaces covers.
Operates metal detector and/or SOND locaters to locate concealed manholes and raise to grade.
Documents and maps collection system, records pipe size, direction of flow and congestion status, determines need for cleaning or other maintenance.
Prepares and files inspection and cleaning reports.
Performs confined space entry to access collection system lines; performs maintenance and cleaning as needed while supported by specialized safety equipment.
Ensures proper set up and application of safety equipment, including davit arm hoist, tripod and with self-retracting lifeline (SRL).
Calibrates, sets up, and operates gas detectors for confined space entry; prepares confined space entry permit as required.
Assesses overhead, atmosphere and tripping hazards; ensures effective use of support harness and related equipment.
Operates a high velocity jet truck; cleans and maintains existing wastewater lines.
Provides vac truck operation to resolve water leaks in the system.
Operates television inspection truck used to inspect main sewer lines and lift station pumping systems.
Operates television viewing and inspection equipment to detect wastewater line leaks obstructions.
Sets up power equipment; performs maintenance and repairs of specialty equipment.
Operates jet cleaning unit to clean ditches and culverts.
Performs dye testing to determine origins of problems.
Performs maintenance and repairs of electrical parts on TV truck.
Responds to sewer emergencies; performs emergency repair services dealing with breaks, backups and other issues.
Organizes and utilizes necessary resources, including staff and equipment, such as combo jet/vac trucks, CCTV inspection equipment, crane trucks and trash pumps as needed.
Coordinates with TSSD if additional resources and help are needed.
Performs related duties as required.
Cross trains with wastewater treatment facility personnel.
Helps with wastewater treatment plant operations when required.
Performs daily operation and maintenance of the city wastewater treatment facility.
Maintains clarifiers, buildings, yard, backup generator, blowers and chlorine disinfection equipment.
Ensures proper application of effluent water and operation of rapid infiltration basin.
Ensures proper operation of various pumps and motors.
Monitors and performs ongoing preventative maintenance on treatment facility equipment.
Operates machinery to ensure readiness and effectiveness of service, including skid steers, backhoes, trackhoes, loaders, tractors, crane trucks, jet/vac trucks, forklifts, trash pumps, weed whips, and a variety of hand tools.
Collects daily and monthly lab samples from various phases of the treatment process as required by the Division of Water Quality (DWQ) and for process control.
Gathers "grab" samples and from a composite sampler; creates "chain of custody" reports and delivers samples to analytical laboratories.
Assists to adjust process rates for activated sludge (RAS) and waste activated sludge (WAS) based upon lab results.
Performs daily and weekly tests to verify proper operation and control of the wastewater treatment systems.
Evaluates concentrations of solids and bacteria for "flocking" and settling in the treatment process.
Determines additional influence of results and effect upon return activated sludge (RAS) and waste activated sludge (WAS) rates; adjusts rates as needed to prevent disruption of "bug" colonies.
Provides general guidance and direction to Wastewater Collections Operator I while in training or on a project-by-project basis (Operator II only).
Performs other duties as assigned by the Public Utilities Director/Manager and Wastewater Systems Supervisor (Operator II only).