WASTEWATER OPERATOR

CITY OF BRUSH•Brush, CO

12d•$22 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Entry Level Position under the supervision of the Wastewater Foreman, performs a variety of duties to facilitate the flow and treatment of wastewater and, skilled and semi-skilled work for the general operation, maintenance and repair of the treatment facilities.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of, and mechanical aptitude that permits working with, pumps, valves, motors, electrical panels, and of the principles, practices, and processes related to activated sludge.
Ability to work unsupervised.
Ability to deal with public in a cordial and professional manner.
Ability to comprehend and follow complex written and/or oral instructions.
Ability to swim.
Knowledge of chemistry and mathematics.
Knowledge of confined space requirements and hazards.
Must have or be willing to obtain Hepatitis B vaccination.
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Colorado Class "D" Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License within 6 months.
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Colorado Driver's License.
Ability to climb ladders, ascend or descend stairs and enter confined spaces such as wet wells and manholes.
Ability to walk, stand or lift for extended periods of time and be able to perform tasks during inclement weather conditions.
The employee shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines.
The employee shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.
High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Utilities or mechanical past preferred
Possess or be able to obtain a Class I Distribution Systems License, and Class I Collection Systems License.

Responsibilities

Perform daily rounds.
Collect samples.
Analyze samples.
Perform maintenance on waste water system.
Perform process control changes.
Assist Water Department as directed.
Assists in completion of work and special instructions on a daily basis as directed by the Wastewater Foreman or as outlined in the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations and Maintenance Manual.
Checks equipment for proper operation.
Observes or detects impending process problems and notifies higher level personnel in a timely and proper manner.
Monitors controls and gauges on equipment and flow, as directed, so that the treatment process can be accomplished.
Assists in the operation, maintenance, and repair of pumps, motors, control panels, all instrumentation flow meters, sensors, UV system, blowers/compressors, ventilation systems, buildings and control structures.
Performs wastewater analyses as may be required or may be required to complete lab techniques, interprets and records results of same.
Assists in keeping all process control daily reports, maintenance and equipment history Records operational changes, observations and completed jobs daily, keeping all records up to date.
Assists in collection and distribution activities as directed.
Shares responsibility for maintenance of plant vehicles.
Observes all safety rules and regulations.
Assists in maintaining plant buildings and grounds, mows compound, washes equipment, paints buildings, cleans plant components, reads gas pressure, boiler temperature, and flow meters.
Checks clarifiers, aeration basins, and digester.
Tests influent and effluent for temperature and pH, tests chlorine residuals, collects samples for NPDES monitoring.
Checks all pumps, motors, blowers and compressors.
Hauls digested biosolids for field application.
Performs weekend duty on a rotating basis as required.
For Emergencies employees must live within 30 minutes to the City of Brush.
Performs other duties as required.