Wastewater Operator

City of Sioux Falls • City of Sioux Falls, SD

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Sioux Falls is hiring a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator who is passionate about keeping our community and the environment safe. In this role, you’ll work with a team at the largest wastewater treatment plant in South Dakota, using hands-on skills and technology to make sure we comply with our discharge permit. If you're a motivated, reliable person who cares about making a difference, enjoys working with your hands, and wants to learn and grow in a solid career, we’d love to hear from you! The shift for this position is 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with other shifts as needed.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED certification supplemented by two (2) years’ advanced or specialized education or vocational training or a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment facility; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
• Willing to work varied schedules and rotating shifts to accommodate a 24-hour-per-day, 7-day-per-week operation.
• Must possess a valid South Dakota Wastewater Operator’s Certificate within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate, inspect, and monitor SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) control panel and a wide variety of mechanical and electrical equipment while operating a variety of unit processes used in the treatment of wastewater.
• Make regular tours of the wastewater facility; read charts, gauges, and other instruments; and record information on plant logs.
• Collect wastewater and sludge samples and perform basic field and laboratory analysis on the samples.
• Operate a variety of unit processes used in the treatment of wastewater.
• Interpret all data accumulated and make equipment and process control changes within guidelines established by management.
• Perform minor maintenance and labor tasks, including general housekeeping.
• Perform other such duties and functions as are necessary or incidental to the proper performance of this position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED