Wastewater Plant Operations Technician

City of Wausau • Wausau, WI

361d • $23 - $33

About The Position

This position provides services to the City of Wausau Wastewater Treatment Plant and Collection System by assisting with the daily operations, inspections, and maintenance on a variety of plant and lift station mechanical and electrical systems. General plant operation, record keeping, system testing, and system controls will also be required to achieve maximum operating efficiencies of the treatment plant and its entirety. This position is required to be on-call on a rotating basis and to respond to emergency call out situations while on-call.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) or more years of progressively increasing professional experience in the repair and maintenance of mechanical equipment or automotive equipment.
• One (1) or more years of progressively increasing professional experience repairing and maintaining industrial electrical equipment, including motor control centers/VFDs, automated process control systems, remote telemetry monitoring systems, and process control software systems.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain within eighteen (18) months of hire, a State of Wisconsin Commercial Driver's License (Class B with N endorsement).

Nice To Haves

• Associate Degree in wastewater or environmental sciences or related field of study.
• Experience working as a wastewater treatment plant operator or working in the water/wastewater industry.
• Experience operating farm equipment or in agricultural nutrient management.
• College coursework or degree in Industrial Mechanical, Electrical Mechanical, or related fields.
• Wisconsin DNR Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Advanced Certification with subclasses.

Responsibilities

• Independently troubleshoot any electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic breakdowns that occur within the plant or lift stations, and report to the Wastewater Superintendent or immediate Supervisor as to what course of action is necessary to resolve issue.
• Independently maintain maintenance records on all major equipment at the plant, lift station locations, and provide assistance with the scheduling of preventive maintenance activities.
• Independently perform preventive maintenance tasks to include, but not limited to; lubrication, pump alignment, balancing, pump repair/replacement, and daily inspection of valves, pumps, motors, screens, supporting equipment and flow meters.
• Independently responsible for operating and cleaning all equipment, facilities, and processes related to the plant and lift stations.
• Under the direction of the Superintendent or immediate Supervisor monitor and operate biogas collection and conditioning systems to ensure corrosion or malfunction doesn't occur.
• During Lab Technicians absence independently perform required laboratory testing to include; pH, total suspended solids, BOD, nitrogen-ammonia, fecal coliform, orthophosphate and total phosphorus.
• Independently operate plant generators during routine scheduled maintenance to ensure generators function properly when called for during emergency power outages.
• Under the direction of the Superintendent or immediate Supervisor maintain and repair motor control centers, automated process control systems, remote telemetry monitoring systems, and process control software systems.
• Under the direction of the Superintendent or immediate Supervisor independently operate wastewater treatment plant equipment to include pumps, air compressors, motors, generators, solids removal equipment, chemical feed systems, and monitor process control systems.
• Independently organize work assignments and perform follow-up inspections to ensure that work performed was successful.
• Independently operate biosolids equipment to include; biosolids hauling trucks, front end loader, farm tractor, and tow behind spreader.
• Under the direction of the Superintendent or immediate Supervisor communicate with farmers to obtain WDNR site approval for the purpose of biosolids spreading, and ensure that sludge being land applied meets WDNR regulations and requirements.
• Independently perform general housekeeping as necessary to maintain plant cleanliness to include; sweeping mopping floors, washing windows, and painting of facilities and or equipment as needed.

Benefits

• Starting hourly rate of $25.36 or higher depending on related qualifications.
• Standard hours are 6:50 a.m. to 2:50 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Any work in excess of 8 hours per day is considered overtime (paid at 1 1/2 times regular rate of pay).
• Receive $230 per week when designated on-call.
• Excellent benefits including starting vacation accrual of 15 days per year, 3 personnel holidays upon hire, generous sick leave accrual, and 10 paid holidays.
• Enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System; Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance available at affordable rates; Life Insurance and Income Continuation Insurance also available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED