WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR I - PUBLIC UTILTIES/WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT

City of Gallatin, TN•Gallatin, TN

57d•$25

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform intermediate technical work in the operation and maintenance of the water/wastewater treatment plant; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision. Limited supervision may be exercised over subordinate plant personnel.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED.
Two (2) years' recent experience in maintenance work involving plumbing, mechanical and electrical repair and installation.
Must secure a Class III Wastewater/Water Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the State of Tennessee within one (1) year of appointment and must retain certification throughout employment.
Must have valid driver's license.
General knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of a water/wastewater treatment plant.
General knowledge of hydraulic, chemical and mechanical principles pertinent to water/wastewater treatment plant operations.
General knowledge of the principles, practices, equipment and methods used in water/wastewater treatment and pumping operations.
General knowledge of the occupational hazards connected with water/wastewater plant and related activities and of necessary safety precautions.
Some knowledge of chemistry as applied to water/wastewater treatment.
Ability to adjust water pumps, chemical feed machines and other water/wastewater plant equipment.
Ability to check the operation of equipment and to detect defects in operation.
Ability to take accurate readings, to keep routine records and to make arithmetical computations.
General knowledge of occupational hazards of the work and of necessary safety precautions.
Ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to read meters and charts accurately and to maintain records of shift operations.
Some skill in the use and care of hand tools.
Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with vendors, staff, and governmental officials.
General knowledge of current office practices and procedures and knowledge of the operation of standard office equipment and software.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.
Ability to understand and effectively carry out verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the staff, supervisor, and the public.
Ability to communicate in both written and verbal form.
Ability to develop, interpret and implement local policies and procedures; written instructions, general correspondence; Federal, State, and local regulations.
Ability to define problems and deal with a variety of situations.
Ability to think quickly, maintain self-control, and adapt to stressful situations.
Ability to maintain discretion regarding business-related files, reports and conversations, within the provision of open records law and other applicable State and Federal Statutes and Regulations.
Organizational and time management skills needed to meet deadlines.
Must have ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Monitors plant operations; adjusts plant operations; troubleshoots and maintains plant equipment; calibrates equipment; records and maintains plant operation records; performs laboratory tests.
Oversees proper functioning of water pumps, motors, chlorinators, filters and chemical feeders making adjustments as necessary to maintain proper flow of water.
Makes regular tours of plant ensuring proper functioning and plant operations.
Performs manual cleaning or preventive maintenance duties as assigned.
Installs, maintains and/or repairs engines, motors, pumps, controls and compressors.
Uses hand, bench and machine tools in the repair and maintenance of pumps, valves and other plant machinery and equipment.
Records readings from meters and instruments.
Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions.
Checks pumps, motors, filters, belts, compressors, connections, oil level temperature, etc. at treatment plant;
Replaces and repairs bearings, shafts, sleeves and other parts.
Maintains maintenance records and recommends necessary repairs.
Repairs and replaces worn out parts.
Compiles and maintains reports on water pumped for monthly and daily averages.
Notes readings of meters and indicators.
Changes charts on recording meters and gauges.
Collects water samples from designated points.
Makes physical checks and runs chemical tests, including temperature, turbidity, chlorine, alkalinity, pH, hardness, fluoride, CO2, iron, manganese and bacteriological tests.
Makes chemical feed and treatment adjustments.
Replenishes treatment equipment with chemicals.
Keeps basins free of foreign matter.
Collects samples of raw sewage, primary treatment effluent and grit and performs basic physical and chemical analysis, such as fecal coliform, chlorine residuals, pH analysis, etc.
Pumps sludge, drains tanks, changes clarifiers.
Cleans, services, maintains and repairs pumps, motors and other equipment.
Makes emergency repairs.
May be required to assist in operating the treatment plant.
May be required to work overtime and/or be on call; and be able to respond to emergencies within a reasonable time.
Performs general maintenance and grounds keeping duties.
Regular and predictable attendance.
Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others.
Performs other duties as assigned.