Wastewater Plant Operator III

City of Johnson City•Johnson City, TN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Johnson City, Tennessee is accepting online applications for a Wastewater Plant Operator III. The employee performs intermediate technical work supervising and participating in the operation of the Reginal Wastewater Treatment Plant; does related work as required. An employee in this class is responsible for overseeing the safe, economical operation of a wastewater treatment plant in accordance with modern public health standards on an assigned shift. Employees in this class maintain a constant check on the sewage treatment and pump processes. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Chief Wastewater Plant Operator who reviews work through discussions and examination of plant records and reports.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, equipment, materials and operating procedures of a modern wastewater treatment plant
Thorough knowledge of bacteriological and chemical processes involved in the treatment of sewage
Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards connected with wastewater treatment plant operation and of necessary safety precautions
Ability to maintain records and prepare reports
Ability to supervise the work of others
Ability to run and troubleshoot dewatering equipment as needed
Ability to learn proper operation of new equipment and train subordinates
Ability to manage high flows using existing equipment and facilities to minimize impacts on the plants
Ability to work with outside contractors during construction projects or upgrades and maintain plant compliance
Ability to work with laboratory staff and management to schedule routine and non-routine samples
Completion of an associate's degree in Environmental Health or related field, preferably including or supplemented by courses in chemistry and considerable experience at the level of Wastewater Plant Operator II; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform in this position
Possession of a Wastewater Plant Operator's Grade IV Certificate issued by the State of Tennessee
Pre-employment physical, drug screening and background check required

Responsibilities

Oversees, supervises and participates in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant
Schedules and directs plant operations and maintenance
Continually checks chemical feeders or UV disinfection system and is responsible for the finished product at a treatment plant
Informs other operators of changes or adjustments that need to be made to improve treatment
Reviews plant log records, gauges, meters, and other plant testing and measuring devices to see that equipment is functioning properly
Orders supplies and responds to emergency calls
Performs the same duties as a Wastewater Plant Operator II
Keeps abreast of professional developments in the field
Collects samples and runs pH, D.O. and other operational tests
Assists maintenance personnel with repair of machinery and equipment
Prepares requisitions for plant supplies and materials
Trains subordinate plant operators
Conducts annual inspections required by State Department of Health and Environment
Keeps records, and prepares daily and monthly reports on plant operations
Inform operators I and II of the Lone Worker program and ensure participation
Schedules and places orders for chemical deliveries
Responsible for regular maintenance and proper operation of automatic sampling equipment
Schedules solid waste services as needed
Act as a backup operator for the package treatment plant as needed
Communicate with other Operator III's and Chief WWTP Operator regarding sludge hauling schedules
Interacts with septage hauling companies and ensures haul tickets are completed properly
Monitors plant and pump station alarms through SCADA or field observations and reports issues in a timely manner
Ensures safety practices of workforce and facilities
Performs related tasks as required