Wastewater Plant Operator

City of Belton, MO • Belton, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, assists in the operation of the wastewater treatment plant and collection systems to protect the environment and comply with local, state and federal laws. Properly maintains the collection system to ensure the safe and effective conveyance of sewage to treatment facilities and prevent damages from backups. Maintains all machinery and equipment operating properly to provide safe and reliable resources for the completion of assigned task.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED.
• Possession of a valid Class B State Commercial Driver’s License with air brakes within six months of hire.
• Possession of a valid Missouri Wastewater Operator License Class C within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Other licenses/certifications such as Wastewater Class D License, Distribution System Operator III License, and Voluntary Collection Systems Certificate may be required within a specific time period after hire.

Responsibilities

• Conducts daily sampling and testing, cleaning treatment basins, draining pits and basins, sludge processing and disposal, process flow control, and minor plant maintenance.
• Records and logs data; performs basic calculations needed for process control; and assists primary lab staff with discharge monitoring, sampling, and testing.
• Performs major repairs at treatment facility, sewer lines, manholes, pump stations, and lift stations; performs annual cleaning of the City sewer mains; repairs, modifies and maintains equipment, vehicles, and tools; restores grounds after performing line maintenance or repairs, including resodding, planting new vegetation, landscaping, and sidewalk restoration; and conducts CCTV inspections of sewer lines.
• Performs other related work as assigned including snow plowing with the street division; mowing water and pollution control properties; joint sewer and water station checks on weekends and holidays to ensure proper operation and site security; and assists street division in cleaning storm tubes with jet/vac truck.
• Conducts lab work by collecting samples and checking P.H. and P.O. samples and solids tests; calibrates equipment and scales and other related equipment; operates gas monitor and takes weekly samples from manholes; and monitors plant and responds to emergencies during Chief Operators absence.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Belton and the constituent population by providing excellent customer service; promotes the City goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures; maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records and City information; and performs related duties as required or assigned.
• Ensures that job duties are completed in strict adherence to established safe work practices.

What This Job Offers

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