Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee

City of Dothan • Dothan, AL

11h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting in the operation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater treatment facilities as a trainee under the direction of a Class IV Operator. The work consists of related technical duties. Frequent condition changes contribute to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to assist in the operation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater treatment facilities as a trainee under the direction of a Class IV Operator. Successful performance contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of wastewater treatment operations and ensures compliance with rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Six (6) months recent working experience in the repair and maintenance of piping, motors, pumps and related equipment and controls used in water or wastewater treatment and collection facilities, or related field.
• Valid operator’s driver license and an acceptable driving record.
• Employees in this position are required to take the ADEM Wastewater Treatment Operator Grade II test (1st attempt) within nine (9) months of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer to this position.
• Employees are required to obtain a Class B, Commercial Driver License (CDL) within 120 days of employment/promotion/transfer/demotion to this position.
• In an emergency and/or standby situation, an employee in this position must be able to report to his/her regular workstation in a maximum of 30 minutes from the time of notification.
• An employee in this position must be available to be contacted via phone within 30 days of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer, due to call out requirements.
• Applicant is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.
• Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and ransom tests for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must meet the City of Dothan’s employment physical standards, which include drug/alcohol testing.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited college with a degree in a relevant field waives the six (6) months experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Operates wastewater treatment machinery and equipment under the direction and supervision of a Grade IV Operator.
• Assists in the maintenance and repair of electrical, mechanical, and other systems.
• Assists in installing plant equipment.
• Collects samples and performs laboratory tests.
• Monitors plant operations and records a variety of meter and gauge readings.
• Performs preventive and reactive maintenance under the direction of a Class IV Operator.
• Services screens, aerators, clarifiers, ultraviolet bulbs, etc.
• Maintains and repairs blowers, pumps, valves, etc.
• Participates in sludge watering processes.
• Adjusts polymer feed rate to optimize solid waste removal.
• Transports grit trailer to landfill for grit disposal.
• Performs plant security checks on gates, doors, fencing, etc.
• Maintains treatment plant grounds.
• Operates equipment such as loader, forklift, skid steer, tractor, dump truck, backhoe, etc.
• Completes required classes and training sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Employees are required to complete/sign the Certification & Condition of Employment/Promotion/Demotion/Transfer form(s).
• Employees in this position are required to obtain/pass ADEM Wastewater Treatment Operator Grade II certification within twelve (12) months of employment/promotion/demotion/transfer to this position.
• An employee in this position must progress to ADEM Wastewater Treatment Operator Grade IV within twelve (12) months after obtaining ADEM Wastewater Treatment Operator Grade II operator certification.
• This requirement must be met within six (6) months of employment/promotion /demotion/transfer.
• An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.
• Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy, which includes pre-employment and ransom tests for the duration of employment in this position.
• Must meet the City of Dothan’s employment physical standards, which include drug/alcohol testing.

What This Job Offers

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