Wastewater Operator - Night Shift
About The Position
Ensuring all wastewater treatment plant systems are properly controlled to run efficiently. The successful candidate’s duties will include, but not be limited to, performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled technical work related to the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facilities and systems. The position’s duties and responsibilities will include the following: Operation and maintenance of sludge pumps, blowers, meters, filters, heat exchanger, gas collection system, liner system, boiler, chemical metering pumps, valves, and various pieces of equipment and control devices Performing preventative maintenance inspections (service and repairs), various sample collection tasks, analytical laboratory work, chemical usage tracking and recordkeeping Recording statistical data concerning plant operations; maintain, operate, repair and replace monitoring equipment as necessary Performing physical activities that will require occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 80 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders, working from a boat, operating a forklift, and wearing personal protective equipment (including a respirator) Monitoring the performance of the treatment system via specialized equipment, meters, gauges, charts, computers, and data loggers Calibrating, servicing, and/or repairing equipment such as flow meters and recorders, pH meters, dissolved oxygen meters, and/or other basic monitoring equipment Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct. Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance) Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum requirement is high school graduation; college level course work in biology, chemistry, hydraulics, mechanics, etc is desired
- A minimum of 1-2 years experience with water/wastewater related equipment, i.e. pumps, valves, blowers, mechanics, control systems, etc.
- A strong desire to learn the wastewater treatment field is required
- Ability to operate (or learn to operate) necessary equipment
- Excellent record required in safety, attendance, and punctuality
- Ability to stand and walk the entire shift if needed
- Ability to read and write instructions in English
- Knowledge of the proper use of all cleaning chemicals
- Must be able to work weekends, and overtime as required
Responsibilities
- Operation and maintenance of sludge pumps, blowers, meters, filters, heat exchanger, gas collection system, liner system, boiler, chemical metering pumps, valves, and various pieces of equipment and control devices
- Performing preventative maintenance inspections (service and repairs), various sample collection tasks, analytical laboratory work, chemical usage tracking and recordkeeping
- Recording statistical data concerning plant operations; maintain, operate, repair and replace monitoring equipment as necessary
- Performing physical activities that will require occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 80 pounds, climbing stairs and ladders, working from a boat, operating a forklift, and wearing personal protective equipment (including a respirator)
- Monitoring the performance of the treatment system via specialized equipment, meters, gauges, charts, computers, and data loggers
- Calibrating, servicing, and/or repairing equipment such as flow meters and recorders, pH meters, dissolved oxygen meters, and/or other basic monitoring equipment
- Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
- Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
