Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

City of Howell•Genoa Charter Township, MI

2d•$28 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater treatment facilities and systems. Works under the general supervision of the Wastewater Operations Manager.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
Working knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods, and procedures used in wastewater treatment plant maintenance and operation activities; working knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices;
Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment.
Ability to perform process control calculations;
Ability to work safely;
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public;
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of State of Michigan Class D Certification or the ability to obtain within two years from date of hire.

Responsibilities

Assist in operating and maintaining a variety of wastewater processing equipment.
Monitors the performance of all equipment, gauges, and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations; Records statistical data concerning plant operations.
Maintains, operates, repairs and replaces equipment as necessary.
Performs preventative maintenance and repairs on plant and lift station equipment.
Maintains a variety of records relating to inspections, maintenance activity, etc.
Operates, maintains, and repairs malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant; repairs gauges, pumps, filters, and other controls and equipment.
Collects samples and identifies concentrations of chemical, physical, or biological characteristics of wastewater required in accordance with local, state, and Federal requirements.
Gathers and tests wastewater samples for plant efficiency reports as required.
Performs quality control tests on lab equipment and lab analyses; evaluates procedures and results for accuracy and determines appropriate methods.
Assures that the plant operates within required standards.
Contains and disposes of hazardous waste generated by the lab.
Calibrates, modifies, or repairs instrumentation and control equipment, including recorders, flowmeters, and other water quality monitoring equipment.
Operates and maintains sewage pump stations; cleans wet wells and operates pumps and valves to control and adjust flow and treatment process.
Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
Responds to complaints regarding wastewater system failures, leaks, or other problems; evaluates the situation and performs necessary repairs.
Contacts residents and business owners in the area where services will be discontinued and explains when services will be shut off and how soon service will be restored.
Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.
Maintains the drawings and schematics of electrical and other systems in the treatment plant.
Monitors performance of electrical systems, circuits or equipment of the treatment plant.
May provide back-up and support at Water Treatment Plant or DPW.