WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR

City of Pierre, SD • Pierre, SD

70d

About The Position

This position comes with a high degree of responsibility for assisting in the operations and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant and lift stations. Monitors the treatment process and performance of related equipment and makes necessary adjustments as indicated by current conditions. Preventive maintenance and repairs are executed on various pumps, blowers, chemical feeders, valves, piping and other equipment used to treat wastewater. The work is performed both indoors and outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, machinery with moving parts, infectious diseases, raw sewage, hazardous chemicals, and occasional inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves. Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision. Interacting with other employees, customers and suppliers in a professional manner is essential. At times, this position works independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with staff. On-call duties are required after training period.

Requirements

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes.
• Knowledge of mathematics and basic chemistry.
• Knowledge of state and local wastewater treatment guidelines and procedures.
• Knowledge of plant operations.
• Knowledge of lift station operations.
• Knowledge of safety procedures.
• Skill in reading various meters.
• Skill in operating water pollution control equipment such as a centrifuge, chlorinator, samplers, and blowers.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of South Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain an appropriate state-certified license for water or wastewater treatment or distribution as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

• Education in the field of Mechanical or Engineering Technologies or a related field is preferred.
• Prior experience in the repair of machinery, equipment and/or operation of related water or wastewater treatment equipment is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitors treatment process and makes necessary adjustments as indicated by current conditions.
• Monitors performance of machinery and equipment used to control the treatment process.
• Inspects plant equipment.
• Prepares inspection sheets, logs, and flow charts; maintains records.
• Tends pumps, blowers, feed pumps, centrifuges, dry and wet chemical feeders, aerators, telescopic settings, wet well, and other equipment used to treat wastewater.
• Operates and maintains primary and secondary clarifiers.
• Operates sludge dewatering equipment (belt filter press).
• Cleans and scrubs filters and tanks.
• Repair, maintenance, and operation of sanitary sewer lift stations.
• Collects wastewater samples for standard tests, such as biochemical oxygen demand, dissolved oxygen, suspended solids, and pH.
• Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment.
• Performs routine cleaning of equipment and work areas.
• Performs housekeeping and grounds maintenance duties.
• Remains on call as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• UP TO A $3,000 HIRING BONUS!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED