Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operator

City of Tacoma • Tacoma, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Tacoma, Environment & Public Works Department is seeking qualified candidates for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator position. This role involves skilled work in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment, sludge processing, compliance, and process testing. Operators maintain operating conditions by interpreting meters, gauges, biological and chemical analysis, and observing the treatment process. This is a great opportunity to join a growing organization with a competitive total compensation package, flexible schedule, career advancement opportunities, and innovation workspaces. The department values operator certifications and offers incentive pay for Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) Wastewater Operator Group 3 and Group 4 certifications.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school including training or course work in wastewater plant operation
• One year of experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.
• Valid Washington State driver's license at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.
• Valid Washington State certification as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator for Group I plants at time of appointment with maintenance thereafter.

Nice To Haves

• Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) Wastewater Operator Group 3 certification
• Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) Wastewater Operator Group 4 certification

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain various equipment used in a wastewater treatment plant.
• Start and regulate the operation of electric motors and pumps used to control the flow of wastewater or sludge.
• Operate and control computer systems, mechanical rakes, grit systems, sludge withdrawal and dewatering equipment, boiler/heater exchangers, circulating and transfer pumps and related equipment.
• Operate and provide process control using sophisticated plant control computer systems and field equipment including barscreens, influent pumping, grit systems, primary sedimentation and raw sludge pumping; aerobic and anaerobic digestion systems including sludge withdrawal/recirculation and pumping systems; dewatering equipment, boilers/heater exchangers, circulating and transfer pumps; high purity oxygen activated sludge secondary treatment, clarifiers, dissolved air flotation thickening system; odor control and related equipment.
• Make necessary adjustments from an interpretation of readings of meters, gauges and other control and measuring devices.
• Inspect bubbler systems, density meters, flow meters, chlorine applicators, gas mixers, air blowers, compressor and gas analyzers for proper operation.
• Perform operational laboratory analysis to monitor and assure the efficiency of plant operations.
• Perform minor plant repairs as needed.
• Perform manual operation of various gates and valves.
• Perform various duties to assure the equipment, plant and grounds are in a safe, effective and orderly condition.
• Prepare and maintain daily logs, records, and lab reports.
• May operate heavy equipment such as dump trucks, front-end loaders and forklifts as needed.
• Operate the plant process computer system and log lab data onto the computer network.
• Contact other City agencies and vendors in the routine operation of the plant.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package
• Opportunity for a flexible schedule
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Innovation workspaces
• Incentive pay for Operators with Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) Wastewater Operator Group 3 and Group 4 certifications (6% for Group 3, 7% for Group 4)
• Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma

What This Job Offers

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