Water Reclamation Facility Operator I

Bozeman, City of•Water Reclamation Facility, MT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Bozeman is hiring a Water Reclamation Facility Operator to help protect the East Gallatin River by collecting and testing water samples and operating and maintaining mechanical equipment used in wastewater treatment. The role involves monitoring treatment processes, keeping accurate operational and maintenance records, maintaining equipment and facilities, and working safely in compliance with applicable regulations. Operators may work an initial Monday–Friday training schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., then transition to four 10-hour days on either a Wednesday–Saturday or Sunday–Wednesday schedule. Shifts may vary as needed. This is a full-time, non-exempt position represented by the Teamsters bargaining unit. The City offers vacation, sick leave, holidays, paid parental leave, potential bilingual pay, retirement options, health, dental, and vision plans, discounted ski tickets, and gym memberships.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of formal training or education beyond high school in Water Quality Technology, Biology, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
Some (1–3 years) experience in laboratory work or water analysis.
Some (1–3 years) experience operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing mechanical systems and equipment.
Equivalent combinations of experience and training may meet the required scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of wastewater treatment and reuse, hand and power tools, recordkeeping, safety rules and regulations, mathematics, physics, fluid flow, and electrical and electronic principles and troubleshooting.
Ability to analyze mathematical and physical data; collect, test, and analyze wastewater samples; read piping diagrams and equipment shop drawings; and learn to interpret pump curves.
Ability to work safely with hazardous chemicals and high-voltage electricity.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, follow policies and instructions, and prepare accurate reports with findings and recommendations.
Ability to operate or quickly learn standard or customized computer software relevant to assigned tasks.
Ability to develop solutions, meet time-sensitive deadlines, learn new skills and knowledge, and perform assigned tasks with integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.
Valid driver’s license at the time of hire and ability to obtain a Montana driver’s license within 60 days of employment.
Satisfactory response to the appropriate post-conditional offer process.
Ability to respond to the Bozeman Water Reclamation Facility within 20 minutes when assigned to stand-by.

Responsibilities

Collect and test water samples in accordance with EPA and State regulations.
Maintain accurate records of facility operations, tests, results, and preventive and corrective maintenance.
Operate gates and valves to regulate wastewater flows through treatment processes.
Conduct treatment analyses and process-control tests, and adjust equipment to maintain treatment parameters and efficient flows.
Inspect facility equipment, report failures or operating difficulties, and initiate work orders and repair requests.
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on equipment, vehicles, and facilities, including welding, fabrication, carpentry, plumbing, and minor electrical repairs.
Inspect, lubricate, and service vehicles and equipment according to prescribed schedules.
Repair or rebuild City equipment such as pumps, electric motors, boilers, compressors, blowers, turbines, gear reducers, valves, and vehicles and machinery.
Operate, adjust, and perform basic maintenance on facility equipment to meet established standards.
Observe meters, gauges, charts, and instruments, and record findings accurately.
Monitor facility operations for safe, efficient, and regulatory-compliant processes, and handle chemicals safely.
Keep the interior and exterior of the treatment facility clean and orderly.
Read and interpret manuals, drawings, and specifications.
Operate hand, power, and shop tools, equipment, and vehicles appropriate to the assigned area.
Follow safe work methods and use required safety equipment.
Provide work-task information and demonstrations to new employees in the same or similar job class.
Keep the immediate supervisor and designated others informed about progress, problems, and potential improvements.
Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training, and review relevant publications and audiovisual materials to stay current.
Respond courteously and promptly to citizens’ questions and comments.
Communicate and coordinate with others to support effective interdepartmental operations.
Perform other duties consistent with the role and classification.