Water Resource Recovery Operator/ Lab Tech

City of Williston•Williston, ND

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled and semi-skilled work in a moderately complex operation, monitoring, and servicing of equipment and chemical treatment analysis in a wastewater treatment plant. Utilizes asset management software, performs lab analysis, collects samples and assists in plant operations as needed. Operates light and heavy equipment.

Requirements

Some knowledge of the principles, practices, equipment, and methods used in wastewater treatment and pumping operations.
Some knowledge of the occupational hazards connected with wastewater plant and related activities and of necessary safety precautions.
Demonstrated knowledge of chemistry, excel spreadsheets, process on-line instrumentation.
Ability to make accurate readings, keep records and perform regulatory reporting.
Ability to take verbal and written instructions.
Meets qualifications of Waste Water Plant Operator.
Ability to work according to a prescribed routine and to remain alert through long periods of time.
Ability to take accurate readings, to keep routine records, and to make arithmetic computations.
Ability to maintain, repair, and adjust water pumps, chemical feed machines, and other plant equipment.
High school or trade school graduate, preferable including courses in chemistry and related subjects.
Completion of water or wastewater training school.
Experience as a Waste Water Plant Operator OR Experience in a Waste Water or Water Lab OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have a North Dakota Water/Wastewater Operator’s certification at time of hire or have the ability to obtain within 1 year.
Must have a valid North Dakota commercial driver license (Class B) or have ability to obtain within 6 months.
Must be insurable under the City’s motor vehicle insurance policy.
Position is safety sensitive and requires pre-employment drug and alcohol testing and is subject to controlled substance requirements at all times when on duty.

Nice To Haves

Preferable including courses in chemistry and related subjects.

Responsibilities

Operates pumps, control panels, chemical feeders, filters and other wastewater plant equipment.
Adjusts valves and controls, takes samples and performs routine laboratory analysis.
Makes routine rounds monitoring the facility for upsets and recording and trending data.
Notifies supervisors of any changes within the system.
Assists with diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining plant equipment.
Utilizes asset management software to maintain an accurate inventory of spare parts.
Works as an analyst to help operate and maintain a certified lab under the guidance of the Lab Manager.
Performs regulatory sampling and analysis for plant operations.
Maintains laboratory inventory, maintains on-line instrumentation, and lab equipment.
Adheres to the Quality Control/Quality Assurance program for lab and process instruments.
Performs work after hours on an as needed basis and will be included on the on-call schedule which includes working weekends and after hours.
Must be willing to be fit tested and go under air when accessing hazardous confined spaces.
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures.
Responds to emergencies in a timely fashion.