Water/Wastewater Operator IV - Utilities**HIRING INCENTIVE**

Doña Ana County

86d • $20 - $33

About The Position

Assist in the operation and maintenance of the County’s wastewater treatment facilities, lift stations, wastewater laboratory and sludge disposals facilities.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years full-time experience in wastewater facility operations providing extensive knowledge of biological processes, equipment, tools, physical operations, and methods used in inspecting, cleaning, operating, and maintaining wastewater facilities.
• Valid driver’s license and must maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy.
• Current NM Wastewater Level IV certification.
• Must pass a background and driving record check.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily plant operating and maintenance functions.
• Record instrument readings and laboratory data for monthly reports and as required from EPA and State of New Mexico Environmental Department.
• Assist with operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities. Clean facilities and inspect and repair equipment.
• Collect samples and record equipment operations.
• Perform plant process control and adjust aeration and wasting rates to keep treatment facility operating efficiently and in compliance.
• Take dissolve oxygen readings in aeration tanks and effluent to ensure compliance.
• Assist in performing lab testing to include pH, MLSS, BOD, TSS, and E. coli.
• Operate associated thickening equipment (waste pumps, Belt Filter Press, Sludge beds) to maintain proper biological treatment capabilities.
• Operate assorted pumps and valves used to control flows and treatment processes based upon established parameters.
• Detect malfunctions and notify supervision promptly to ensure wastewater treatment systems and equipment are operating within prescribed limits.
• Follow established preventive maintenance program to enhance the longevity of equipment and facilities.
• Collect daily flow meter readings for monthly reports.
• Check the hours at lift pump stations and ensure pumps are working properly.
• Assist with inspections of new sewer services installed by contractors when needed.
• Assist other operators in the maintenance of the collection system to include routine cleaning of wastewater mains, emergency backups.
• Assist in locating sewer services in the collection system with the use of camera equipment.
• Assist with NM811 line locating of our wastewater utility lines and services using As-build plans.
• Respond to customer odor complaints, find the source of the problem and report to supervisor.

Benefits

• $4,000 Sign-on Bonus, and $4,000 after completing one-year probationary period.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED