Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator I, II, or III

City of Kodiak•Kodiak, AK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Kodiak is recruiting for a full-time Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator I, II, or III. The Department is looking for an experienced team player that has a desire to be a part of a progressive Public Works Department working hard to serve the needs of our community. Under general supervision, a Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator I, Operator II, and Operator III, perform a variety of skilled technical duties and semi-skilled labor in the operation and maintenance of the City’s water and wastewater treatment plants and the sewage collection system. Specific responsibilities will vary depending on the operator level of the individual, and will generally include, but is not limited to: operating, maintaining, and repairing collection system, pump stations, and wastewater treatment plant equipment in order to ensure the safe, effective, and efficient day-to-day operations and maintenance of these facilities; operates a variety of maintenance and construction equipment; and maintains a variety of logs and records. This is a broad classification that encompasses four levels based on the certification levels held by the individual. Advancement to a higher operator level occurs when acquiring and maintaining higher level certifications. The City of Kodiak owns and operates water and wastewater treatment facilities and sewer pump stations. The Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator must frequently make independent, sound decisions on system operations and must perform these duties in a manner that reflects positively on the City and the Department.

Requirements

Level 1: High school diploma or General Education Development (GED), one year of treatment experience, and State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Level 1 Operator certification in at least two of the following: Water Treatment (WT), Water Distribution (WD), Wastewater Treatment (WWT) or Wastewater Collection (WWC).
Level 2: High school diploma or General Education Development (GED), up to one year of technical training beyond high school, three years of treatment experience, and State of Alaska DEC Level 2 Operator certification in at least two of the following: WT, WD, WWT or WWC.
Level 3: High school diploma or General Education Development (GED), up to one year of technical training beyond high school, four years of treatment experience, and State of Alaska DEC Level 3 Operator certification in at least two of the following: WT, WD, WWT or WWC.
Must have a valid Alaska driver’s license, commercial driver’s license (CDL) or ability to obtain a CDL within six months of hire.
Knowledge of: Water sampling methods and techniques; Data collection techniques; Recordkeeping techniques; Applicable tools, equipment, and materials; Operating principles of plant equipment such as valves, pumps and motors; Methods and techniques of maintaining, repairing and troubleshooting water or wastewater plant equipment and processes; Chemical handling procedures; Occupational hazards and safety regulations, practices and procedures; Computers and related software applications.
Skill in: Collecting water quality samples and data; Performing process control calculations and performing mathematical calculations; Using equipment and tools of the trade; Evaluating facilities and equipment for operational effectiveness; Operating motor vehicles, electric trucks, lift trucks, and related mobile equipment; Diagnosing system problems; Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting; Using a computer and related software applications and entering data into a computer; Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.
Ability to: Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance, operational, and repair tasks involved in the City’s collection system, pump stations, and treatment plants; Use and operate vehicles and equipment, hand tools, and power tools and equipment required for the work in a safe and efficient manner; Basic wastewater testing and collecting a variety of samples for laboratory tests; Inspect, troubleshoot, maintain and repair mechanical equipment and systems involved in wastewater treatment and associated processes; Read, interpret and utilize plant diagrams, manufacturer's specifications, operations manuals, etc.; Understand and follow oral and written instructions; Operate and monitor water or wastewater treatment plant equipment; Observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; Ensure safety around work areas in high traffic; Adapt to changing technologies and learn functionality of new equipment and systems; Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; Respond to collection systems and/or treatment plant emergencies; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Responsibilities

Monitors, operates, services, and maintains plant equipment, systems, and processes to ensure proper operations. Duties include, but are not limited to: inspecting pump valves, motors, filters, meters, and computerized controls; taking readings and entering into a database; reviewing chemical levels; adding and mixing chemicals to ensure adequate chemical application according to regulations and guidelines; checking chemical feed pump settings and alarm point settings; repairing and/or replacing equipment; and handling hazardous and toxic chemicals and materials.
Performs routine cleaning, inspection, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintenance of operations machinery, equipment and controls, facilities, and grounds, which may include, but not limited to: maintaining pumps and electric motors; ensuring belts, bearings, drives, and oil levels are properly adjusted; maintenance and repair of electrical wiring in motors; painting pumps and various structures; clearing stoppages from pipes and valves; pumping sludge; washing down chlorine contact chambers; maintaining lift stations; and/or operating a belt press, centrifuge an UV system.
Collects water samples and performs applicable laboratory analyses and testing; performs on-site analysis and adjusts processes to achieve proper levels; prepares related bench sheets; enters information into applicable database(s).
Operate, maintain and repair sewage pump stations. Includes weekly checks, cleaning floats, unplugging pumps, troubleshooting, and occasionally working with Vactor crew to clean wet wells.
Performs confined space entry duties as required.
Assists with maintaining supplies, materials, and inventory, ensuring adequate levels available for efficient and effective operations; recommends and orders parts, inventory, supplies, and materials as necessary.
Maintain, compile and update records and logs of systems operation and maintenance activities.
Operate a variety of heavy equipment including backhoes, manlifts, forklifts, dump trucks, truck-mounted sludge haulers; assist in unloading chemicals as necessary.
Performs general plant facility maintenance such as cleaning, painting and repairing plant facilities; performs various grounds maintenance duties as required.
Conduct tours for the general public, schools, and City staff as necessary.
Performs other duties as assigned.