Position Purpose: Operates and maintains water/wastewater treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in water/wastewater treatment facility to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements.Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Tends automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment including pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, chemical feed and odor control and vacuum filters used to decontaminate waste water by settling, aeration and sludge digestion. Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow.Monitors flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in assigned area. Monitors and records operating conditions observations and data in area shift log. Ensures conformance to process specifications. Diagnoses basic operational problems and takes corrective action per procedure. Verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor. Performs routine and preventative maintenance and maintenance related items as assigned.Performs field tests (chemical and physical) in order to pace chemical dosages for process. Samples wastewater and sludge according to schedule. Prepares chemical solutions and services automatic samplers. Monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder.Performs lab tests applicable to permit testing and reporting per procedures. Performs routine instrument calibration for portable meters including, but not limited to pH, percent oxygen and lower explosive limit.Performs manual labor including filling and emptying of machine bins and cleaning equipment, facilities and grounds as required. Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, routine preventive maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments. Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes. Practices good housekeeping in assigned area and properly disposes of waste according to safety and environmental policies.May assist in other areas of plant as directed. May assist with orienting or training new or less experienced Operators.Performs a variety of manual functions. Duties involve the use of several procedures or processes and generally have predetermined standards. Uses some judgement to arrange job details in order to achieve pre-determined objectives. Requires some ability to analyze and resolve problems. Must follow established operational, process control, safety and emergency response procedures. Must adhere to specifications and production schedule. May suggest process improvements.Uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments. Asks for direction whenever events don't unfold as previously discussed or planned.Work Environment:Spends 100% of time in operations environment.May need to work outside in inclement weather conditions and drive company vehicle to perform duties.Possible Work Hazards: May be exposed to possible operations hazards including fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals, heavy machinery, high pressure, hot or cold work environment temperatures, slippery surfaces, water hazards and electrical equipment.
