Position Purpose: Assists with the day-to-day monitoring and operation of equipment, routine lab tests, and minor maintenance activities at the main treatment plant and in the collection system.Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Operates equipment manually and through instrument panels, computer terminals, and programmable logic control units in an assigned area.Performs field tests (chemical, physical, and biological) in order to pace chemical dosages for process and odor control units or alter unit processes.Monitors and observes operating conditions; records observations and data in area shift log.Follows process control procedures for assigned areas; verifies and reports suspected malfunctions and variances to supervisor.Prepares chemical solutions, and monitors process chemical supplies and reorders chemicals as directed by management.Collect samples of wastewater, sludge, and gases according at the facility, in the collection system, and at industrial sites in the system according to schedule; and service related sampling equipment.Performs routine instrument calibration for portable meters and lab tests for process control, including but not limited to, suspended solids, pH, temperature, chlorine residuals, D.O. and BODs.Performs minor maintenance including routine preventive maintenance and repair including; lubrication, minor adjustments, cleaning and minor painting.Operates vehicles and equipment for facility operational and maintenance purposes.Assures work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.Perform all duties in accordance with Earth Tech Standards.Performs cleanup and housekeeping, grounds keeping, and painting tasks for work area, tools, equipment, facilities, and grounds.Inform management of staffing changes to insure staffing coverage. Take action as directed by management.Performs other related duties as needed.Functional and technical direction, verbal and written instructions from the Operations Specialist II or III; instruction and supervision from the Operations Manager.Work Environment: Working in outside and inside environments with noise and safe temperatures and climatic conditions and must be able to work under adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.
