Waste Water Treatment Plant/Water Resource & Recovery Facility OperatorQUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:
High School diploma or equivalent, supplemented by Associate or Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, biology, environmental studies, engineering
OR closely related field or technical training in biology, environmental science, chemistry or a closely related field
OR two years of progressively responsible experience in the operation of a modern water or wastewater treatment facility
OR any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work
Possession of a Class II wastewater operator certificate issued by the State of Montana
Working knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in wastewater treatment plant maintenance and operation activities
Working knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices
Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment such as: pumps, valves, gates, mixers, blowers, chemical feed systems, disinfection equipment, sludge processing, measuring/control devices, testing equipment, and material handling equipment
Ability to perform process control mathematical calculations
Ability to work safely
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public
Ability to read, write and comprehend English and carry out written and oral instructions
Ability to use computer programs for process control
Valid Montana Drivers License
Ability to serve 24 hour on-call if required by site Eligible for coverage by the City's insurance carriers and must maintain eligibility for insurance coverage
Ability to pass a drug test and a criminal background check
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds
DUTIES INCLUDE:
Monitor the performance of all equipment, gauges and charts in the water resource and recovery facility treatment stations
Record statistical data concerning plant operations
Maintain, operate, repair and replace equipment as necessary
Chart lab test results for trend analysis and maintain accurate records of analysis and test results
Evaluate data and write reports as required
Operate, maintain and repair malfunctions at the water resource and recovery treatment facilities
Repair valves, gauges, pumps, filters and other controls and equipment
Collect samples and identify concentrations of chemical, physical or biological characteristics of water required in accordance with local, State and Federal clean water requirements
Gather and test water samples for plant efficiency reports as required
Monitor and maintain required effluent quality levels
Perform quality control tests on lab equipment and lab analyses
Evaluate procedures and results for accuracy and determines appropriate methods
Assure that facility operates within required standards
Maintain assigned tools and equipment
Train and maintain lesser skilled operators in acceptable lab methods and procedures to assure accuracy of test results
Contain and dispose of hazardous wastes generated by the lab
Calibrate, modify or repair instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flowmeters, analyzers and other water monitoring equipment
Obtain samples at various points in the treatment system or directs the collection of such samples
Perform daily custodial work in the upkeep of the facility structures and maintains landscaping and sidewalks in the facility area
Maintain the drawings and schematics of electrical and other systems in the water resource and recovery facility
Monitor performance of electrical systems, circuits of equipment of the water res urce and recovery facility
Serve on various employee or other committees as assigned
Full-time position.Wage will be discussed in interview. Benefits include vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, retirement and medical insurance.
