Biosolids Systems Operator — Tech & Field Specialist

City of St. Joseph; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St. Joseph is seeking a Bio Solids Operator to operate belt filter presses, the bio solids dryer and related systems in the Water Protection division of Public Works & Transportation.

The role involves data analysis, sample collection, and maintaining records while coordinating with the Operations Manager on fertilizer/soil conditioner programs. The position requires a Missouri “C” level wastewater license within 1 year, prior machine-operating experience, and ability to work in varying

Qualifications

• Must obtain Missouri “C” level Wastewater Treatment License within 1 year of hiring.
• Two years of machine operating experience preferred.
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Skills in effective communications.
• Skills in record keeping and maintenance of operational logs.
• Knowledge of basic electricity, mechanical pumps, hydraulics and wastewater treatment operational procedures.
• Knowledge of laboratory sampling and testing.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Skills in Mathematics and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• INSPECTS equipment to ensure safe and correct operation.
• TROUBLESHOOTS a variety of mechanical issues and takes corrective action to keep equipment operational.
• PERFORMS lubing and greasing.
• OPERATES forklift and track loader for dryer pellet inventory management purposes.
• MAINTAINS and REVIEWS paper and electronic bio solids records.
• IDENTIFIES and RESOLVES complex process issues using large data sets and trends.
• PERFORMS maintenance of equipment instrumentation.
• ASSEMBLES data for completion of annual bio solids report.
• CONDUCTS on-the-job orientation and training of new operators.
• COLLECTS samples for laboratory analysis following proper chain of custody procedures.
• CONDUCTS field analysis using moisture balance and SGN scale.
• CALCULATES polymer dosage for belt presses.
• MAINTAINS utility water filter systems.
• Cleans equipment and buildings.
• Assists with wet side operational duties.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Wastewater license C

Machine operation

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Communication skills

Record keeping

Electrical & hydraulics knowledge

Laboratory sampling & testing

Data analysis

Driver's license

Math & problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

City of St. Joseph is seeking a Bio Solids Operator to operate belt filter presses, the bio solids dryer and related systems in the Water Protection division of Public Works & Transportation.

The role involves data analysis, sample collection, and maintaining records while coordinating with the Operations Manager on fertilizer/soil conditioner programs. The position requires a Missouri “C” level wastewater license within 1 year, prior machine-operating experience, and ability to work in varying