Operator 2 - Waste Water Treatment Plant

Spring Hill, City of (TN); Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Spring Hill is seeking an Operator II to manage the operation, monitoring, and routine maintenance of the water reclamation treatment processes and related facilities. The role supports advancement toward higher-level operator certifications and requires competency in SCADA, laboratory testing, and process control.

The position emphasizes operating with greater independence under supervision and contributing to accurate recordkeeping and regulatory compliance as part of the facility team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee driver’s license.
• Pursue Tennessee wastewater treatment operator certification as part of career progression.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment and water reclamation processes in line with procedures and objectives.
• Start/stop/adjust pumps, motors, valves, and chemical-feed systems as needed for operation.
• Monitor process-control parameters and adjust within established procedures.
• Respond to SCADA alarms, equipment failures, power interruptions, and abnormal conditions.
• Perform facility rounds to evaluate equipment condition and performance and report significant issues.

Skills

SCADA systems

Process control

Laboratory testing

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Operational recordkeeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA software

Laboratory equipment

Job description

The Water Reclamation Facility Operator II is an intermediate-level skilled technical position responsible for the operation, monitoring, process control, and routine maintenance of the City's water reclamation treatment processes, equipment, and related facilities.

Under the supervision of the Water Reclamation Facility Superintendent or designated supervisor, Operator II performs facility operations with an increased level of independence and responsibility. The employee is expected to demonstrate proficiency in treatment processes, SCADA systems, laboratory testing, process control, equipment operation, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, regulatory compliance, and accurate operational recordkeeping.

This position is part of the City's water reclamation operator career progression. Operator II is expected to continue developing advanced operational knowledge, troubleshooting abilities, and process-control skills while actively progressing toward higher-level State of Tennessee wastewater treatment operator certification.

Treatment Plant Operations

• Operates and monitors wastewater treatment and water reclamation processes in accordance with established procedures, regulatory requirements, and operational objectives.
• Starts, stops, adjusts, and monitors pumps, motors, valves, gates, chemical-feed equipment, and other treatment equipment necessary for proper facility operation.
• Monitors flow, levels, pressures, dissolved oxygen, solids, chemical-feed rates, and other process-control parameters and makes appropriate operational adjustments within established procedures.
• Responds to SCADA alarms, equipment failures, power interruptions, high-flow events, severe weather, process upsets, and other abnormal or emergency operating conditions.

Facility Rounds & Equipment Monitoring

• Performs facility rounds and evaluates the condition and performance of treatment processes, pumps, motors, blowers, valves, gates, filters, clarifiers, chemical-feed systems, instrumentation, and other facility equipment.
• Identifies equipment deficiencies and abnormal operating conditions, initiates appropriate corrective actions within the employee's level of authority, and reports significant conditions to supervisory personnel.
• Performs preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, and minor mechanical repairs and assists in troubleshooting pumps, motors, valves, chemical-feed equipment, instrumentation, and other facility systems.

Facility Rounds & Equipment Monitoring

• Performs facility rounds and evaluates the condition and performance of treatment processes, pumps, motors, blowers, valves, gates, filters, clarifiers, chemical-feed systems, instrumentation, and other facility equipment.
• Identifies equipment deficiencies and abnormal operating conditions, initiates appropriate corrective actions within the employee's level of authority, and reports significant conditions to supervisory personnel.
• Performs preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, and minor mechanical repairs and assists in troubleshooting pumps, motors, valves, chemical-feed equipment, instrumentation, and other facility systems.

SCADA & Process Control

• Operates SCADA and computerized control systems and interprets alarms, trends, instrumentation, laboratory results, and operating data to evaluate treatment performance.
• Uses laboratory results, SCADA information, operational observations, and process data to evaluate treatment conditions and assist with process-control decisions.
• Monitors flow, levels, pressures, dissolved oxygen, solids, chemical-feed rates, and other process-control parameters and makes appropriate operational adjustments within established procedures.

Laboratory & Sampling

• Collects wastewater, process, solids, and effluent samples and performs required laboratory and process-control analyses.
• Operates, cleans, calibrates, and maintains laboratory, process-control, and field-testing equipment.
• Uses laboratory results, SCADA information, operational observations, and process data to evaluate treatment conditions and assist with process-control decisions.

Records & Documentation

• Maintains complete and accurate operating logs, laboratory results, equipment records, inspections, chemical-use records, maintenance information, and other required documentation.

Maintenance & Repairs

• Performs preventive maintenance, equipment inspections, and minor mechanical repairs.
• Assists in troubleshooting pumps, motors, valves, chemical-feed equipment, instrumentation, and other facility systems.
• Identifies equipment deficiencies and abnormal operating conditions.
• Initiates appropriate corrective actions within the employee's level of authority.
• Reports significant conditions to supervisory personnel.

Chemicals & Supplies

• Assists with chemical deliveries.
• Safely handles, transfers, stores, and monitors treatment chemicals and operational supplies.

Cleaning & Facility/Grounds Maintenance

• Cleans and maintains tanks, clarifiers, filters, channels, equipment, buildings, work areas, and facility grounds.
• Performs grounds maintenance.
• Safely operates mowers, lawn equipment, skid steers, and other equipment necessary for facility operations and maintenance.

Emergency & Abnormal Conditions

• Responds to SCADA alarms.
• Responds to equipment failures and power interruptions.
• Responds to high-flow events and severe weather.
• Responds to process upsets and other abnormal or emergency operating conditions.

Safety, Regulations & Procedures

• Performs duties in accordance with applicable environmental regulations, safety requirements, City policies, and established operating procedures.
• Safely handles treatment chemicals and operational supplies.
• Reinforces established operating and safety procedures as assigned.

Training & Assistance

• Assists less-experienced operators with routine operational tasks.
• Reinforces established operating and safety procedures as assigned.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Tennessee driver's license
• Employees are encouraged and may be required as part of career progression to pursue applicable State of Tennessee Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification.
• Additional safety or operational certifications may be required based on assigned duties.

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• Successful completion of a background investigation.
• Must be able to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, overtime, on-call, and emergency assignments as required to maintain continuous facility operations.

Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk for extended periods on level, uneven, wet, or slippery surfaces.
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, grasp, and perform repetitive movements.
• Climb and descend stairs and ladders and access equipment located above or below grade.
• Safely use hand tools, power tools, and treatment equipment.
• Work in confined spaces and elevated areas when properly trained and equipped.
• Wear required personal protective equipment.
• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Safely operate City vehicles and equipment.

Working Conditions

Work is performed throughout the Water Reclamation Facility and related utility facilities in both indoor and outdoor environments. The employee regularly works in a wastewater treatment environment and may be exposed to wastewater, biological hazards, treatment chemicals, fumes, odors, airborne particles, dust, extreme noise, moving mechanical equipment, electrical hazards, wet or slippery surfaces, uneven terrain, confined spaces, elevated work areas, extreme heat, extreme cold, and inclement weather. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The City of Spring Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation

The City is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department at [e-mail].

Job Description Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. The City reserves the right to assign, modify, or remove duties and responsibilities as operational needs require. Nothing in this job description creates an express or implied contract of employment. Employment with the City remains at will unless otherwise provided by applicable law or written agreement.