Operator I, Wastewater

City of Siloam Springs; Siloam Springs (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A city municipality in Siloam Springs is seeking a Wastewater Operator to perform various duties in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant. Responsibilities include collecting samples, operating equipment, and performing lab analyses. Candidates need at least a high school diploma with some technical training. Must obtain a Class I Wastewater License. The position includes working in various weather conditions and involves manual labor.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain a Class I Wastewater License.

Responsibilities

• Collects samples and performs lab analysis.
• Maintains records for tests and logs results.
• Monitors performance of wastewater plant equipment.
• Operates sludge dewatering press and performs repairs.

Skills

Ability to perform lab analysis

Basic math skills

Troubleshooting skills

Strong communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

One-year certificate from college or technical school

Tools

Flow meters

Lab equipment

Job description

SUMMARY

The Wastewater Operator performs a variety of semi-skilled technical and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance and repair of the wastewater plant and its systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Collects samples and performs lab analysis of municipal and industrial wastewater, treatment plant process and plant effluent.
2. Maintains records for tests and analysis performed, imputing results into a computer spreadsheet for permanent record and filing hard copies.
3. Performs unskilled manual labor, as necessary, in a variety of maintenance and construction projects within the Water/Wastewater Department.
4. Maintain laboratory and equipment within the laboratory.
5. Monitor performance of equipment, gauges, and charts at the plant and pump stations; maintain, operate, repair, or replace as needed.
6. Calibrate, modify, and repair equipment including flow meters, and other water quality monitoring equipment and instrumentation.
7. Clean process equipment, tanks, and buildings; maintain plant grounds.
8. Analyze plant processes and make changes as appropriate.
9. Control/change chemical fees as necessary and perform chemical inventory.
10. Operate sludge dewatering press as necessary.
11. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED and one-year certificate from college or technical school; or twelve to eighteen months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate basic math functions and industry-related formulas. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS (if required)

Must obtain a Class I Wastewater License per ADEQ requirements and have a valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include; close, distant and color vision, depth perception, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is exposed to outdoor weather conditions, extreme heat, cold, wet or humid conditions (non-weather related). The incumbent works in high precarious places, works near moving mechanical parts and is at risk of electrical shock and/or vibration. The incumbent is exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.