OPERATOR I - WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT

City of Ardmore; Ardmore (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to operate and maintain a vital wastewater treatment plant. This role involves ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, performing essential repairs and maintenance, and conducting laboratory tests on wastewater. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently. Join a team committed to providing excellent service to the community while ensuring the safety and integrity of our water systems. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make a significant impact in public utilities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate clearly with supervisors and peers.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office software and SCADA programs.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the City's wastewater treatment plant.
• Perform laboratory testing of wastewater and maintain reports.
• Assist with repairs and preventative maintenance of machinery.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Basic Math Skills

Microsoft Office

SCADA Programs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SCADA System

Job description

Operates and maintains the City's wastewater treatment plant and pumping facilities to ensure all Federal, State and City requirements are met.

• Assist with all repairs, projects and preventative maintenance of all machinery.
• Must be able to verbally communicate with supervisor, while supervisor is in confined spaces, such as 20' to 60' dry wells, to be able to understand, retrieve and send up and down the correct tools.
• Must be able to inspect all pumps, gauges, and wastewater treatment equipment, listening, looking and smelling for malfunctions and leaks; diagnose needed repairs; perform maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Perform laboratory testing of wastewater both influent and effluent; perform other tests as required by the treatment plant permit.
• Maintain a variety of reports, logs, meters and charts on a daily basis; maintain parts inventory.
• Monitor treatment plant SCADA system to ensure proper operation of the plant; perform daily plant checks to discover and troubleshoot mechanical problems.
• Must be able to work without supervision; must be able to work "on-call" if needed and fill-in on other shifts if needed.
• Assist with grounds maintenance to include mowing, weed eating, edging and watering.
• Assist personnel at the Compost Facility when needed.
• Assist plant mechanic when needed.
• Perform any other related duties as required or assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Certificates and Licenses:

• Valid Oklahoma driver license.
• Possess or ability to obtain within 12 months a Class D WasteWater Works Operator license.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely with supervisors, peers, salesmen and suppliers, both verbally and in written form; must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be organized, efficient, creative and capable of implementing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office software and SCADA programs.

Physical Job Requirements:

Physical Activities	None	Under 1/3	To 2/3	Over 2/3
Stand	X	Lift up to 50 pounds	X
Walk	X	Work Indoors and Outdoors	X
Sit	X	Normal Vision with or without corrective lenses Normal hearing level with or without aid Moderate to Loud Noise Level Must be able to go from indoor to outdoor environment daily
Use hands to finger, Handle, or feel	X
Climb or balance	X
Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl	X
Talk or hear	X
Taste or Smell	X

Conditions of Employment:

• Subject to post offer, pre-employment drug screen.
• Subject to post offer, pre-employment fit for duty examination.
• Subject to post offer, pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Performance Measurements:

• The Public Utilities Department functions well, provides excellent customer service to employees and the public, and administers City policies and procedures.
• Policies and procedures relevant to Public Utilities are understood, followed, and modeled for other employees.
• Effective relations exist with co-workers as well as with the public and complaints are resolved in a timely manner.
• The City’s professional reputation is maintained.

This is a Safety Sensitive position:

This job has been classified as a “safety sensitive” position as defined by the United States Department of Transportation drug and alcohol testing regulations, the Oklahoma Standards for Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Act and/or Oklahoma Medical Marijuana laws. In this position, you will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, which might include random testing. Marijuana is one of the substances included in the drug panel screening. Possession of a Medical Marijuana license will not excuse you from the testing process, or the consequences of testing positive for Marijuana.

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