Treatment Plant Operator Senior County Plant

Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District in St. Louis, MO, is seeking a wastewater treatment operator to oversee daily plant operations and the routine maintenance of process and support areas.

You will monitor and adjust plant processes, take samples, perform basic laboratory analyses, maintain records, and assist in training and guiding operators to resolve process-control issues. The role requires a high school diploma and a Missouri Class 'A' wastewater operator license, a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Missouri Class A wastewater license required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Support 24/7 operations.
• Oversee the operation and routine maintenance of process and support areas.
• Monitor, initiate, and direct adjustments to plant processes and equipment both manually and through process control systems including remote facilities.
• Adjust plant processes as indicated by laboratory tests.
• Take samples of wastewater and other process flows.
• Perform basic wastewater laboratory analysis.
• Clean plant process areas and equipment.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Direct Treatment Plant Operator Trainees and Treatment Plant Operators to investigate and correct process control problems.
• Assist in training operators.
• Assist plant's trades employees.
• Required to fill-in for Team Leaders at the Treatment Plant.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Safe working practices

Reading charts/meters

Record keeping

Leadership

Problem solving

Process adjustment

Education

Missouri Class A wastewater license

Job description

Essential Functions

• Oversee the operation and routine maintenance of process and support areas.
• Monitor, initiate, and direct adjustments to plant processes and equipment both manually and through process control systems including remote facilities.
• Adjust plant processes as indicated by laboratory tests.
• Take samples of wastewater and other process flows.
• Perform basic wastewater laboratory analysis.
• Clean plant process areas and equipment.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Direct Treatment Plant Operator Trainees and Treatment Plant Operators to investigate and correct process control problems.
• Assist in training operators.
• Required to fill-in for Team Leaders at the Treatment Plant.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Support 24/7 operations.
• Oversee the operation and routine maintenance of process and support areas.
• Monitor, initiate, and direct adjustments to plant processes and equipment both manually and through process control systems including remote facilities.
• Adjust plant processes as indicated by laboratory tests.
• Take samples of wastewater and other process flows.
• Perform basic wastewater laboratory analysis.
• Clean plant process areas and equipment.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Direct Treatment Plant Operator Trainees and Treatment Plant Operators to investigate and correct process control problems.
• Assist in training operators.
• Assist plant's trades employees.
• Required to fill-in for Team Leaders at the Treatment Plant.

Additional Responsibilities

Perform related work as required or as delegated by Team Leaders and Supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

Training and Experience

Graduation from high school or equivalent and possess a Missouri Class "A" wastewater treatment operator's license.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the operation and maintenance of electrical and mechanical wastewater treatment plant equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of safe working practices.
• Ability to make accurate readings.
• Ability to understand and record information on charts and meters.
• Ability to lead and oversee the work of others.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports.

Special Requirement

• Must possess and maintain a Missouri Class "A" wastewater treatment operator's license.
• Must possess a valid driver's license by the state in which the employee resides.
• Pursuant to MSD's "Substance Abuse Policy and Procedures," this position has been designated as safety sensitive, and candidate must pass a Non-D.O.T. Drug Test for this position. Employees occupying this position are not subject to Federal (D.O.T.) Drug and Alcohol Testing Regulations
• Employees of MSD must have a meets expectations.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position: Frequently
• Move/Traverse: Frequently
• Stationary Position/Seated: Rarely
• Transport/Lifting: Frequently
• Transport/Carrying: Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pushing: Frequently
• Exerting Force/Pulling: Frequently
• Ascend/Descend: Frequently
• Balancing: Frequently
• Position Self/Stooping: Frequently
• Position Self/Kneeling: Frequently
• Position Self/Crouching: Frequently
• Position Self/Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Handling: Frequently
• Grasping: Frequently
• Feeling: Frequently
• Communicate/Talking: Frequently
• Communicate/Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Motions: Frequently
• Coordination: Frequently

Work Environment

• Extreme cold: Occasionally
• Extreme heat: Occasionally
• Humidity: Frequently
• Wet: Frequently
• Noise: Frequently
• Hazard: Frequently
• Temperature Change: Frequently
• Atmospheric Conditions: Frequently
• Vibration: Frequently

About Us

The Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District provides comprehensive wastewater and storm water management services to residents and businesses in both St. Louis City and County. As one of the most recognized employers in the region and a fixture in the downtown area, MSD employs over 900 individuals in a wide-range of roles including skilled crafts and laborers, engineering, information technology, finance, human resources and administration support. We invite you to be part of the team!