WASTEWATER - APPRENTICE/OPERATOR

City of Wellington; Wellington (KS); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Wellington is looking for a trainee to learn the operation and maintenance of the City Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Wastewater Collection System, including lift stations.

Under supervision, you will perform inspections, collect samples, operate equipment, assist with preventive maintenance, and help ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances in a municipal setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to obtain KS Class I Wastewater Operator Certification within 2 years.
• Ability to obtain KS Commercial Driver’s License within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Check, monitor and lubricate equipment; perform maintenance at the WWTP.
• Collect wastewater and sludge samples; perform standard tests and record results.
• Operate plant including aeration and sludge handling decisions.
• Load, transport, and land-apply sludge as required.
• Inspect lift stations; perform preventive maintenance.
• Operate trucks and maintenance equipment for the collection system.
• Assist in constructing/repairing sewer lines and appurtenances.
• Locate underground sewer lines for excavators.
• Provide weekend/holiday standby as needed.
• Assist with supply inventory, filing, and record-keeping.
• Perform custodial and building maintenance tasks as needed.
• Enforce compliance with laws and ordinances; follow policies.
• Operate all job-related tools and equipment as required.
• Protect confidential information in oral, written, or electronic form.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under supervision of the Wastewater Supervisor, this position is training for the responsibility of the operation and maintenance of the City Wastewater Treatment Plant and the City Wastewater Collection System, including the outlying lift stations.

Essential Functions

Include the following. Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Schedule and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

1. 1. Checks, monitors and lubricates operating equipment and performs maintenance as required at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
2. 2. Collects samples of wastewater and sludge and performs standard tests to evaluate the treatment process and maintains related records
3. 3. Operates the Wastewater Plant including making decisions regarding aeration rates, sludge hauling and wasting rates
4. 4. Loads and transports sludge to agricultural locations and then land-applies the sludge
5. 5. Performs daily inspections and preventive equipment maintenance at the outlying lift stations
6. 6. Operates trucks, rodding and water jetting machines and other transportation equipment in the maintenance of the City Wastewater Collection System
7. 7. Assists in constructing and repairing sewer lines and appurtenances
8. 8. Locates and marks underground sewer lines for other excavators
9. 9. Provides stand-by on weekends and holidays
10. 10. Assists with supply inventory, filing and record-keeping
11. 11. Performs routine custodial and building maintenance tasks such as painting, scraping, washing, mowing grass, pulling weeds and shoveling snow
12. 12. Enforces and maintains compliance with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances
13. 13. Performs other duties as assigned or deemed necessary
14. 14. Complies with all organizational and departmental policies and procedures
15. 15. Operates all job-related equipment, machinery, tools and other aids as required or needed
16. 16. Protects and maintains any confidential information you have access to, whether oral, written, or electronic

Position Requirements

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.

Position Requirements:

1. 1. High school diploma or other equivalent
2. 2. Public utility maintenance preferred

Certifications / Licenses:

1. 1. Ability to obtain a State of Kansas Class I Wastewater Operator Certification within two years of hire
2. 2. Abiilty to obtain a Kansas Commercial Driver’s License within thirty days of hire

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

1. 1. Ability to utilize power tools and equipment needed
2. 2. Ability to recognize machinery malfunctions, assemble and install sewer lines and their appurtenances needed
3. 3. Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
4. 4. Ability to fulfill all duties with minimal supervision and to work independently
5. 5. Assess situations rapidly and make logical decisions in a timely manner
6. 6. Analyze facts and exercise sound judgment
7. 7. Ability to effectively manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously
8. 8. Strong written and verbal communication skills
9. 9. Problem solving and critical thinking skills
10. 10. Strong math, spelling, computer, and calculator abilities
11. 11. Ability to communicate in a professional, calm and courteous manner with the general public and employees
12. 12. Attention to detail

Disclaimer

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The specific statements in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.