Wastewater Operator II

San Felipe Pueblo; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

San Felipe Pueblo is seeking a Wastewater Operator II to support the Public Improvement Authority. The role requires operating heavy equipment (skid steers, mini-excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders up to 6CY) and maintaining wastewater treatment systems, lift stations, and appurtenances.

Responsibilities include daily plant operations, repair and maintenance, and following Foreman instructions; a Level I EPA wastewater certification is required with WW II certification pursued within 6

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must hold Wastewater Level I Certification and obtain WW II within 6 months.
• Experience operating heavy equipment (skid steers, mini-excavators, backhoes, front-end loaders up to 6CY).

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the wastewater treatment plant, lift stations, and appurtenances.
• Assist in day-to-day operations and repairs; use tools as needed.
• Follow supervisor instructions and safety requirements; participate in training as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Wastewater system operation

Safety consciousness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Wastewater Level I Certification

WW II certification within 6 months

Tools

EPA certification tools

Job description

Must have some knowledge and the ability to operate heavy equipment such as skid steers, mini-excavators, backhoes, front end loaders up to 6CY bucket capacity, all requirements of WWO I.

Department:

Public Improvement Authority

Pay Grade:

$24/hr to $29/hr

FLSA:

Job Description:

The Wastewater Operator (WWO) II position shall have a certification level 1 for wastewater system operation from EPA or equivalent. Pueblo of San Felipe to provide training and cover associated costs to attain certification. Have previous experience in the utility construction field. Must have some knowledge and the ability to operate heavy equipment such as skid steers, mini-excavators, backhoes, front end loaders up to 6CY bucket capacity, all requirements of WWO I. Must have familiarity in membrane bioreactor system for wastewater treatment, lift stations, and wastewater appurtenances. Experience performing wastewater sampling.

Help in the day-to-day operations, repair and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant, lift stations, and wastewater appurtenances. Use of a variety of hand tools (i.e., shovels, rakes, sledge hammers, power drills, power saws, grease gun, air tools, water pumps, jumping jack and flat plate tampers, etc.). Responsible for performing work by following instructions of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Foreman for assigned projects to be undertaken by the Wastewater Division.

*Note* This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions or to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a Wastewater Level I Certification and obtain a WW II certification within 6-months.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Must have a Level I Wastewater Certification from EPA or equivalent and obtain a WW II certification within 6-months. Must assist to maintain Wastewater Treatment Plant. Must have some knowledge of operation of small heavy equipment. Must be able to take direction and be familiar with a variety of hand tools. Will help in completing wastewater treatment plant projects whether in-house of via contract. Will be responsible for learning all safety requirements of the department and be required to attend training as needed.

• Required Licenses/Certifications: A valid driver’s license. Wastewater Level I Certification.
• Physical Requirements: The physical demands require outside work in all seasons and for prolonged periods of time. May require driving in variable weather conditions. Requires walking in undeveloped and uneven terrain.
• Preferences: San Felipe Member Preference, Native American Preference and Veteran’s Preference.

Preferred Qualifications –

• Keres speaking is desirable.

Supervision and Guidelines:

Guidelines include the personnel policy and department policies and procedures.