Wastewater Treatment Tech

Brakebush Brothers, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Brakebush Brothers, Inc. in Kentucky is seeking a Waste Water Treatment Technician to operate, troubleshoot and repair equipment at the Waste Water Treatment Facility, ensuring proper treatment and processing of wastewater.

This role requires willingness to work with chemicals, perform preventive maintenance, and maintain a clean, safe work area while following safety practices and OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid driver's license.
• Must have mechanical aptitude and ability to understand, troubleshoot and repair WWTP equipment.
• Basic welding skills, basic electrical repair capabilities, pipe fitting ability and knowledge of pneumatics.
• Will be required to obtain necessary related operator licenses as required by state or federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate, troubleshoot and repair equipment within a Waste Water Treatment Facility to ensure proper treatment.
• Maintain a clean, safe working area and grounds.
• Operate DAF, clarifier and sludge press to produce high-quality effluent.
• Identify and repair abnormalities in machinery and pumps.
• Follow the preventive maintenance schedule and workload.
• Follow safety practices and use PPE to handle chemicals safely.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Repair skills

Pneumatics

Pipe fitting

Welding

Electrical repair

Driver's license

Job description

Position # 1162

Classification: 1-8 see Maint/Utilities Physical Abilities Evaluation Form

WAGE: $31.81 per hour

JOB SUMMARY

Operate, troubleshoot and repair equipment within Waste Water Treatment Facility, as necessary, to ensure that wastewater is properly treated and processed.

JOB DUTIES

• Maintain clean, safe working area.
  • Wash walls, ceiling, floor, and railings of wastewater treatment plant.
  • Clean drains.
  • Clean DAF unit, mixing tanks, water pipes, and other areas as assigned.
• Operate DAF, clarifier and sludge press without supervision to produce the best quality effluent possible.
• Identify and repair abnormalities in machinery and pumps.
• Utilize the current preventive maintenance schedule and work load.
• Keep the outside grounds around the wastewater treatment plant clean, neat, and orderly.
• The following duties as assigned will be also be required to be completed:
  • Clean screen in lift station.
  • Observe outside plant activities on grounds and parking lot. (Night observer)
  • Routing outside drains.
  • Work in lift station to clean check valves and clean pumps
  • Pull in aerators, trouble shoot and repair as necessary.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Operate spray irrigation equipment, tractor and snow plows.
  • Will be required to work with and safely handle a variety of chemicals.
• Able to tolerate wide variations in environment (temperature, humidity, flour, etc.)
• Several potential hazards are present, including working at heights, within confined space, with hazardous chemicals, heavy lifting. Operator is required to follow all safety practices and use proper equipment (barrel cart, ladders, PPE), to ensure the facility remains OSHA compliant and, injuries and accidents are avoided.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must meet the Wastewater Treatment Technician Back & Task requirements. Working on ladders and scaffolding for cleaning and painting. Exposure to a variety of chemicals (i.e.) caustic sodas, sulfuric acid, polymers, alum and cleaning detergents. Working in confined spaces. Working near or on vessels of water.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must hold a valid driver's license. Must have mechanical aptitude and ability to understand, troubleshoot and repair the equipment in WWTP. Basic welding skills, basic electrical repair capabilities, pipe fitting ability and knowledge of pneumatics. Will be required to obtain necessary related operators licenses as required by state or federal regulations.

JOB SELECTION

Awarded job selections are based on the following criteria, but not limited to: Work experience, Job evaluations, HR records (attendance, warnings, notices, etc.), Personal interviews, Previous training and/or education, and Length of service with Brakebush Bros Inc.