Water Reclamation Facility Technician III

City of Billings; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Billings is seeking a Water Reclamation Facility Technician III to perform skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment, pumping and storage systems and related equipment. The role involves complex repairs and adjustments to equipment, machinery, structures, and grounds.

Essential duties include operating and controlling the wastewater treatment process, utilizing HMI/SCADA systems, conducting calibrations and testing, preparing logs and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Class 1C Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the State of Montana or must be obtained within one year of employment
• City of Billings Maintenance Certification Program must be completed within four years of employment
• Must be able to wear an air-purifying respirator for 80% of the shift
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug test and background checks

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor wastewater treatment processes using operating theory and procedures.
• Use HMI software and SCADA systems to monitor, adjust processes and diagnose problems.
• Perform calibrations and quality control analyses on monitoring equipment.
• Prepare operational logs and reports.
• Handle chemicals according to safety procedures and operate equipment safely in hazardous environments.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on pumps, piping, and mechanical systems.

Job description

The City of Billings is seeking a Water Reclamation Facility Technician III to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled work involved in operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment, pumping and storage systems and related equipment. Perform a variety of complex repairs and adjustments to equipment, machinery, structures, and grounds.

Salary Range: $28.6005 - $38.3245 per hour. Salary reflects Step 1 and Step 7 of a 7-step pay scale. Salary at hiring will be dependent upon the applicant's education, experience, and training.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Depending on operational needs, this schedule may be adjusted.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Understands and employs operational theory, protocols, practices and procedures needed to operate and control the wastewater treatment process.
• Uses HMI software and SCADA systems to monitor and adjust processes and systems, and to diagnose and correct process problems or upsets.
• Manually operates essential treatment facilities, pumping systems and processing components during emergencies or automation system failures.
• Performs control testing and operator level quality control analyses required to monitor, control and adjust treatment processes.
• Performs operations level calibrations on monitoring and test equipment.
• Prepares operational logs and reports.
• Calculates and performs dosing and mixing of chemicals based upon operational requirements and protocols.
• Works with hazardous treatment processes or materials such as ultraviolet light, gases (including but not limited to hydrogen sulfide, methane, and low oxygen environments), acids and bases safely according to standard operating procedures.
• Ensures operations are consistent and uninterrupted.
• Performs preventative maintenance, diagnostics and repairs on pumps and hydraulic systems.
• Repairs and maintains piping systems using advanced plumbing and pipefitting skills.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains pneumatic systems.
• Troubleshoots, repairs and maintains mechanical drives and power transmission equipment.
• Performs skilled welding, metal working, fabricating and carpentry skills needed to perform routine facilities and equipment maintenance.
• Understands and employs the automated maintenance management scheduling and tracking system.
• Understands and employs safety protocols and requirements to work safely with high energy (electrical and/or mechanical) systems and in extreme noise and other hazardous environments common to wastewater facilities.
• Operates and maintains light, medium and heavy equipment used in maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities and systems.
• Observes potential problems and corrects them or reports them to the proper personnel.
• Knowledgeable in emergency response protocols and procedures and performs them in response to emergencies that threaten wastewater system capacity, quality or infrastructure.
• Knowledgeable in security protocols and procedures and actively participates in keeping wastewater system supplies, facilities and infrastructure secure.
• Observes activity in and around the building and grounds and notifies proper personnel when required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications And Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of a Class 1C Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate issued by the State of Montana or must be obtained within one (1) year of employment
• City of Billings Maintenance Certification Program must be completed w thin four (4) years of employment
• Must be able to wear an air-purifying respirator for 80% of the assigned shift.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test, and a Federal and State criminal history background check.

Preferred Qualifications And Skills

• Two (2) years of formal training in scientific, technical, mechanical, or related fields, or related work experience

Equal Opportunity Employer.