WWTP Operator I or II

City-of-Jefferson; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Jefferson is seeking an Operator I or II for the Wastewater Division. The role involves operating and maintaining wastewater treatment equipment and supporting the biosolids land application program.

Operator I offers an automatic move to Operator II after meeting experience qualifications. Operator I requires a high school diploma, Missouri D license within 12 months, and a Missouri B CDL with endorsements within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Missouri Class D Wastewater Treatment Operator’s License within 12 months of hire.
• Missouri Class B CDL with required endorsement within 6 months of hire.
• Meets all Operator I requirements.
• Two years of qualifying wastewater treatment experience.
• Missouri Class C Wastewater Treatment Operators License.
• Missouri Class B CDL with required endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Operates, maintains and cleans the plant and associated equipment.
• Operates UV disinfection, sludge dewatering, and land application equipment.
• Assists maintenance staff with pump stations and on-call rotation after training.
• Operates heavy equipment as needed.
• Maintains treatment plant grounds and facilities.
• Evaluates water quality, conducts process control tests, and collects samples (Operator II).
• Leads small plant improvement projects, handles paperwork, maintains inventory, and fills in for Supervisor when needed (Operator II).

Education

Missouri Class D Wastewater Treatment Operator’s License (within 12 months)

Missouri Class B CDL with required endorsements (within 6 months)

Missouri Class C Wastewater Treatment Operators License

Job description

The City of Jefferson is now accepting applications for a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I or II for the Wastewater Division. This position operates and maintains wastewater treatment equipment and facilities and participates in the biosolids land application program. For individuals hired as an Operator I, this position leads to an automatic advancement into an Operator II after all experience qualifications listed below are met.

Operator I

Operates, maintains and cleans the plant and associated equipment. Operates UV disinfection, sludge dewatering, and land application equipment. Assists maintenance staff with pump stations, including on-call rotation after comprehensively trained. Operates heavy equipment as needed. Maintains treatment plant grounds, including cutting grass, emptying dumpsters and cleaning buildings.

Operator II

In addition to Operator I responsibilities, this position evaluates water quality, process control tests, collects samples, leads small plant improvement projects, processes paperwork, maintains inventory, and fills in for Supervisor when needed.

Education/Experience Qualifications

Operator I

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Missouri Class D Wastewater Treatment Operator’s License within 12 months of hire
• Missouri Class B CDL with required endorsement withing 6 months of hire.

Operator II

• Meets all Operator I requirements
• Two years of qualifying wastewater treatment experience.
• Missouri Class C Wastewater Treatment Operators License
Missouri Class B CDL with required endorsements

Abilities

Physical: Ability to lift fire hoses and other equipment weighing up to 100 pounds; work with hazardous chemicals; and withstand extreme weather conditions.

Mental: Ability to concentrate while operating dangerous equipment; perform process control of the plant; assist and understand lab analysis; read and understand 0 & M manual; and perform basic troubleshooting.

On the job training will be provided for wastewater license and CDL.

Specific job title and salary depend on qualifications. The current annual salary range for each position is listed below:

Operator I: $42,881 - $64,321

Operator II: $47,276.02 - $70,914

Position is posted until filled.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may be expected to perform other duties as necessary for the effective operation of the department and the City.