CR.334.WAT.JC2.Operator-in-Training.NP

Job Description

Job Description

Qualifications :

Operator In Training - Water / Wastewater Treatment Facility

General Statement

Performs a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a water / wastewater treatment plant on an assigned shift. This position typically holds or is working on first level water / wastewater treatment certification.

Basic Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Possess a valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools employed in the general operations of engines, pumps, and related equipment; general maintenance work; safe work practices; basic biological and chemical principles

Responsibilities :

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Learns and gains skills involving the maintenance of equipment and servicing work in the plant

Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water / wastewater, sludge, and effluent

Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control, starts and stops pumps, engines and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes

Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels

Observes and reports abnormalities to supervisor

Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings

Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses

Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties

Understands and carries out oral and written directions

Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work

Performs other duties as required

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

The work area can involve a working environment indoors as well as outdoors, which could cause exposure to outdoor elements; proper environmental attire will be required. Some areas can have loud noise, active machinery, high pressure fluid systems, electrical equipment, confined spaces, heights and depths, fumes, air borne particles, noxious gases, pathogens and various chemicals. The use of appropriate safety equipment will be mandatory in these areas to prevent hazardous contact.

Must be able to sit, stand, stoop, twist and bend at the waist, turn, kneel, squat, raise arms above shoulder height, grasp, reach, perform repetitive hand movements and fine coordination to work on equipment, have vision sufficient to service equipment, have hearing in the normal range with or without correction. In an 8-hour shift must be able to transport self across the facility, ascend and descend stair steps, lift objects up to 50 pounds from floor level to waist height, push a push-type mower; wear and use appropriate safety equipment.

Comments / Special Instructions

This is a training position, some wastewater knowledge is preferred but not require