Plant Operator

PLANT OPERATOR

Classification​: Non-Exempt Reports to: Operations Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective The Plant Operator is responsible for the daily operation of the wastewater treatment process including sampling, testing, cleaning and press operation.

Essential Functions

1. Operate press

2. Perform testing of wastewater

3. Perform preventive maintenance to equipment

4. Maintain sludge removal vacuum equipment

5. Maintain tanks and hoses

6. Maintain written records

7. Promotes courtesy and professionalism throughout the City of Huntington

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

1. Considerable knowledge of mechanical systems

2. Considerable knowledge of safety practices including Lock out/Tag out

3. Ability to comprehend charts

4. Ability to detect deficiencies and make adjustments

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment

Work is performed in various locations. Exposure to all types of weather conditions including extreme heat and cold. Employee is frequently exposed to raw sewage, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

The employee is frequently required to drive, walk, stand, bend; talk, hear touch and smell. The employee is regularly required climb, sit, squat, kneel or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or carry objects up to 100 pounds. The employee will work in confined spaces and work from high areas. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Schedule

This is a full-time position. Multiple shifts. Must be available for 24-hour callout. Participates in Emergency Response System.

Travel

Occasional local travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

Minimum High School diploma or GED

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience operating heavy equipment

Basic computer skills

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Valid driver’s license

Employee is required to obtain Class B CDL with air brake and pintle hook endorsements within first 90 calendar days

Employee is required to take Class I Wastewater Certification within one year of obtaining

Operator in Training

EEO Statement:

Huntington Water Quality Board provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.05 per hour

Benefits:

- Dental insurance

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person