Wastewater Plant Operator

IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION ONLINE AT https://www.gswsa.com/employment.cfm?Job=594

WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR

East Outlying WWTPs

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:

Performs various degrees of work including intermediate to advanced technical work in the operation & maintenance of all wastewater treatment plants within the East Outlying WWTP area. Maintains the aesthetics of facilities. Does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision.

TYPICAL TASKS:

Makes regular tours of plants and equipment observing operational conditions;

Reads and complies with NPDES permits;

Records readings from meters and instruments; analyzes readings and laboratory results;

Checks proper functioning of equipment;

Regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, valves chemical feed and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions;

Pumps and dewaters sludge, drains tanks;

Cleans and services pumps, motors, screens and other equipment;

Assists when required in performing preventive maintenance on all plant equipment;

Cleans structures, buildings and basins;

Paints piping and structures as needed;

Sprays weed killer and assists with groundskeeping/landscaping needs at facilities using mowers, cutters, trimmers, etc.;

Operates farm machinery and associated equipment (tractor, backhoe, pressure washer, etc.) to maintain facilities;

Calibrates dissolved oxygen, pH and chlorine meters;

Secures plant site after normal working hours;

Collects permit required and process control samples and analyzes sample results to determine process adjustments that are required to ensure plants are operating as required to meet NPDES permit requirements;

Inputs data on computers, spreadsheets, emails and calendars;

Files and maintains records;

Performs weekend plant checks and on-call response after hours and on holidays on a rotating basis and responds to emergencies as needed;

Performs tasks related to all GSWSA functions as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Specific knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements of a wastewater treatment plant; general knowledge of hydraulic, chemical, biological and mechanical principles pertinent to wastewater treatment plant operations; general knowledge of laboratory operations, equipment & procedures; specific knowledge of occupational hazards & adherence to all established safety policies, programs & procedures; general knowledge of computers, Microsoft Excel program and emails; ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to read and understand O&M manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and operator training texts to obtain the highest level of operator certification; ability to read meters and charts accurately and to maintain various types of records; ability to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on facilities and equipment, ability to write legibly; ability to perform manual and semi-skilled labor for extended periods of time; ability to move and traverse obstacles at work sites; ability to perform manual and semi-skilled labor under all weather and environmental conditions in the field; ability to work safely and make visual and audible observations day and night; ability to lift 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; ability to walk, sit and stand sometimes for extended periods of time; ability to reach, bend, climb ladders, twist, sit, kneel, stoop, crawl, squat, pull and push; ability to operate a paddle boat; and ability to drive a vehicle daily.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or GED.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid driver’s license according to state of residence.

Depending on the level of licensure, you may be hired at the levels below:

- Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee – No License, Possession of a South Carolina Class D Biological WW Treatment License

- Associate Wastewater Plant Operator – Possession of a South Carolina Class C Biological WW Treatment License

- Wastewater Plant Operator – Possession of a South Carolina Class B Biological WW Treatment License

- Senior Wastewater Plant Operator – Possession of a South Carolina Class A Biological WW Treatment License

STARTING SALARY:

Depending on the special requirements above, you may be hired at the levels below:

- Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee – $19.36+ per hour - Associate Wastewater Plant Operator – $20.87+ per hour - Wastewater Plant Operator – $25.25+ per hour - Senior Wastewater Plant Operator – $27.23+ per hour

THIS POSITION IS OPEN IN THE EAST OUTLYING WWTPS DEPARTMENT. THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION ONLINE AT https://www.gswsa.com/employment.cfm?Job=594

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,268.80 - $87,796.80 per year

Work Location: In person