WasteWater Reclamation Operator I, II OR III (DOQ)

Position Summary

Operates sewage treatment, biosolids processing, and disposal equipment in wastewater treatment plant to control flow and processing of sewage. Works under limited supervision of the Water Reclamation Operations Supervisor.

Position Responsibilities - Essential

The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the position, as necessary.

Position Responsibilities – Non-Essential/Other

Core Competencies

DATA INVOLVEMENT: Requires copying, transcribing, entering, or posting data or information on inspection forms or electronic devices, operating Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) applications, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Microsoft applications, Adobe Acrobat, and other such programs.

PEOPLE INVOLVEMENT: Requires effectively communicating with people in person, by phone, in writing, or using a computer to convey or exchange information of a technical nature; there will be occasional interaction with the public by fielding phone calls, assisting with site tours, etc.

INVOLVEMENT WITH THINGS: Requires using a motor vehicle, pumps, presses, dump truck (non-CDL), laboratory equipment, safety equipment and devices, setting up and operating a wastewater sampler, and using other specialized equipment that that requires extended training and experience; may involve calibration and testing of devices.

REASONING REQUIREMENTS: Requires understanding and strictly adhering to industrial processes and wastewater technologies, sampling methods, analytical procedures, recordkeeping, flow measuring, and safety/security requirements.

MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires using basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, circumferences, areas, and volumes, and/or computing flow, concentration, and percentages.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Requires reading technical instructions, procedures, schematics, plans, manuals, and charts to solve practical problems. Responsible for composing routine reports and specialized reports and forms with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires doing clerical, manual, or technical tasks prescribed by standard practices, but which may require computation, the use of several procedures simultaneously, and the use of independent judgments with obvious choices; requires acute attention to detail to obtain accurate results.

Essential Skills and Experience

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION: Varies based on specific job experience in the biological wastewater treatment field. Associate’s Degree in chemistry, biology, environmental science, or a closely related field or high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum one (1) year of biological wastewater experience with high school diploma, GED.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions - ADA Guidelines

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Definitions:

N/A - Activity is not applicable to this occupation 1 – 25% - Occupation requires this activity 1 – 25% of the time 26 – 50% - Occupation requires this activity 26 – 50% of the time 51 – 75% - Occupation requires this activity 51 – 75% of the time 76 – 100% - Occupation requires this activity 76 – 100% of the time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.37 - $23.22 per hour

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Work Location: In person