Position Title: Water and Wastewater Operator
Reports To: Superintendent
Salary Range: Varies Based on Qualifications
FSLA Status: Hourly
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The water and wastewater Operator is responsible for operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility and sewer pump station, including operation and maintenance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
Specific duties will include, but are not limited to:
Administrative:
- Record keeping, including data collection, organization, and retention as directed by the Superintendent and Chief Operator
Operational:
- Maintenance of all physical plant structures and grounds
- Manual labor
- Mobile equipment operation
- Process monitoring
- Laboratory testing, sampling reporting, and record keeping
- Assist in emergency response
- Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Chief Operator
Safety:
- Ensure all Federal, State, and local safety regulations are followed
- Being an active participant in a culture of safety among employees
Public Relations:
- Interaction with customers and contractors
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience:
-Minimum of (2) years of experience in the operation of water or wastewater facilities, plumbing or mechanical trades.
- Education/training in wastewater treatment operations a plus.
- Experience operating heavy equipment a plus.
- Knowledge of pumps and fluid systems a plus.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The water and wastewater Operator will assume a role in the Department and will possess above-average skills in the following areas:
-Mechanically inclined, including an ability to learn, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical systems
- Knowledge of, and experience with, wastewater treatment facility operations
o Wastewater treatment equipment maintenance
o Scada and/or controls systems familiarity
-Personal Traits
o Clear and effective communication
o Attention to detail
o Ability to teach, and learn from, other employees
o Dependability and punctuality
o Problem solving ability
o Integrity and fairness
o An even temperament
o Exhibit a “can-do” attitude
- Interaction with fellow employees
o Ability to work as part of a team
o Desire to help all team members be successful
-Math, language, and computer skills
o Ability to use mobile technology such as mobile phones, tablets, and associated
mobile applications
o Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers,
common fractions, and decimals
o The ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in the English language
LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION:
- Currently has, or is able to obtain within 1 year, NHDES Wastewater Treatment Operator Grade I certification and a grade 1 water treatment and distribution License.
TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED:
Mobile Equipment (e.g., dump truck, loader, backhoe, etc.)
- Power and hand tools
- Computer and peripherals
- SCADA, HMI, and process instrumentation
- Engineered drawings
- Laboratory chemicals and equipment
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. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. When performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; bend, stoop, or crouch; occasionally lift objects up to 50 lbs..
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee regularly works in an industrial environment at the wastewater treatment and sewer pumping facilities, and occasionally in an office environment. Employees are often outdoors and are regularly exposed to outside weather conditions; natural hazards; vehicular traffic; moving mechanical parts; risk of electrical shock; chemicals; and loud noises. Employees may be exposed to strong odors and blood borne pathogens / disease.
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