Utility Operator II - Sewer Plant

Essential Responsibilities Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of sewage. Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings and tests results to determine load requirements. Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of raw sewage through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes. Removes obstructions, such as coarse materials from Bar Screens, to accelerate influent through initial screening process. Turns air and steam valves to aerate effluent, and to control temperature in sludge digestion tanks. Maintains log of operations and records meter and gauge readings. Gives directions to subordinate sewage Plant Operators in performing routine operations and maintenance. May collect sewage sample, using dipper or bottle and conduct laboratory tests for BOD, COD, DO, Ph, temperature, suspended solids, phosphate and nitrogen analysis. May use various testing equipment to obtain lab results. Make operational decisions, which affect Wastewater treatment. Cleans and paints portions of the plant equipment or facilities, and performs routine plant maintenance, and other duties as assigned. Reports need for major equipment repairs or makes minor repairs him/herself. Assists Shift Operators in performing operational duties and any other special tasks that can only be done during normal business hours. Fills in on all shifts for operators while they are on vacation or extended sick leave. Assists plant maintenance personnel as needed. Maintains inventory of repair parts, supplies and equipment for the plant. Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent. Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in division. Ability to understand and communicate written instructions. Related and other duties as required. Responsible to self-initiate activities consistent with the City of Sandusky's and department's goals and objectives. Must report for work at required time and date and maintain a responsible attendance record. The ability to follow a supervisor's instructions, tolerate certain levels of stress, and attend work on a punctual, regular basis. The avoidance of violent behavior that threatens the safety of other employees.

Physical Demands Light Work:

Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally (

Occasionally:

activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time), and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently (

Frequently:

activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and/or a negligible amount of force constantly (

Constantly:

activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Requires walking or standing to a significant degree, or requires some sitting but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls, or requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.

Environmental Conditions Both:

Inside and outside. A job is considered "both" if the activities occur inside or outside in approximately equal amounts.

Wet and Humid:

Wet:

Contact with water or other liquids.

Humid:

Atmospheric condition with moisture content sufficiently high to cause marked bodily discomfort.

Noise and Vibration:

Sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent, to cause marked distraction or possible injury to the sense of hearing, and/or sufficient vibration (production of an oscillating movement or strain on the body or its extremities from repeated motion or shock) to cause bodily harm if endured day after day.

Hazards:

Situations in which the individual is exposed to the definite risk of bodily injury.

Exposure to:

Odors, toxic conditions, dust, or poor ventilation. Educational & Employment Requirements High School Diploma or Equivalent Must have Class I Wastewater Operator's license. Must have Class II Wastewater Operator's License, or be able to obtain one within 3 years from date of hire. Must have or obtain a commercial driver's license with all applicable endorsements within four hundred eighty (480) working hours from date of hire. Valid Ohio Driver's License Educational & Employment Requirements cont. Must have considerable experience and/or knowledge of Wastewater Plant equipment, physical plant and facilities operations maintenance, operation and plant theory and practice. Knowledge and experience in standard practices, methods and materials of the electrical and mechanical trades, considerable knowledge of occupational hazards connected with general maintenance operations and ability to observe and enforce appropriate safety precautions. Ability to work from sketches or blueprints to close tolerances. Must have demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills OR an equivalent level of education and experience. To coordinate and assist in the planning and execution of preventative maintenance programs and to operate and control the plant processes and equipment necessary to clarify, treat and disinfect wastewater discharged to receiving waters. This position may be assigned to various work schedules to provide for the adequate staffing of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.