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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
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City of Hughson
Hughson, CA (In Person)
$61,058 Salary, Full-Time
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Overview Join our dynamic team as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator and be at the forefront of environmental stewardship! In this vital role, you will operate and maintain wastewater treatment facilities to ensure the safe and efficient processing of water, safeguarding public health and protecting our environment. Your expertise will help keep water quality standards high while supporting sustainable community development. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with advanced control systems, heavy equipment, and a dedicated team committed to excellence in water treatment. Responsibilities Operates, monitors and maintains all plant equipment and components, including but not limited to pumps, valves, plumbing, gearboxes, fans, blowers, aerators and flow controls; reads and interprets meters, gauges and charts; maintains and upgrades mechanical and electrical systems. Conducts regular on‐site inspections of plant operations making appropriate adjustment to process controls, ensuring that operational problems are identified and corrected; ensures that plants are operating within safety standards established by federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations; may provide training and supervision for less experienced personnel. Performs basic and skilled wastewater pollution control laboratory testing and analysis; takes samples and coordinates detailed testing with outside laboratories; adheres to quality assurance programs for laboratory analysis and instrumentation; prepares and updates reports, including records and logs in compliance with state and federal mandates for reporting. Performs maintenance and construction work as directed on the wastewater treatment system and related facilities; maintains plant facilities and grounds in a safe, clean and orderly condition; loads and unloads equipment and materials. Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, state/local agencies and associations, City management and staff and the public Education and/or