Wastewater Reclamation Plant Operator III

JOB TITLE

Wastewater Reclamation Plant Operator

III SRN A32

$7,142 - $9,803,

Monthly, Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit:

Teamsters 1932

DEPARTMENT:

Operations Section:

Sanitation - WRP 10 REPORTING

RELATIONSHIP

: Reports to: Operations Supervisor, Wastewater; Crew Chief, Wastewater Supervises the following positions: N/A Promotional opportunity procedures will include the following: Review of minimum qualifications Review of personnel file, including but not limited: attendance history, disciplinary history, and performance evaluations

Testing/ Assessments:

Oral Interview(s)

DEFINITION

Under immediate or general supervision to direction, performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation and maintenance of a District wastewater reclamation plant facility, equipment, and processes; regulates influent and effluent flows within the system; performs repair work on facilities; performs basic laboratory testing and sample collection; and performs related work as required.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Monitors the operation of wastewater reclamation plant pumps, motors, and other equipment. Reads gauges, dials, and other instruments that record plant operations; locates malfunctions in electrical control circuits, terminals, and switches. Observes variations in operating conditions; interprets meter and gauge readings and test results to determine processing requirements; makes necessary adjustments. Computes plant flows; utilizes a calculator and accurate samplings of influent, effluent and mixed liquor. Calibrates meters and makes corrections; regulates pressures and flow rates in accordance with demand. Makes visual inspections of plant operations; locates and corrects operational problems; maintains appropriate records and logs. Inspects, cleans and maintains lift stations; inspects pumps, valves, motors, filters, meters, and related plant equipment. Collects various water and sewage samples for laboratory analysis and performs basic water quality analysis tests. Changes chlorine cylinders and checks for chlorine leaks. Wastes digested sludge in drying beds and removes dried sludge from beds. Operates mobile cranes and other hoisting equipment; assists other departments in crane operations. Maintains plant premises; sweeps floors, removes cobwebs, and hoses down specific areas; keep areas near equipment free from debris; washes assigned work vehicle; performs general grounds maintenance outside plant facilities. May assist in the training of less experienced operators. Assists the Shift Supervisor with the planning, coordinating, and scheduling of the overall plant operation during assigned shifts. Maintains work, time, and material records. Provides recommendations regarding needed parts and suppliers. Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

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