A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.
Under general supervision, the Surface Water Treatment Plant Maintenance Technician performs highly skilled maintenance and repair work on pumps, motors and other water production and treatment equipment. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This list is
ILLUSTRATIVE
ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class. Employees are required to be in attendance and prepared to begin work at their assigned work location on the specified days and hours. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Meets with supervisors to obtain daily tasks and work orders. Performs preventative maintenance on water and chemical pumps; conducts inspections to identify repair or maintenance needs. Test operations and troubleshoots pump issues. Cleans algae and other debris from basins. Maintains inventory of parts needed to complete maintenance and repairs. Performs related duties as required or assigned. Work is performed at treatment facilities and various locations throughout the City and requires exposure to standing water, hazardous chemicals, electrical hazards, and potentially dangerous tools and equipment. May be required to climb.
Knowledge of:
Applicable local, State, and Federal laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances. Records maintenance and retention practices and procedures. Water and chemical pump operations. Troubleshooting methods. Work safety policies, procedures, and practices. Chemical handling and storage procedures. Methods, tools, materials, and equipment used in the electrical, instrumentation and mechanical trades.
Skill in:
Following safe work practice including the proper use of personal protective equipment. Reading and accurately interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics, blueprints, and equipment service manuals. Organizing work and setting priorities to meet deadlines. Using a variety of tools and equipment. Maintaining accurate records. Preparing clear and concise reports. Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
