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Job Title: Wastewater Plant Operator I/Light Equipment Operator
Department: Wastewater
Reports To: Wastewater treatment/Collection Manager, Water & Wastewater Director; D/C Foreman, Wastewater Operator II
Supervision: None
Salary: $40,812 - $58,677 Annual
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Prepared By: Human Resources, City Manager, and Water/Wastewater Director
Approved By: Human Resources
Revised Date: 01/2023
Duties and Responsibilities: Checks and maintains equipment for proper operation, as required by manufacturers. Rakes bar screens, adjusts return and wasting rates, monitors DO, collects samples, performs many process control calculations. May measure Suspended Solids, BOD, PH, temperature, flow,C12, centrifuging of samples, settleometer, ect... Helps maintain the Biosolids handling and disposal program. Responds to and identifies Treatment Plan alarm conditions and failures. Maintains plant ground, buildings, vehicles, and tools. Performs all types of preventative maintenance. Maintains collection system, including life stations. Clears plugs, cleans lines, and repairs manholes. Applies pesticide to sewer lines and directed. Performs T.V. sewer inspections. Performs other duties as requested and assigned.
Skills: A working knowledge of or ability for mechanical; analytical; laboratory; mathematical; chemistry; biology; interpersonal and public relation
Mental Demands: Routine duties; minor decision making; working knowledge of Wastewater treatment plant operations; testing procedures; maintenance and safety.
Physical Demands: Good physical health and condition; standing; stooping; bending; kneeling; lifting; climbing dexterity and manipulating, ect.
Experience/training: High School Diploma or G.E.D
Working Conditions: Exposure to inclement weather, sewage and an unsanitary environment, chlorine, sulfur dioxide, pesticides, noise, stressful situations, and conditions. Emergency on call and call outs 24/7.
Contacts: All city departments, public, contractors, vendors, state & federal agency staff and suppliers.
Special Requirements: Valid Colorado driver's license. A minimum of a Class "B" CDL with tanker endorsement must be obtained within 6 months of employment; and a personal telephone. Requires a Colorado Class "A" Wastewater and a Class "3" Collection Operator's Certification within five years of the date of hire. Continuing education to maintain certifications and improve skills.