Waste Water Treatment Plant/Water Resource & Recovery Facility Operator

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• High School diploma or equivalent, supplemented by Associate or Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, biology, environmental studies, engineering
• OR closely related field or technical training in biology, environmental science, chemistry or a closely related field
• OR two years of progressively responsible experience in the operation of a modern water or wastewater treatment facility
• OR any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work
• Possession of a Class II wastewater operator certificate issued by the State of Montana
• Working knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in wastewater treatment plant maintenance and operation activities
• Working knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices
• Skill in operation of some of the listed tools and equipment such as: pumps, valves, gates, mixers, blowers, chemical feed systems, disinfection equipment, sludge processing, measuring/control devices, testing equipment, and material handling equipment
• Ability to perform process control mathematical calculations
• Ability to work safely
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments and the public
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English and carry out written and oral instructions
• Ability to use computer programs for process control
• Valid Montana Drivers License
• Ability to serve 24 hour on-call if required by site Eligible for coverage by the City's insurance carriers and must maintain eligibility for insurance coverage
• Ability to pass a drug test and a criminal background check
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds

DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Monitor the performance of all equipment, gauges and charts in the water resource and recovery facility treatment stations
• Record statistical data concerning plant operations
• Maintain, operate, repair and replace equipment as necessary
• Chart lab test results for trend analysis and maintain accurate records of analysis and test results
• Evaluate data and write reports as required
• Operate, maintain and repair malfunctions at the water resource and recovery treatment facilities
• Repair valves, gauges, pumps, filters and other controls and equipment
• Collect samples and identify concentrations of chemical, physical or biological characteristics of water required in accordance with local, State and Federal clean water requirements
• Gather and test water samples for plant efficiency reports as required
• Monitor and maintain required effluent quality levels
• Perform quality control tests on lab equipment and lab analyses
• Evaluate procedures and results for accuracy and determines appropriate methods
• Assure that facility operates within required standards
• Maintain assigned tools and equipment
• Train and maintain lesser skilled operators in acceptable lab methods and procedures to assure accuracy of test results
• Contain and dispose of hazardous wastes generated by the lab
• Calibrate, modify or repair instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flowmeters, analyzers and other water monitoring equipment
• Obtain samples at various points in the treatment system or directs the collection of such samples
• Perform daily custodial work in the upkeep of the facility structures and maintains landscaping and sidewalks in the facility area
• Maintain the drawings and schematics of electrical and other systems in the water resource and recovery facility
• Monitor performance of electrical systems, circuits of equipment of the water res urce and recovery facility
• Serve on various employee or other committees as assigned

Full-time position.

Wage will be discussed in interview. Benefits include vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, retirement and medical insurance.