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City of Moscow Water Reclamation Facility Operator in Moscow, Idaho
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WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY OPERATOR
Revised: 5/16/2024
POSITION DETAILS
Position Title: Water Reclamation Facility Operator
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Salary Grade:
Apprentice - Grade 8;
Journey - Grade 9;
Senior - Grade 10
Reports To: Water Reclamation & Reuse Facility Supervisor
Cell Phone Stipend: ? Eligible ? Ineligible
Supervisory Functions
? Full-Time Employees ? Seasonal Employees
? Part-Time Employees ? Volunteers
? Temporary Employees ? No Supervisory Functions
BASIC FUNCTION
Under direction of the Water Reclamation & Reuse Facility (WRRF) Supervisor, or Senior
Operator, performs a variety of duties in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Water
Reclamation and Reuse Facility. This position works as part of a team of Wastewater Operators
to ensure efficient and safe wastewater treatment including compliance with the current
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Apprentice level is an entry level position that performs assigned duties under direct supervision.
Journey level employees are generally specialized in the operation, maintenance and repairs of
the Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility and can accomplish most routine tasks with minimal
direction or supervision.
Senior level operators are more technically advanced and may serve in a lead capacity in their
specific area or in other interdepartmental specialties as assigned or designated as the Substitute
Operator in Charge as required by Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
these essential functions.
The incumbent shall work well under pressure; meeting multiple and sometimes
competing deadlines.
WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY OPERATOR
Revised: 5/16/2024
The incumbent shall maintain composure in a variety of settings while managing
customer requests.
The incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues,
supervisors, and members of the public.
Responsible for proper operation, maintenance, and all other necessary conditions to
ensure plant effluent meets state, federal, and local requirements.
Monitors the Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) system for proper
operation of WRRF. Investigates any alarm conditions, equipment malfunctions and
failures, as well as operational problem and trends.
Fulfill on-call duties as assigned.
Apprentice Specific
Operates, inspects, repairs, rebuilds, and cleans a wide variety of wastewater treatment
equipment.
Participate in the operations and maintenance of the dewatering, filtration, chemical,
and all equipment processes.
Participates, while being trained, in operation of SCADA systems and processes.
Monitors and adjusts plant processes as directed.
Working knowledge and ability to properly sample and handle various wastewater
process sample types for submission and laboratory analysis.
Participates, while being trained, in the maintenance of chlorine, sulfur dioxide, polymer
feed systems and analyzers; changes chlorine and sulfur dioxide cylinders as needed.
Lab testing including, but not limited to: settleometers, microbiological examinations,
dissolved oxygen, pH, fecal coliform.
Remove restrictions and obstructions in the sanitary sewer system by jetting, root
cutting, and cleaning to ensure proper flow in pipes.
Handle and answer complaints regarding sewer backups, sewer gas concerns, lift station
alarms, flooded streets, and other public complaints.
Journey Specific (in addition to the tasks performed at the apprentice level)
Analyze ope rational and lab data to identify trends and plant issues for early process
control measures.
Maintains an organized inventory of essential tools, parts and supplies.
Maintains and repairs electric and electronic control systems and processes. Uses
voltage meter, resistance measurement device, continuity meter or amperage meter to
assess and maintain electrical equipment or components.
WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY OPERATOR
Revised: 5/16/2024
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