Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator in Training

Job Title:               Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator in Training

Department:         Public Utilities  

Division:                PU30 - Wastewater     

Reports To:          Lead Plant Operator    

FLSA Status:        Non-Exempt     

Pay Grade:            05

Approved By:      General Manager        

Approved Date:   12/16/2021                   

SUMMARY   

Under general supervision of the Lead Plant Operator, as assigned performs any duties to operate and maintain the sewer treatment plants and participates in related tasks as needed. Assists in sewer operations and maintenance, and other duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES as ASSIGNED include the following:

1. Responsible for properly operating and maintaining plant pump stations, treatment plants, and equalization basins.
2. Performs repairs on pumps, motors, vehicles, lawnmowers, plant facilities, and related equipment.
3. Ability to be on call duty, work overtime, weekends, and Holidays, both scheduled and unscheduled as required.
4. Performs and/or assists in performing laboratory analysis, sampling, monitoring, calculations, and calibration. Reads recorder readings, performs general duties such as painting, mowing and brush hogging, cleaning, and general maintenance.
5. Performs basic computer operations per SCADA operations and record keeping.
6. Perform related tasks as assigned by the Lead Plant Operator or Chief Plant Operator Water/Wastewater Superintendent.
7. Responsible for operating in accordance with Local, State, Federal Regulations, and POA Policies and Procedures.  Insure proper operating levels and Compliance with NPDES permit parameters.
8. Follow safety compliance policies and procedures and assist coworkers relating to overall job safety compliance.
9. Perform rounds on all shifts, make sure all parts of the Plant are functioning properly.
10. Responsible for follow up of actions and ongoing personal development.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.
12. Regular attendance is required.

QUALIFICATIONS  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily as assigned. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions and work nights, weekends and holidays if needed.

1. Must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Must be available for call outs for emergency call out.
3. Must have transportation to and from work.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS  

Math skills to include the ability to use formulas related to volumes, areas, percent, dosages and time.  Ability to use American weight measurement as well as metric.

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to apply common sense understanding.  Able to carry out multiple and semi-complex instruction.  Ability to deal with standard as well as occasional nontypical situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

1. Must have a valid Arkansas Driver’s License.
2. Must obtain an Arkansas Class I Wastewater within a year.
3. Must be able to obtain within two (2) years an Arkansas Grade I Wastewater Collection License.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  This is a safety-sensitive position.

Essential   Yes.  Employees who are designated as required to work when an office closing is authorized. 

Work from home   No.  Unless authorized; in advance, on a case-by-case basis by Department Director/Manager.

EEO Statement

HSVPOA is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. HSVPOA is an equal opportunity employer and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.