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Wastewater Dewatering Operator I - II

City of Clarksville

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Salary
$49k – $89k/yr
Location
GAS and WATER 2215 Madison Street Clarksville, TN
Type
Full-time
Seniority
Entry
Education
High School
Source
GovernmentJobs

Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Dewatering Operator I
This is the first of two levels in the Wastewater Dewatering Operator series. Incumbents operate equipment used in the dewatering, conveying, and drying of Wastewater Treatment Plant Bio-solids. Responsibilities may include operating, monitoring, and maintenance for the assigned job; ensuring safety standards are adhered to; and aid in sample collection and testing of solids for compliance and process adjustment needs. Performing the duties of lower level operators as needed.

Dewatering Operator II
This is the second of two levels in the Wastewater Dewatering Operator series. Incumbents operate equipment used in the dewatering, conveying, and drying of Wastewater Treatment Plant Bio-solids. Responsibilities may include operating, monitoring, and maintenance for the assigned job; ensuring safety standards are adhered to; and collecting samples and testing of solids for compliance and process adjustment needs. Performing duties of lower level operators as needed.

***PLEASE NOTE: TWO DESCRIPTIONS ARE DISPLAYED BUT THE INCUMBENT WILL BE HIRED AT THE HIGHEST SKILL LEVEL MET BASED ON EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE.***

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Functions: Dewatering Operator I
  1. Operates equipment necessary for the transferring, dewatering, and drying of sludge/bio-solids.
  2. Collecting samples and performing lab tests to ensure solids condition is optimal for the process as well as aid in ensuring solids are acceptable for lab application.
  3. Aid in preventive maintenance on dewatering equipment and aid in performing maintenance on equipment.
  4. Monitoring the work area for safety hazards to ensure a safe work environment.
  5. Performs routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operation. 
  6. Operate equipment required for sludge loading after processing. This could include dump trucks and roll-off trucks.
  7. Monitor polymer systems to ensure proper dosage and mixing for efficiency. 
  8. Performs other work as required; required to work after hours and on-call as assigned.

Essential Functions: Dewatering Operator II
  1. Operates equipment necessary for the transferring, dewatering, and drying of sludge/bio-solids.
  2. Collecting samples and performing lab tests to ensure solids condition for the process as well as ensuring solids are acceptable for lab application.
  3. Performs preventive maintenance on dewatering equipment and aid in performing maintenance on equipment.
  4. Monitoring the work area for safety hazards to ensure a safe work environment.
  5. Performs routine inspections and maintenance on equipment to ensure proper operation. 
  6. Operate equipment required for sludge loading after processing. This could include dump trucks and roll-off trucks.
  7. Monitor polymer systems to ensure proper dosage and mixing for efficiency. 
  8. Performs other work as required; required to work after hours and on-call as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Dewatering Operator I
Education and Experience: 
  • High school graduate or GED equivalent.
  • One (1) year of experience working at a wastewater plant.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties.
License and Certifications:
  • Position may require either Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (endorsements may apply depending on area of assignment).
  • Must obtain Grade III Water Treatment/Wastewater Plant Operator Certification (respective to plant assignment) within 24-30 months of assignment.

Dewatering Operator II
Education and Experience: 
  • High school graduate or GED equivalent.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job's essential duties.
License and Certifications:
  • Position may require either Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License (endorsements may apply depending on area of assignment).
  • TN Grade IV Operator certification. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS REQUIRED

Dewatering Operator I

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:
  • Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in operating, maintaining, and repairing dewatering systems.
  • Project coordination techniques.
  • Manual labor.
  • Safe work methods.
  • Recordkeeping principles.
  • Basic inspection principles.
  • Basic lab principles.
Skill in:
  • Utilizing applicable tools and equipment.
  • Coordinating projects.
  • Prioritizing and assigning work.
  • Performing routine maintenance and repair functions on equipment and facilities.
  • Performing manual labor.
  • Maintaining records.
  • Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Dewatering Operator II

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:
  • Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in operating, maintaining, and repairing dewatering systems.
  • Project coordination techniques.
  • Manual labor.
  • Safe work methods.
  • Recordkeeping principles.
  • Basic inspection principles.
  • Basic lab principles.
  • SCADA systems.
Skill in:
  • Utilizing applicable tools and equipment.
  • Coordinating projects.
  • Prioritizing and assigning work.
  • Performing routine maintenance and repair functions on equipment and facilities.
  • Performing manual labor.
  • Maintaining records.
  • Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Dewatering Operator I & II)
The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: 
  • Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized.
  • Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine.
  • Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
  • Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
  • Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
  • Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination sound. 
  • Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees. 
  • Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. It occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. 
  • Mental Acuity: Making rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
  • Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
  • Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something steady to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
  • Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction. 
  • Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers.
  • Speaking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
  • Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time. 
  • Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. It occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. 
  • Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
  • Visual ability 1: sufficient to perform an activity like preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; and/or extensive reading.
  • Visual ability 2: sufficient to include color, depth perception, and field vision.
  • Visual ability 3: sufficient to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned or to make general observations of facilities or structures.
  • Visual ability 4: sufficient to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, both day and night.
  • Visual ability 5: sufficient to perform an activity such as: visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes.
  • Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or move from one work site to another.
  • Will be required to work in inclimate weather and dirty/wet conditions.
  • Will be required to enter confined spaces.
  • May be required to work at elevated heights.

Skills

SCADACompliance