Wastewater Specialist

POSITION TYPE:  Hourly, Non-Exempt
 

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for trouble shooting and maintaining the PLC and electrical controls and components for the wastewater plant and lift stations. This position assists the Pretreatment Coordinator in the coordination of the operations of the Industrial Pretreatment program and the Wastewater Laboratory.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Installs, maintains, and repairs such devices as, but not limited to dissolved oxygen meters, flow meters, level transducers, PLC’s, and VFD.
• Inspects, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs electrical components at the wastewater treatment plant and lift stations.
• Conducts regular inspections of control equipment, and instrumentation in accordance with manufactures specifications.
• Programs PLC controls.
• Writes pretreatment permits for industrial users and waste haulers.
• Performs industrial pretreatment inspections of industries for permit compliance.
• Performs sampling and analysis of industrial wastewater for permit compliance.
• Reviews industry monitoring reports; writes notices of violations and compliance orders.
• Writes notices for publication of industries in significant non-compliance with their permits.
• Develops reporting forms for industrial users.
• Completes required compliance reports.
• Reviews and implements information from USEPA and MDNR inspections.
• Oversees compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Maintains and calibrates laboratory testing equipment; sets up daily sampling and testing.
• Trains personnel in testing procedures; writes standard operating procedures.
• Responds to emergency call out situations as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:

• Knowledge of PLC and electrical wiring diagrams and drawings.
•  Knowledge of PLC programming.
• Knowledge of all forms of electrical current, wiring, and distribution.
• Knowledge of all forms of wastewater treatment practices.
• Knowledge of relevant state and federal regulations.
• Knowledge of the maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge of laboratory testing procedures.
• Skill in the use of computers and other modern office equipment.
• Skill in the performance of laboratory testing procedures, including the proper coordination of equipment.
• Skill in the training of personnel.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
   

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduation or equivalency.
• Must obtain a State of Missouri Class C Wastewater Operators License within 2 years of date of initial employment as well as possess a valid Class “E” driver’s license.
• Knowledge of and experience with PLC and electrical controls and components.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in Computer Technology or closely related field.
• Three (3) years of responsible experience in laboratory testing, chemical analysis, or closely related field.
• State of Missouri Class A Wastewater Operators License
• Certification in PLC programming and trouble shooting.
• Certification in electrical trouble shooting, maintenance, and safety.

Salary per hour $23.30, plus a generous benefit package.

• Bi-weekly pay periods.
• Thirteen paid holidays per year.
• 96 hours of vacation – accrued throughout the year.
• 96 hours of sick leave – accrued throughout the year.
• 2 days of personal leave per fiscal year. Must be employed on July 1 of the fiscal year to receive.
• City paid monthly premiums for health and dental insurance – Employee only.
• City paid monthly life insurance for employee only (1 times annual salary up to $50,000).
• Optional group term life insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Optional vision insurance purchased at employee’s expense.
• Voluntary deferred compensation plan – not matched by the City.
• Retirement (LAGERS) paid by the City. Missouri LAGERS – A Secure Retirement for All (molagers.org).
• Total compensation value (Hourly starting rate plus benefits value) for this position is $32.97 hourly.

Before final appointment, successful applicant will be required to successfully complete a drug test and background investigation.

The City of Cape Girardeau reserves the right to notify only those individuals selected for an interview as to the status of their application for employment. EOE/ADA/M/F/V