- Location
- Farmington
- Department
- Human Resources
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- CareersPage
Description
Qualifications:
- Education/Experience
- High School Diploma or possession of a GED Certificate
- Licensure and/or Certification
- Possession of a valid Driver's License
- Obtain New Mexico Level I certification in Wastewater within 18 months of assignment date
- depending on department assignment and/or
- Obtain New Mexico Level I certification in Water within 18 months of assignment date, depending
- on department assignment
Responsibilities:
- Under the direction of a certified Water or Waste Water Operator, performs tasks associated with the operations of a water or wastewater facility.
- Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/wastewater, sludge, and effluent
- Reports operating problems to lead operator or supervisor and performs directed corrective action during assigned shift
- Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels
- Observes and reports abnormalities to Certified Operator
- After training, operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control
- After training, starts and stops pumps, engines and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes
- Maintains shift log and records meter and gauge readings
- Learns and gains skill in a variety of equipment maintenance, servicing, and operating tasks.
- Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties
- Understands and carries out oral and written directions
- Takes and records readings produced from the operation of equipment
- Learns to take samples and perform routine process laboratory tests and analysis under
- supervision of certified operator
- Daily and punctual attendance in the office and/or job site
- Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work
- This position may be required to be available on an on-call basis for emergencies
- Travel between work locations is required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Comments/Special Instructions:
- Wastewater systems operator Certs are preferred
