TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I

SUMMARY

Under indirect supervision on an assigned shift, participates in the operation and quality control of a Wastewater Treatment Plant. Responsible for the quality of effluent as set by Federal, State, and City regulations. This position will be required to work shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime as needed by the department, and during inclement weather. This position is considered weather essential personnel.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Makes periodic rounds of the plant to assure that the plant process is operating properly.
• Monitors and records the flow through the plant.
• Collects samples for laboratory analysis.
• Performs standard tests for operations control.
• Maintains records for operations control of the plant (every 2 hours).
• Checks all pumps, motors, engines, and blowers and associated equipment.
• Fills out maintenance request forms on equipment not operating properly.
• Reports the status of the plant to the supervisor.
• Maintains flow distribution to; industrial, equalization, digestion, sludge, etc.
• Removes debris from clarifier as needed.
• Communicates to the oncoming operator the plant status and any hazards.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires a High School Diploma or its equivalent (GED). Must be able to obtain a TCEQ Class D Wastewater Treatment Certification within one (1) year of employment. A valid Texas Class C Driver’s License is required. A minimum of one (1) year of experience in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to operate small office equipment, including copy machines or multi-line telephone systems.
• Ability to operate computers for data entry and word processing.
• Ability to operate and make minor repairs to small hand tools, small pieces of equipment, PH meters, analytical balances and CL2 safety equipment.
• Ability to safely drive a pick-up truck.

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee must also balance, climb, crawl, crouch, walk, stand, kneel, stoop, sit, hear, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, pull, push, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and perform repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee works in a dynamic indoor and outdoor environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.

The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.