Wastewater Operator OIT/I/II

WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR IN TRAINING

JOB PURPOSE

Under supervision, to learn and assist in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant; and to do related work as required. This is the entry level class in the wastewater operations series.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Essential Duties:

• Learns, assists, and operates and checks the operation and maintenance of  (wastewater treatment plant equipment and machinery such as valves, motors,          chlorinators, filters, chemical feeders, and clarifiers;
• Performs lift station and collection system maintenance;
• Checks and regulates pressures and flow of wastewater;
• Reads gauges, dials and other instruments and records data;
• Oils, greases, and cleans equipment;
• Cleans, adjusts, and repacks valves and pumps;
• Collects and assists in performing various laboratory tests;
• Assists with mechanical repairs;
• Operates sewer jet truck and ten wheel dump truck;
• Performs maintenance work such as sweeping, cleaning, sanding, painting, mowing, and watering lawns and caring for plants and shrubbery.

Marginal Duties:

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education, Experience and Licenses: Any combination equivalent to completion of high school and some experience in routine maintenance of electrical and motor driven equipment, and willingness to take the qualifying course for operator certification; possession of a valid California motor vehicle operator's Class C license; the ability to obtain a Class B license within one year from the date of employment. The operator-in-training must successfully complete the requirements for Grade I certificate within 18 months  from the date of employment. This position may require the use of respiratory protection. The wearing of beards or other facial hair which intrudes on the face piece-face seal may be prohibited.

Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written instructions; lift heavy articles; learn wastewater treatment processes; operate a 10-wheel, 3-axle dump truck; learn to operate equipment used in a wastewater treatment plant; read and interpret gauges and recording devices reflecting plant operations; maintain effective working relationships with other employees; communicate in a courteous manner with the public; and be available for 24-hour on-call duty when assigned.

Knowledge of: The care and maintenance of mechanical equipment such as pumps, valves and electric motors; basic mechanical and mathematical principles; proper procedures for working safely; buildings and grounds maintenance practices.

WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR I

JOB PURPOSE

Under supervision, perform routine operation and maintenance tasks in a wastewater treatment plant; to monitor and adjust equipment, perform laboratory tests, maintain treatment plant and pumping station facilities and grounds; and to do related work as required.  This is the basic certificated class in the wastewater operations series.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Essential Duties:

·        Operates and adjusts controls on wastewater treatment plant equipment and (machinery such as valves, motors, pumps, chlorinators, filters, chemical feeders, and clarifiers;

·        Regulates pressures and flows of wastewater;

·        Reads gauges, dials and other instruments and records data;

·        Oils, greases, and cleans equipment;

·        Cleans, adjusts, and repacks valves and pumps;

·        Collects samples and performs laboratory tests;

·        Inspects and makes mechanical repairs to plant and pumping station equipment;

·        Keeps records of plant operations and laboratory tests;

·        Performs plant maintenance work such as sweeping, cleaning, sanding, and painting;

·        Performs ground maintenance work such as mowing and watering lawns and caring for plants and shrubbery;

·        Operates sewer jet truck and ten-wheel dump truck.

Marginal Duties:

·        Performs related work as required.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education, Experience and Licenses:  Any combination equivalent to completion of high school and the qualifying course for certification; some experience in the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment; possession of an operator's Grade I certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board and a valid California motor vehicle operator's Class B license.  This position may require the use of respiratory protection.  The wearing of beards or other facial hair which intrudes on the face piece-face seal may be prohibited. 

Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written instructions; drive a 10-wheel, 3-axle dump truck;  lift heavy articles; learn to take wastewater and sludge samples and perform laboratory tests; operate, repair and maintain mechanical, electrical and gardening equipment; read and record gauges and other instruments; keep accurate records; maintain effective working relationships with  other employees; communicate in a courteous manner with the public; work with a minimum of supervision; and be available for 24-hour on-call duty when assigned.

Knowledge of: Practices  concerning the operation of pumps, motors, gauges, and related mechanical equipment; principles and methods of bacteriological and chemical wastewater analysis; common construction and maintenance of hand tools, equipment and materials;  basic mechanical and mathematical principles; proper procedures for working safely; buildings and grounds maintenance practices.

WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR II

 JOB PURPOSE

Under general supervision, perform complex operation and maintenance tasks in a wastewater treatment plant; to monitor and adjust equipment, perform laboratory tests, maintain treatment plant and pumping station facilities and grounds; and to do related work as required.  This is the senior level certificated class in the wastewater operations series.  

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Essential Duties:

·        Operates and adjusts controls on wastewater treatment plant equipment and (machinery such as valves, motors, pumps, chlorinators, filters, chemical feeders, and clarifiers;

·        Assists in establishing a preventative maintenance program for the wastewater treatment plant, lift stations and distribution lines;

·        Assists in training personnel in the proper operation and maintenance of the plant;

·        Operates plant sludge dewatering equipment;

·        Regulates pressures and flows of wastewater;

·        Reads gauges, dials and other instruments and records data;

·        Oils, greases, and cleans equipment;

·        Cleans, adjusts, and repacks valves and pumps;

·        Collects samples and performs laboratory tests;

·        Inspects and makes mechanical repairs to plant and pumping station equipment;

·        Keeps records of plant operations and laboratory tests;

·        Performs plant maintenance work such as sweeping, cleaning, sanding, and painting;

·        Performs ground maintenance work such as mowing and watering lawns and caring for plants and shrubbery;

·        Operates sewer jet truck and ten-wheel dump truck.

Marginal Duties:

·        Performs related work as required.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education, Experience and Licenses:  Any combination equivalent to completion of high school and the qualifying course for certification; considerable experience as a wastewater operator; possession of an operator's Grade II certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board and a valid California motor vehicle operator's Class B license. This position may require the use of respiratory protection.  The wearing of beards or other facial hair which intrudes on the face piece-face seal may be prohibited.  

Ability to: Understand and follow oral and written instructions; drive a 10-wheel, 3-axle dump truck;  lift heavy articles; take wastewater and sludge samples and perform laboratory tests; operate, repair and maintain mechanical, electrical and gardening equipment; read and record gauges and other instruments; keep accurate records and prepare simple reports; maintain effective working relationships with   other employees; communicate in a courteous manner with the public; work with a minimum of supervision; and be available for 24-hour on-call duty when assigned; and train other operators.

Knowledge of: Practices  concerning the operation of pumps, motors, gauges, and related mechanical equipment; principles and methods of bacteriological and chemical wastewater analysis; design applications, operation control and calculations involved in extended aeration activated sludge process; common construction and maintenance of hand tools, equipment and materials;  basic mechanical and mathematical principles; proper procedures for working safely; buildings and grounds maintenance practices.