Operation Worker

Description

JOB SUMMARY:  

Performs entry level duties for maintaining Treatment Plant grounds, buildings, assisting Plant Operator and driving a dump truck. Works a rotating shift. Must obtain a Class “B” CDL within 120 days of employment.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Assists with the maintenance of wastewater plant including basic plumbing and pipe fitting;
• Collects wastewater samples;
• Performs grounds work (mowing, painting, floor maintenance and routine cleaning of structures and equipment;
• Reads and records data from monitors and gauges;
• Learns to operate a variety of light to heavy construction equipment but not limited to a dump truck, front-end loader, skid loader and various construction tools and equipment; 
• Learns the use of light to medium construction tools and equipment;
• Learns to perform basic plumbing, pipefitting installation, repair and maintenance duties; 
• Gains a considerable understanding of the methods and operations to maintain the wastewater treatment plant, and as training progresses, must be able to work independently and exercise good judgement; 

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS: Performs other related duties as required

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS: None.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS:

• General procedures for installing, maintaining, and repairing wastewater services;
• Safety hazards, procedures and equipment used when working on or near underground utility lines;
• Tools, equipment, materials, and supplies needed to maintain wastewater treatment facility;
• Good housekeeping skills to maintain a safe working environment;
• Must possess computer application skills that at a minimum include Microsoft Office Suite products including Word and Excel.

ABILITY:

• Follow established procedures for operating the wastewater treatment facility;
• Read plat maps and blueprints;
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent;
• Ability to follow instructions; responds to management direction and completes tasks in a timely and efficient manner;
• Ability to speak and write clearly and precisely; responds well to questions and listens attentively; 
• Ability to meet attendance requirements;
• Ability to pass random drug screenings and criminal history background check.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 120 days of employment;

REQUIRED EDUCATION/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school education or G.E.D.; one to three months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/OR EXPERIENCE:

High school education or G.E.D.; three to six months related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is regularly required to lift and/or move, push or pull up to 25 pounds and occasionally required to lift and/or move, push or pull up to 50 pounds without assistance and up to 100 pounds or more with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and peripheral vision.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is always exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and explosives. Uses personal protective equipment. Position may be called out.