Description

This position is primarily responsible for the proper operation of the sewage sludge incinerator and solids processing systems at the Atherton wastewater treatment facilities.  Due to overlapping coverage of the incinerator operator shifts, one incinerator operator may often be assigned duties of a Wastewater Treatment Technician. This position is normally responsible for operating the incinerator and incineration-related systems in a proper, efficient, compliant, and appropriate manner.  

This position monitors and coordinates the solids storage, solids dewatering and related systems using such information to make operational decisions.  The position shall make process control adjustments, do problem-solving and take other responsive actions in connection with the solids processing activities. This position coordinates its responsibilities and operations with personnel working in other areas of the facility to ensure that related and interdependent activities across the treatment plant are coordinated and aligned to produce the most efficient and effective sewage sludge incinerator performance. 

Requirements

Hold and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record satisfactory to the District’s insurance company.

Pass the required pre-employment physical examination and alcohol and drug screenings as an initial condition of employment. Once employed, an individual will be required to pass random/reasonable suspicion/post-accident drug testing as a condition of employment.  

Possess and maintain a Missouri Class “A” Wastewater Operator Certification as a condition of employment.  At the District’s sole discretion, it may grant up to an 18-month temporary waiver to a newly selected incinerator operator to allow time for securing the required “A” certification.  Waivers shall only be considered when no suitable applicants with “A” certification apply for this position.  

Possess and maintain a Sewage Sludge Incinerator certificate to operate a sewage sludge incinerator.  The certificate shall be initially obtained by completing the District’s approved sewage sludge incinerator Operator Training and Qualification Program and obtaining a passing score on the accompanying written examination (10 mandatory subjects). A candidate incinerator operator shall only have one examination opportunity and shall be required to attain a passing score on said first examination.  Once the initial certificate is obtained, it shall be maintained by attending the annual review or refresher course (5 mandated subjects).  
           
This position may be required to work four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days (not aligned with shifts) to provide efficient and consistent solids processing/incineration.  The incinerator will have extended downtimes for annual maintenance activities (approximately 2 weeks/year), during which time the incinerator operator may be assigned to a different shift for the duration. Work hours will be adjusted to meet the District’s needs. The day incinerator operator will not receive a shift differential while on the regular shift (5:30 AM-3:30 PM), there shall be shift differential when working evenings (3:00 PM-11:00 PM).