Description

Primary Purpose

Performs specialized skilled work in the operation and routine maintenance of wastewater treatment plant and related procedures.

Supervision

Under the direct supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager or as assigned.

 
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
 

Performs operations, maintenance on equipment and machinery in an activated sludge treatment plant including both conventional and tertiary treatment units including digesters, primary units, secondary units, and filters.
Performs routine daily observations of the wastewater treatment plant.
Performs maintenance tasks at the wastewater treatment plant, including general cleaning, preventative maintenance of equipment and assisting in repairs of equipment and vehicles as needed.
Assists in the preventative maintenance on motors, pumps, generators, engines, air compressors, surface aerators, mixers, screening devices, pneumatic and electronic instrumentation, high speed compressors, turbines, pneumatic operated valves, hydraulic flow meters, automatic electric control devices, chemical feed devices and all other equipment associated with sludge treatment system, conventional and tertiary treatment units.
Maintains records and/or logs of work performed
Collects samples and completes basic laboratory analysis as required.
Operates wastewater sludge truck for the purpose of hauling sludge from the wastewater treatment system to the designated area for spreading.
Assists in the beautification of City grounds.
Keeps records and logs as required.
Deals effectively and courteously with fellow employees and the public.
Performs other duties as assigned.
 

Important Duties

Attends training sessions deemed appropriate by supervisor or department head.
Maintains a neat and orderly work area.
Maintains appropriate supplies for assigned area.

 
Minimum Qualifications
 

Education & Experience

Must be a High School graduate or equivalent. 
Must have six (6) months of experience at Wastewater Maintenance Trainee or equivalent.
 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Must have a working knowledge of wastewater treatment operations; Effectively communicate through verbal skills; Effective time management skills; Must have cognitive and analytical skills; Be able to handle stressful situations; Be able to quickly assess or judge situations; Be able to make decisions under pressure in areas of responsibility; Ability to understand written descriptions in technical terminology; Must be able to memorize and retain information without reliance on written records or manuals; Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in sample collection and basic laboratory procedures; Must be able to demonstrate proficiency with computers, telephones, calculators, copy/fax machines, and familiar with Microsoft Office software.

Must be able to perform effectively as a member of a team in carrying out the City’s Mission, Vision, & Values as well as the Trust Edge Experience©, which further establishes the foundation for our Mission, Vision, & Values through the 8-Pillars of trust, which are: Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution and Consistency.  Overall professionalism displaying the utmost integrity, discretion, courtesy, cooperation, discipline, and behavior.  

Licensing/Certification Requirements

Must possess a Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with airbrakes and tanker endorsements.
Must possess a Class “D” Missouri Wastewater Operator’s License.
 

Miscellaneous Requirements

May be required to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, or holidays.
Must work a rotating on-call schedule, and subject to emergency call-in.
Must be a dependable person due to the small size of the work force.
Will be subject to random substance abuse testing.

Requirements

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
 

Performs operations, maintenance on equipment and machinery in an activated sludge treatment plant including both conventional and tertiary treatment units including digesters, primary units, secondary units, and filters.
Performs routine daily observations of the wastewater treatment plant.
Performs maintenance tasks at the wastewater treatment plant, including general cleaning, preventative maintenance of equipment and assisting in repairs of equipment and vehicles as needed.
Assists in the preventative maintenance on motors, pumps, generators, engines, air compressors, surface aerators, mixers, screening devices, pneumatic and electronic instrumentation, high speed compressors, turbines, pneumatic operated valves, hydraulic flow meters, automatic electric control devices, chemical feed devices and all other equipment associated with sludge treatment system, conventional and tertiary treatment units.
Maintains records and/or logs of work performed
Collects samples and completes basic laboratory analysis as required.
Operates wastewater sludge truck for the purpose of hauling sludge from the wastewater treatment system to the designated area for spreading.
Assists in the beautification of City grounds.
Keeps records and logs as required.
Deals effectively and courteously with fellow employees and the public.
Performs other duties as assigned.