Position Summary
The primary function of an employee in this class is to perform semi-skilled operations and maintenance duties in the city wastewater treatment facility, including monitoring, operating, and maintaining equipment. Additionally, an employee in this class performs testing and sampling duties, including making equipment adjustments to maintain operational standards, as well as other related duties as required. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the Wastewater Treatment System Supervisor with indirect supervision of the Wastewater Superintendent and the City Administrator. The principal duties of this position are performed in a treatment plant environment that may include working in adverse weather conditions and hazards involving the use of power tools, heavy equipment, and exposure to hazardous and allergenic materials. Due to the on-call nature of this position, the working hours vary and may include weekends, evenings, and holidays.
Primary Responsibilities
- Monitors control panels, gauges, and meters to detect variations in operating conditions.
- Monitors operation of aerator, clarifier, centrifuge, pumping system, injector, digester, lagoon, and related treatment equipment and systems.
- Inspects and maintains sewer lift stations, pumps, collection lines, manholes, equipment, and related facilities of the wastewater collection and treatment system.
- Performs scheduled and emergency maintenance and repairs on all plant equipment.
- Performs sampling and testing to monitor plant processes.
- Operates a variety of hand tools and job-related power equipment.
- Operates job-related heavy equipment including, but not limited to, dump trucks, sewer cleaning trucks, sludge trucks, spreader trucks, backhoes, and forklifts.
- Performs general vehicle and building maintenance, custodial, and grounds keeping tasks such as general cleaning and snow removal.
- Maintains compliance with Federal, State, County, City and other applicable public health environmental and safety standards.
- Performs laboratory sampling and supervised testing, as needed.
Specialized Knowledge
- Idaho Wastewater Treatment Operator-In-Training certification within 12 months of hire date.
- Idaho driver’s license with Class B CDL, air brake and tanker endorsements within 90 days of hire date.
- Methods, equipment, materials, tools, and standard practices for the operation and maintenance of a wastewater collection and treatment facility.
- Wastewater laboratory sampling and testing procedures and standards.
- Equipment and tool operation and maintenance practices.
- Mechanical apparatus, electrical, pump, and pipe fitting methods and techniques.
- Basic math and science principles required to perform routine testing, sampling, and reporting.
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalency required OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
- Accurately follow written and oral instructions.
- Accurately read and interpret system technical and operational manuals and guidelines.
- Accurately read and interpret meters, gauges, control panels, testing and monitoring equipment.
- Operate manual and automated valve, pump, and control systems.
- Operate heavy equipment and hand tools.
- Operate standard office equipment, including a computer using program applications appropriate to assigned duties.
- Learn and interpret test results, make visual inspections, and adjust processes accordingly.
- Prepare written reports and maintain system performance records.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with supervisors, the public, and other employees.
Essential Physical Abilities
Sufficient clarity of speech, hearing, manual dexterity and personal mobility and stamina, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to:
- Discern verbal instructions, communicate with other employees and the public, and discern warning or emergency alarms, including vehicle backup warnings.
- Comprehend written work instructions and work orders, technical and operational documents and diagrams, and read and record meters and gauges.
- Operate a variety of power and hand tools, including specialized meter reading equipment, and adjusting equipment.
- Frequently lift and/or move objects up to 75 pounds, and work in an outdoor field environment.
- Sufficient visual acuity required by this job, with or without reasonable accommodation, including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Other Qualifications:
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of the conditions that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Regular, predictable, and on-site attendance is an essential function of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Employment with the City of Blackfoot is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and pre-employment drug screening in accordance with applicable laws and City policies.
Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may be required to stay in a stationary position or stand for extended periods of time. The position requires sufficient clarity of speech and hearing with or without reasonable accommodation, to understand and follow verbal instructions and communicate effectively with other employees and the public via telephone and in person. The employee may be required to have manual dexterity, physical reflexes and personal mobility and stamina, to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements for this position include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Work Environment:
Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor settings throughout the wastewater treatment plant, including offices, control rooms, laboratories, and process areas. Employees in this environment may be exposed to unpleasant odors, loud noise, wet or humid conditions, and wastewater or related by-products. The position involves exposure to biological and chemical substances, as well as moving mechanical parts and potentially slippery or uneven surfaces. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, masks, safety glasses, and protective clothing, is provided and required to ensure employee safety.
The City of Blackfoot is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $18.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
