JOB TITLE:
Wastewater Reclamation Plant Operator III
SRN A32: $7,142 - $9,803, Monthly, Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Teamsters 1932
DEPARTMENT:
Operations
Section:
Sanitation - WRP 10
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:
Reports to: Operations Supervisor, Wastewater; Crew Chief, Wastewater
Supervises the following positions: N/A
Promotional opportunity procedures will include the following:
Review of minimum qualifications
Review of personnel file, including but not limited: attendance history, disciplinary history, and performance evaluations
Under immediate or general supervision to direction, performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation and maintenance of a District wastewater reclamation plant facility, equipment, and processes; regulates influent and effluent flows within the system; performs repair work on facilities; performs basic laboratory testing and sample collection; and performs related work as required. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Monitors the operation of wastewater reclamation plant pumps, motors, and other equipment.
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Reads gauges, dials, and other instruments that record plant operations; locates malfunctions in electrical control circuits, terminals, and switches.
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Observes variations in operating conditions; interprets meter and gauge readings and test results to determine processing requirements; makes necessary adjustments.
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Computes plant flows; utilizes a calculator and accurate samplings of influent, effluent and mixed liquor.
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Calibrates meters and makes corrections; regulates pressures and flow rates in accordance with demand.
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Makes visual inspections of plant operations; locates and corrects operational problems; maintains appropriate records and logs.
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Inspects, cleans and maintains lift stations; inspects pumps, valves, motors, filters, meters, and related plant equipment.
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Collects various water and sewage samples for laboratory analysis and performs basic water quality analysis tests.
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Changes chlorine cylinders and checks for chlorine leaks.
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Wastes digested sludge in drying beds and removes dried sludge from beds.
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Operates mobile cranes and other hoisting equipment; assists other departments in crane operations.
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Maintains plant premises; sweeps floors, removes cobwebs, and hoses down specific areas; keep areas near equipment free from debris; washes assigned work vehicle; performs general grounds maintenance outside plant facilities.
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May assist in the training of less experienced operators.
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Assists the Shift Supervisor with the planning, coordinating, and scheduling of the overall plant operation during assigned shifts.
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Maintains work, time, and material records.
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Provides recommendations regarding needed parts and suppliers.
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Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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