Wastewater Operator

Position Purpose

Under supervision, responsible for the control of an assigned process by operation of wastewater treatment equipment; prepares daily log of routine activity. Work is performed in industrial environment and involves exposure to dust, odors, extremes in temperatures and humidity, noise, generally works rotating shift hours, on a schedule prepared by management. In addition to the normal industrial environment, the job may include exposure to sewage, confined spaces, gases and odors.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities

• Operates assigned plant processes.
• Operates assigned treatment plant equipment by starting/stopping and regulating semiautomatic controls, notes malfunctioning equipment and trouble shoots for needed repairs, and makes needed adjustments where possible and refers maintenance problems to the shift supervisor.
• Records and interprets meter and gauge readings from equipment.
• Takes periodic samples for laboratory analysis.
• Performs tests for process control.
• Records activities in log and prepares and submits daily shift operational reports. (Excel based).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education/Experience/Background

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• Two years experience in the operation and/or maintenance of wastewater treatment equipment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of operating equipment in wastewater treatment.
• Knowledge of Windows based computer operating system.
• Knowledge of the operation and adjustment of valves, mechanical pumps, motors, chemical feed systems, and semi-automatic controls.
• Knowledge of sampling and laboratory procedures.
• Ability to read and understand a variety of dials, meters, and gauges.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license.
• Communicates effectively via written, electronic and oral methods with co-workers, supervisors, managers, and others when necessary.
• Ability to wear SCBA.

Required Certification/Licenses/Training

• Wisconsin DNR Wastewater Operator License required.
• Subclass B Solid Seperation required.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and have the ability to wear breathing apparatus for confined entry.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Benefits

Our employees are covered by comprehensive benefits packages including paid time off policies; health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plans, savings accounts; tuition reimbursement; paid volunteering and more.