What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water/Wastewater Plant Operator position at City of Kingsport?
JOB
Skilled work involved in the operation of a water or wastewater treatment plant to produce quality potable water or wastewater effluent in compliance with federal and state environmental regulations.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Operate and adjust treatment plant pumps, motors, feeders and other equipment to maintain appropriate plant operations to ensure treated water quality meets state/federal standards;Performs routine treatment plant rounds; inspect, monitor, troubleshoot, performance test and document plant processes by reading plant equipment gauges, graphs, online analyzers, meters, SCADA systems and other instrumentation;Keeps daily log of shift operations and relays pertinent information on to incoming shift; reads logs of previous shifts and records operational data required by state and federal regulations;Keeps plant superintendent and maintenance aware of operational and maintenance issues;Handles bulk chemicals including ton cylinders of chlorine, coagulant fluoride, polymer, zinc orthophosphate, and sulfur dioxide;Makes certain that backup equipment is in working order to prevent/minimize mechanical breakdown from interrupting the treatment process; Perform general plant facility maintenance such as cleaning, painting and repairing plant facilities; Perform semi-skilled maintenance such as replacing chemical feed tubing, installing/adjusting basin flight chain, and UV disinfection maintenancePerform various grounds maintenance duties as required;Collect and analyze process control samples and make proper plant adjustments; Runs lab tests on weekends and when lab technician is not available; Attend training as needed to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, as well as obtain required certifications;Assist in emergency operations as needed; andPerforms additional duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
High school graduate or high school equivalent; Class B CDL with tanker endorsement preferred. Must have valid TN/VA Driver’s license.
Skilled work involved in the operation of a water or wastewater treatment plant to produce quality potable water or wastewater effluent in compliance with federal and state environmental regulations.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Operate and adjust treatment plant pumps, motors, feeders and other equipment to maintain appropriate plant operations to ensure treated water quality meets state/federal standards;Performs routine treatment plant rounds; inspect, monitor, troubleshoot, performance test and document plant processes by reading plant equipment gauges, graphs, online analyzers, meters, SCADA systems and other instrumentation;Keeps daily log of shift operations and relays pertinent information on to incoming shift; reads logs of previous shifts and records operational data required by state and federal regulations;Keeps plant superintendent and maintenance aware of operational and maintenance issues;Handles bulk chemicals including ton cylinders of chlorine, coagulant fluoride, polymer, zinc orthophosphate, and sulfur dioxide;Makes certain that backup equipment is in working order to prevent/minimize mechanical breakdown from interrupting the treatment process; Perform general plant facility maintenance such as cleaning, painting and repairing plant facilities; Perform semi-skilled maintenance such as replacing chemical feed tubing, installing/adjusting basin flight chain, and UV disinfection maintenancePerform various grounds maintenance duties as required;Collect and analyze process control samples and make proper plant adjustments; Runs lab tests on weekends and when lab technician is not available; Attend training as needed to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, as well as obtain required certifications;Assist in emergency operations as needed; andPerforms additional duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
High school graduate or high school equivalent; Class B CDL with tanker endorsement preferred. Must have valid TN/VA Driver’s license.
