Leads and coordinates daily tasks/duties of the operators in the wastewater reclamation facility.

Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards in the treatment process.

Monitors gauges, meters, and controls at the wastewater treatment plant, composting facility, and sewer pump stations.

Accurately and legibly records readings from meters and gauges.

Performs visual inspections of plant processes and equipment and makes recommendations as needed.

Leads operations in

o Process equipment, electrical controls, valves, and, pumps

o Sludge pumping and maintaining sludge depths in clarifiers

o Preliminary treatment, primary sedimentation, trickling filters, aerators, and ultraviolet disinfection.

o Sludge Thickening, digestion, and disposal processes

o Sewer pumping stations

Responsible for

o Compost being turned, daily temperature readings, and taking compost samples.

o Taking plant samples as required by the Division of Water Quality.

Assists

o In the maintenance of the buildings and grounds.

o The Plant manager in the training of other plant operators.

o In the safety training of plant operators.

Recognizes changes in normal operations, determines the cause, and reports to the proper authority.

Respond to emergency calls on a 24-hour basis when on-call.

Follows the Springville City Public Works safety program.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Must be a high school graduate or have a GED or Equivalent.

Must have 4 years of Wastewater operations experience.

Utah Grade III or IV Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification, or obtain within first year of employment.

Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement and a good driving record.

Confined Space Training every 3 years.

LTAP Heavy Equipment certification for front-end loader, backhoe and skid steer, or obtain within first year of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Must have basic knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant. Must be able to work as a team member. Must write legibly and be able to read and understand all aspects of required record-keeping at the treatment plant. Must be able to use a computer and be familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel. Must be able to operate front-end loader, backhoe, and skid steer.