Wastewater Operator

General Summary:

Operates, repairs, and maintains the water/wastewater treatment plant facilities.

Essential Functions:

Performs all the functions of the Operator, Operator II and Operator III.

Establishes and maintains effective sample procedures of plant operations for process control and effluent quality.

Performs routine laboratory tests.

Diagnose operating problems and directs and performs necessary corrective action during work shift.

Prepares required reports and maintains records according to established procedures.

Directs, assigns, and trains employees in job related tasks.

Supervises the operation of a water/wastewater treatment plant or plant process on an assigned shift.

Performs duties of Operations Manager in his/her absence when assigned.

Performs operations and maintenance activities including taking samples and performing routine laboratory tests and analyses.

Inspects equipment to locate needed repairs and maintenance.

Monitors the radio and cell phone alarm system and notifies maintenance.

Determines proper chemical flow rates.

Participates in the training of plant operators and Operators in Training.

Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties.

Daily and punctual attendance in the office and/or job site or off-site locations is required.

This position required to be available on an on-call basis for emergencies

Travel between work locations is required.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Scope of Responsibility & Job Specifications, Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Scope of Responsibility

Position reports to: Operations Manager

Level of supervision the employee receives:

Works under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence. Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness and conformance to standard practice, precedent or policy.

Level of supervision exercised:

None – however may direct the work of maintenance personnel.

Education, Experience, & Licensure and /or Certifications

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or possession of a GED Certificate (Required)
• Five years of experience operating water/wastewater treatment plants

Education/Experience Equivalency

• Out of state water and/or wastewater certification may be substituted for in state certification on the condition that in state certification be achieved within the first 12 months of employment.

Licensure and/or Certification

• Possession of a valid New Mexico State Driver’s License.
• Level IV New Mexico water and/or waste water Operator certification

Working Conditions & Physical Demands :

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to hazards from mechanical/power equipment.

• Exposure to toxic chemicals (e.g. cleaning agents, etc.)

• Exposure to hazardous conditions where there is a danger to life, limb, and/or health.

• Majority of duties are performed outside.

• May be exposed to extremes of heat and cold in all weather conditions.

• Noise sufficient to cause distraction or possible hearing loss.

• Subject to interruptions and unpredictable situations.

• Subject to long irregular hours.

• Subject to injuries from moving parts of equipment.

• Works in confined, uncomfortable or awkward locations.

• Works in precarious or high locations (ladders, scaffolding, etc.)

• Work is performed primarily outside at varying work locations.

(Physical Demands are a general guide and specific positions will vary based on working conditions, locations, business group/department needs).

• Standing: remaining on one’s feet in an upright position.

• Walking: moving about on foot.

• Climbing: ascending or descending objects usually with hands/feet.

• Carrying: transporting an object usually by hand, arm, or shoulder.

• Balancing: maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling over.

• Reaching: extending the hand (s) and arm(s) in any direction.

• Handling: seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with hand(s).

• Fingering: picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers, rather than with the whole hand or arm.

• Feeling: perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

• Agility:bend, stretches, twists, or reaches out with the body, arms, or legs.

• Talking: expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.

• Hearing: perceiving the nature of sounds by the ear.

• Repetitive motions: making frequent movements with a part of the body.

• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: performing work through using two or more.

• Stooping: bending the body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

• Kneeling: bending legs to come to rest on one or both knees.

• Crouching: bending body downward and forward by bending legs.

• Squatting: bending the legs at the knees with pressure on the balls of the feet with buttocks resting on the back of the heels and/or back of the calves.

• Bending (waist): to flex upper trunk forward with knees extended.

• Twisting (waist): turning the body partly around from a stationary position such as standing, sitting, kneeling or reclining. Pivot point is the waist.

• Lifting: raising or lowering an object under 10 pounds.

• Driving: moving body parts for automobile operations.

• Wear and use appropriate safety equipment.

Vision Requirements :

• Far Acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more.

• Near Acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less.

• Depth Perception: three dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and space relationship so as to see objects where and as they actually are.

• Field of Vision: ability to see peripherally.

• Color Vision: ability to distinguish and identify different colors.

• Accommodation: ability to adjust vision to bring objects into focus.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $22.95 - $30.33 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• 2. How many years do you have experience operating water/wastewater treatment plants?
• 1. Do you have Level IV New Mexico water and/or waste water Operator certification?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $30