SUMMARY

Operates sewage treatment, sludge processor, and disposal equipment in wastewater (sewage) treatment plants to control the flow and processing of sewage.

** This position is safety-sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The statements below describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the city as the needs and requirements change.

• Monitors control panels and adjust valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate sewage flow.
• Observe variations in operating conditions, interpret meter and gauge readings, and test results to determine load requirements.
• Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control sewage flow through filtering, settling aeration, and sludge digestion processes.
• Maintains log of operations and records meter and gauge readings.
• Collects sewage samples and conducts laboratory tests.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and required.
• Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Prepare correspondence.
• Utilize mathematics skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Solving basic problems with little to no oversight

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this position's essential functions, duties and responsibilities are listed below. The city reserves the right to allow substitutions if a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three months of related experience and/or training

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Texas Class "C" Driver's License in good standing is required.
• Class “C" Waster Water Certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Frequent

Standing, walking, and sitting

Operation of motor vehicle

Reaching and overhead reaching

Pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, stopping, and crouching

Use of fingers and hands to feel, handle, and manipulate objects

Communication face-to-face, over the radio, and phone

Use of computers and other electronics

Lifting to 25lbs

Use of handheld tools and laboratory equipment

Occasional

Climbing

Balancing

Kneeling and crawling

Lifting over 50 lbs.

Use of motorized tools and equipment

Specific Vision Abilities. Close, distant, and peripheral vision are required. Must be able to distinguish colors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

***This position is considered essential and requires a response in an emergency.

The City of Angleton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.