What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Maintenance Technician position at City of Milbank SD?
CITY OF MILBANK
Wastewater Maintenance Technician
Department: Wastewater
Job Grade: 13, non-exempt
Reports to: Public Works Coordinator
Date: April 19, 2023
Written/Revised by: John Forman, City Administrator
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Summary
To ensure the City of Milbank Wastewater Treatment Facility is maintained mechanically functional and in acceptable running condition. This must be done in a neat, clean, orderly, and cost-efficient manner.
Essential Functions
- Operate, inspect, and monitor control panels and a wide variety of mechanical and electrical equipment while operating a variety of unit processes used in the treatment of wastewater.
- Make regular tours of the wastewater facility; read charts, gauges, and other instruments; and record information on plant logs.
- Collect wastewater and sludge samples and perform basic field and laboratory analysis on the collected samples.
- Interpret all data accumulated and make equipment and process control changes within guidelines established by management.
- Perform minor maintenance and labor tasks, including general housekeeping.
- Make needed repairs on equipment, pumps, and electric motors both mechanical and electrical.
- Maintain the plant and equipment in a neat, clean, orderly, and good running condition.
- Must be able to respond during emergency situations as well as work scheduled weekends and holidays.
- Conduct schedule and unscheduled maintenance and repairs to collection system.
- Assist in snow removal operations as required.
- Maintain a general working knowledge of the water plant and department to facilitate weekend schedule as well as needed.
- Perform other duties and functions as are necessary or incidental to the proper performance of this position.
- Communication Proficiency
- Detail Oriented
- Organization Skills
- Problem Solving Abilities
- Initiative
- Interpersonal Skills
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of physical, chemical, and biological wastewater treatment.
- Knowledge of the machines, equipment and unit operations used in primary, secondary and tertiary treatment of wastewater and digestion.
- Knowledge of sampling and preservation techniques.
- Knowledge of the interpretation of laboratory data and its application to process control.
- Knowledge of occupational hazards or safety precautions relating to the safe handling of hazardous chemicals such as chlorine and sulfur dioxide, and the safe operation of mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others in writing and interpersonally.
- Must be able to effectively communicate specific technical information accurately and understandably.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to prevent and troubleshoot equipment failures.
Supervisory Responsibility
No supervisory responsibility.
Work Environment
The City of Milbank Wastewater Treatment Facility is a six-million-dollar facility, beginning operation in 1982. The plant consists of mechanical pretreatment, biological secondary treatment, and seasonal chemical final treatment. The collection system consists of eight lift stations and thousands of feet of mainline sewer. Work will be performed outside in all kinds of weather – heat, cold, wind, rain, or snow. Principle accountabilities on a variety of terrain, as well as uneven or slippery surfaces.
Physical Demands
Standing for extended periods; walking; sitting; lifting occasionally 50 lbs. individually, or more with help; carrying; pushing; pulling; climbing; gripping; and hand coordination and dexterity.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time hourly position allocated 40 hours per week. Normal hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Travel
Limited travel is required for this position.
Required Education and Experience
Must possess or be able to obtain prior to hire, a valid driver’s license. A CDL endorsement would be beneficial.
- Graduation from high school or GED certification with experience or vocational training in the operation or a wastewater treatment facility; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
- Willing to work a varied schedule and rotating shifts to accommodate a 24-hour per day, 7 day per week on-call operation.
- Must possess a valid South Dakota Wastewater Operator Class I certificate within one (1) year of hire.
- Possession of a valid driver’s license is mandatory.
Salary : $19 - $27
