What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Treatment Technician I position at City of Shelton?
The person in this position operates light equipment and performs physical labor in completing maintenance, repair, and construction work on the Wastewater Treatment Plant, the Class ‘A’ Reclamation Plant, and other public works facilities. Additional responsibilities include conducting laboratory testing and analyzing test results; relating results to plant processes, reporting findings and adjusting plant processes to prevent or correct problems. Assist in all aspects of maintaining and repairing public works assets and facilities.
Operate light equipment and hand tools in completing public works projects.
Perform chemical, bacteriological, and biological laboratory analyses that are required for the operation of both plants as specified by the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits following specific instructions; record results and report deviations from allowable standards.
Recommend to the plant operator, or implement under supervision by plant technician in charge, plant process changes based on laboratory-testing results and document corrective measures taken.
Operate laboratory equipment such as balance scales and electronic analyzing devices according to specific directions.
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance checks and services on pump and lift station equipment and control mechanisms
Use data management programs to assist in wastewater treatment process changes, operations and reporting.
With professional integrity, establish and maintain appropriate and effective communication and work relationships with the City Manager, City Council, other City departments, as well as the general public, local, state and federal agencies.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.To perform this job successfully, the person in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED. Must be familiar with SCADA System monitoring and control.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Have a valid current Washington State driver’s license and have the ability to follow Washington State Motor Vehicle Laws. Possess a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certification Group I. Must hold, or be able to obtain within six months of employment, a First Aid/CPR Card and a Flagger's Card.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Must have good communication skills; requires a calm demeanor in responding to customer questions or complaints and dealing with the general public in everyday activities.
Have a valid current Washington State driver’s license and have the ability to follow Washington State Motor Vehicle Laws. Must hold, or be able to obtain within eighteen months of employment, a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s Certification Group I. Must hold, or be able to obtain within six months of employment, a First Aid/CPR Card and a Flagger's Card.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, climb ladders into pump stations, and sit at a desk. The employee must have the ability to exert or lift 50 pounds or more. Must have the ability to perform frequent strenuous physical labor, and to operate trucks and equipment in close quarters. Successful performance requires specific vision abilities that include close vision.
The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Most work is typically performed in an outdoor environment regardless of weather conditions, and under dirty, smelly conditions.
Work exposes employee to machinery and its moving parts and requires working with dangerous machinery and sharp tools. Employee is also required to perform work in high places.
Operate light equipment and hand tools in completing public works projects.
Perform chemical, bacteriological, and biological laboratory analyses that are required for the operation of both plants as specified by the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits following specific instructions; record results and report deviations from allowable standards.
Recommend to the plant operator, or implement under supervision by plant technician in charge, plant process changes based on laboratory-testing results and document corrective measures taken.
Operate laboratory equipment such as balance scales and electronic analyzing devices according to specific directions.
Perform preventative and predictive maintenance checks and services on pump and lift station equipment and control mechanisms
Use data management programs to assist in wastewater treatment process changes, operations and reporting.
With professional integrity, establish and maintain appropriate and effective communication and work relationships with the City Manager, City Council, other City departments, as well as the general public, local, state and federal agencies.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.To perform this job successfully, the person in this position must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or GED. Must be familiar with SCADA System monitoring and control.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Have a valid current Washington State driver’s license and have the ability to follow Washington State Motor Vehicle Laws. Possess a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certification Group I. Must hold, or be able to obtain within six months of employment, a First Aid/CPR Card and a Flagger's Card.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Must have good communication skills; requires a calm demeanor in responding to customer questions or complaints and dealing with the general public in everyday activities.
Have a valid current Washington State driver’s license and have the ability to follow Washington State Motor Vehicle Laws. Must hold, or be able to obtain within eighteen months of employment, a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s Certification Group I. Must hold, or be able to obtain within six months of employment, a First Aid/CPR Card and a Flagger's Card.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, stoop, climb ladders into pump stations, and sit at a desk. The employee must have the ability to exert or lift 50 pounds or more. Must have the ability to perform frequent strenuous physical labor, and to operate trucks and equipment in close quarters. Successful performance requires specific vision abilities that include close vision.
The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Most work is typically performed in an outdoor environment regardless of weather conditions, and under dirty, smelly conditions.
Work exposes employee to machinery and its moving parts and requires working with dangerous machinery and sharp tools. Employee is also required to perform work in high places.
Salary : $58,843 - $78,998
