What are the responsibilities and job description for the INTERNAL ONLY: Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee position at Clean Water Services?
The Water Recovery Resources Operations and Services is seeking a Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee. This position trains in and performs work in the operation and control of wastewater treatment facilities, equipment and processes.
SKILL IN:
ABILITY TO:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to meet KSA's would be:
6 months experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant with an activated sludge process; or
College level coursework in wastewater technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related fields; or
An Associate's degree or a one year certificate in wastewater technology; or
Completion of a Correspondence Course in Wastewater Technology or obtaining a Provisional License issued by the Oregon DEQ
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Upon selection, all candidates must possess and maintain a valid State issued driver's license.
Note: The following opportunity is open only to regular, probationary, and temporary employees who are currently employed by Clean Water Services.
Performed under close supervision and in a developmental capacity. (The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. The District may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.) - Train in the operation of equipment used in the preliminary, primary, secondary, tertiary and solids treatment of wastewater; learn to operate, inspect, clean, adjust, calibrate and monitor equipment and instruments and make minor repairs.
- Train in the monitoring and operation of the wastewater treatment process in accordance with permit and process control standards; measure biological and chemical levels and liquid flow; measure inventories of process; troubleshoot and resolve process problems.
- Learn to collect liquid and solid waste samples; learn to perform standard and non-standard biological and chemical tests for troubleshooting or research work; record results.
- Take and record process lab and flow readings; download data to recordkeeping systems.
- Keeps assigned area(s) clean and hazard-free; uses safe work practices and follows District safety policies and procedures.
- Basic knowledge of wastewater treatment
- Safe work practices in an industrial setting
SKILL IN:
- Identifying mechanical malfunction
- Keeping records and logs accurately
- Use of computer software for data collection and entry into spreadsheets and word processing documents
- Use of hand and power tools
ABILITY TO:
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including co-workers, other District officials, and the public
- Operate effectively in a team environment
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to meet KSA's would be:
6 months experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant with an activated sludge process; or
College level coursework in wastewater technology, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or related fields; or
An Associate's degree or a one year certificate in wastewater technology; or
Completion of a Correspondence Course in Wastewater Technology or obtaining a Provisional License issued by the Oregon DEQ
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Upon selection, all candidates must possess and maintain a valid State issued driver's license.
Reasonable Accommodation
Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should contact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.
Salary : $29 - $30
