WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR-IN-TRAINING

Job Description:

Under supervision; assists with the operation of wastewater treatment plants; operates and performs minor maintenance on wastewater treatment plant equipment and related accessories. Performs other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:
Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the skills, knowledge and abilities listed below.

Completion of 9th school grade education supplemented by coursework in wastewater treatment, or equivalent combinations of training and/or experience. Must possess a valid State of Ohio driver’s license.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

An employee will be exposed to the various hazards associated with wastewater treatment plant equipment, related pumping equipment and chemicals, under all types of weather conditions. Must be able to travel to and access various work sites.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee must demonstrate physical fitness and agility and move whole body in continuous labor
• Typically requires lifting, sitting, walking, standing, bending, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, and seeing
• Requires various types of physical exertion, such as prolonged bending, stooping, and lifting, walking on uneven terrain, ice, snow, mud and driving vehicles and/or equipment for long periods of time
• Employee is required to reach with hands and arms, climb, and balance, move, and carry objects weighing up to 75 pounds repeatedly from one location to another

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Basic knowledge of wastewater treatment systems and facilities; safety practices and procedures. Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action; work alone; demonstrate physical fitness; carry out instructions in written, oral or picture form; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; read copy and record figures accurately; complete routine forms and maintain accurate records; recognize safety warnings in picture, written, or in sound and light form. Skill in common hand tools. (*Indicates developed after employment).

Job Duties
The duties listed below are intended to depict tasks performed by this classification. Operates a variety of wastewater treatment facility equipment (e.g chlorination unit, bar screen, vacuum filters, tertiary treatment devices, etc.); monitors the performance of aeration and settling tanks. Takes samples at various stages of the wastewater treatment process; analyzes samples and records results related to treatment process control; performs basic laboratory tests for process control; reads and records data from ill variety of gauges, meters and other measuring devices; assists with establishing operating control parameters; maintains accurate operational logs and reports. Inspects equipment to determine if operating properly; changes charts as required; performs minor maintenance tasks (e.g. lubricates equipment, cleans, washes and changes filters; cleans and repairs Screens, grids, chemical unloading equipment, etc.); may assist in the repair of major equipment. Unloads chemicals into storage area; mixes chemicals as required; performs other manual work for safety in the storage and transportation of chemicals.

Last Revision Date 06/27/2022