Water/Wastewater Operator-Trainee

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK:                                

Under supervision of the department Supervisor, performs routine technical work in the operation of water and wastewater treatment plant equipment and facilities; and performs related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / TYPICAL TASKS:

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.

• Make regular and continuous tours of assigned processing areas monitoring the performance of operating equipment and effectiveness of treatment processes.
• Operates valves, pumps, gates, and other controls and equipment through various steps of processing and treatment.
• Routinely collects samples at prescribed stages and time intervals in the treatment cycle.
• Operates mechanical equipment to transfer chemicals.
• Checks for residual chlorine.
• Maintains proper levels in tanks.
• In accordance to prescribed instructions, regulates the flow of water/wastewater treatment chemicals;
• Makes minor routine repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Records observations in daily logs and transmits data, as appropriate, to supervisor.
• Performs and assures accomplishment of general housekeeping tasks.
• Maintains records and reports pertinent to assigned work and submits appropriate operational reports to supervisor including unusual activities or incidents requiring attention or corrective action.
• Keep assigned vehicle clean and in good working order.
• Ensures appropriate safety procedures are followed at all times.
• Available to work on an on-call, as needed basis.
• Performs related tasks as assigned and/or required.