What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator Job at Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority in Little Rock position at Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority?
Salary : $29.15 - $39.57 Hourly
Location : Little Rock, AR
Job Type : Full time
Job Number : 25-01
Department : Operations
Division : Fourche Creek Treatment Facility
Opening Date : 01 / 03 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 17 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Central
Description
Scope of Responsibilities :
Basic to comprehensive understanding of all treatment processes including : PC Interface, Preliminary Treatment, Primary Clarification, Solids Thickening, Activated Sludge, Digestion Process, Solids Dewatering, Chlorination, UV Disinfection, Recycled Water, Electric Generation, Secondary Clarification, and PC Interface.
Examples of Duties
Duties & Responsibilities :
- Operates the plant in an effective manner to maintain permit compliance - including possible night shift operation of the Adams Field and Fourche Creek facilities with only one person on shift.
- Identifies, reports, and corrects hazards, and adheres to safety procedures in order to contribute to a safe work environment.
- Monitors, adjusts, and maintains biological wastewater treatment processes.
- Analyzes, determines, and applies mathematical calculations to plant processes to effectively operate advanced treatment, chlorination, solids handling, and electrical generation processes.
- Collects, preserves, and stores plant process samples.
- Initiates, completes, and submits all job-related documentation to provide communication with supervisor and peers to ensure that accurate records are maintained.
- May perform supervisory responsibilities in plant operations / maintenance / training.
- Follows safety practices and guidelines at all times.
- Undertakes any reasonable request within capabilities that is for the good of the community and the Utility.
Typical Qualifications
Qualifications : Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience & Training
For Operator - Grade 9
PREFERRED :
For Operator I - Grade 10
For Senior Operator - Grade 12
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
This position has been evaluated as to whether a momentary lapse of attention may result in grave and immediate danger to the employee, coworkers, or the public. If the designation is yes, the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act (AMMA) of 2016 will govern working conditions. If no, the AMMA will not apply to the position.
This position has been evaluated as to the mandated wearing of a company uniform during working hours.
Safety Sensitive -YES
Uniform Required -YES
Employee Benefits
Health / Prescription / Dental / Drug / Vision
Dental - Delta Dental Plan of Arkansas
Vision - DeltaVision / EyeMed Insight
Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)- Hours accrue based on length of service (1 day equals 8 hours) :
0-1 years : 18 days
1-5 years : 20 days
6-15 years : 25 days
16-25 years : 30 days
26 years : 35 days
Retirement Plans
401(a) Money Purchase Plans. Mandatory employee contribution schedule. Employer contribution schedule based on tenure. Vested at 5 years of employment.
457 Deferred Compensation Plans. Supplemental pre-tax plan. Funded entirely by employee.
Disability Leaves
Short Term Disability (STD) Buy Up (optional) employee paid.
Long Term Disability (LTD) employer paid.
Miscellaneous Benefits
Flexible Spending Account, employee funded, for Medical and / or Dependent Care expenses.
Group Term Life Insurance (1x annual salary) employer paid.
Additional life insurance. Funded entirely by employee.
Direct deposit of payroll.
Education Reimbursement of up to $5250.00 annually (after 1 year of employment).
University of Little Rock, AR tuition discounts.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer.
Fitness Reimbursement of up to $200.00 annually.
Wellness Program of up to $150.00 annually.
The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.
Do you have a valid Arkansas Class I Wastewater Operator License?
Do you have at least 1 year experience in wastewater?
Required Question
Salary : $150 - $5,250
