Waste Water Utility Operations

Safety

1. Assure all work is done in a safe and productive manner and all PPE is properly used and maintained.
2. Manage and maintain a safe and clean work area.
3. Assure that lockout/tagout procedures are always followed when work/maintenance is being performed in the area.
4. Assure that the area will pass safety and housekeeping inspections daily.
5. Complete an inspection form to assure the roll off truck and mobile equipment pass a thorough daily inspection and is safe to operate.
6. Report any damage to mobile equipment and/or roll off truck to Crew Leader or Area Manager.
7. Inspect waste cans for wear and useability.

Maintenance

1. Assist maintenance in performing maintenance repairs within the area.
2. Communicate needed maintenance work requests to Maintenance and Crew Leader in a detailed and timely manner.
3. Inspect, monitor, and complete checklists for equipment and mobile equipment in a timely manner.
4. Inspect and adjust fluid levels on mobile equipment at the beginning of each shift.
5. Assure operator preventive maintenance checks are conducted according to the PM Schedule.
6. Perform routine checks to identify potential failures and notify Maintenance and Crew Leader of any problems.

Quality/Lab Functions

1. Assure all Wastewater tests are done in a safe, accurate, and timely manner.
2. Accurately determine when additional tests are warranted.
3. Complete reports and paperwork accurately and on a timely basis.

This job description is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of job duties and responsibilities. This information is a broad overview of duties and responsibilities that are subject to change at any time.

Operations

1. Assure that sludge trains are running properly.
2. Maintain correct sludge inventory levels in the Sludge Tank, Clarifier, and SBR's.
3. Re-supply all chemicals for Wastewater tests. Keep all test equipment /materials stocked and in good condition.
4. Maintain health of the SBR's (Air, temperature, sludge, and nutrients).
5. Conduct effective and efficient startups and shutdowns of area equipment.
6. Assist Crew Members, as needed, during startups and shutdowns as well as all trials.
7. Perform quarterly sampling and testing on effluent water for permit compliance.
8. Assist with all Government required testing.
9. Manage the emptying of dumpsters, sludge, LRC, ragger tail, and Mill waste to include pickup, weighing, drop-off, and complete all BOL's.
10. Assure mobile equipment is properly refueled (propane or diesel).
11. Assure that all sampling, testing, and paperwork is completed properly.
12. Correctly input data into electronic systems.
13. Collect utility meters daily.
14. Ensure proper off-loading of chemicals.
15. Maintain expertise in all aspects of the job position and monitor all equipment in the area. Report and correct all malfunctions.
16. Manage polymer make-down system, defoamer system, and water flow.
17. Clean up all overflow from all tanks, from the grounds and from the sides of the tanks.
18. Report any spills, regardless of size, to the Site Spill Response Coordinator.
19. Ensure that the side hill screens are running properly and maintain housekeeping of the screens.
20. Safely operate the Rolloff Truck and replace 30 yard and LRC as necessary.
21. Maintain ability to learn and function in other qualified positions.

Communication/Coordination

1. Communicate and coordinate with the Stock Prep Field Tech to pick up and remove dumpster waste.
2. Communicate and coordinate with the Stock Prep Field Tech if problems with the Raggertail, LRC, and rejects to Wastewater System are occurring.
3. Communicate test results to the proper work position and enter results into the data systems on a timely and accurate basis.
4. Maintain electronic logbook in a complete and timely manner.
5. Promote smooth and effective shift changes when making relief.
6. Communicate with the Stock Prep Operator, Crew Leader, and/or Utilities Manager as problems occur or the situation requires.
7. Communicate major problems to the Crew Leader.

Variance Control

1. Take action to correct for out-of-range wastewater tests.
2. Take action to prevent inconsistency in testing and sampling procedures.
3. Take action to prevent erroneous testing results by re-testing when appropriate.
4. Take action to prevent chemical spills. 
5. Take action to prevent the accumulation of dumpster waste.
6. Identify and take action with malfunctioning equipment as early as possible to prevent excess damage or longer repairs.
7. Troubleshoot equipment problems.