What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Reclamation Facility Operator - Grade III position at The Personnel Board of Jefferson County?
TARGET CLOSE DATE:
12/31/2025
PAY GRADE:
Grade 19
TYPE:
Full time
JOB SUMMARY:
Water Reclamation Facility Grade III Operators collect and test wastewater samples which requires a basic knowledge of chemistry, biology and analytical procedures, and the ability to interpret the results of these tests. Work also involves operating, monitoring, and performing preventive maintenance of a wastewater treatment facility to ensure effluent meets local, state and federal guidelines. Work is performed primarily in and around waste water treatment plants.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:
- Driver's License.
- Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) Wastewater Operator Grade III Certification.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
- Conducts preventative maintenance techniques on WWTP operating equipment to ensure proper and safe plant operations.
- Maintains plant equipment by replacing, rotating and cleaning clarifiers, presses, belts, pits, pumps, basins, UV module, sand filter system, etc.
- Collects samples, conducts field and lab tests, performs laboratory tests, records calculations and test results and transposes results into monthly operating reports for submission.
- Performs detailed inspections of the wastewater flow and the operating equipment and make necessary adjustments to ensure proper functioning.
- Regulates plant processes depending on various settings, flow movement and other variables.
- Gathers information from plant equipment and gauges, records readings and reports any malfunctions.
- Maintains plant grounds by cleaning floors, walkways, buildings, removing trash and debris and performing repairs as necessary.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Job involves moderate physical exertion required for occasional prolonged periods of lifting, carrying, climbing, stooping, kneeling, or crouching. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 75 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed primarily in and around waste water treatment plants. Work involves the use of various hand and power tools such as hammers, screwdrivers, wrenches, drills, grinders, saws etc. Job may require exposure to biological and/or chemical hazards, including raw sewage. Job may also require exposure to airborne contaminants (e.g., dust, odors, smoke, toxic fumes).
EEO STATEMENT:
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.
ACCOMMODATION:
To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process.
NOTE:
This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply.
DISCLAIMER:
This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
