What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Treatment Operator position at Town of Narragansett?
Title: Wastewater Plant Operator I
Person performs a variety of technical, semi-skilled and labor work in the daily operation and maintenance of a municipal sewage treatment plant and collection system. Work is generally performed under the general direction and administration of the Wastewater Superintendent in addition to under the supervision of the Process Controller/Pretreatment Coordinator, the Maintenance Superintendent and/or the Foreman.
Essential Functions
1. Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge and effluent
2. Monitor, interpret information from SCADA system and record flows.
3. Operates daily solid handling facilities
4. Collect and conduct analysis on samples
5. Operates daily solid handling facilities
6. Transfer analysis results to appropriate reports
7. Maintain grounds, buildings, pumping stations and collection system
8. Check, maintain and perform required repairs on the collection system
9. Subject to stand-by, weekend shifts, and call-backs
10. Attend job related classes and seminars
11. Apply safe working procedures and the use of protective equipment
12. Mixes chemicals
13. Assists with pump station operations and maintenance, as needed
14. Performs related work as required, as well as other such duties as may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor and which are not inconsistent with this position.
Minimum Required Qualifications
1. High school diploma or GED
2. One (1) year experience working at a secondary wastewater treatment facility, and/or equivalent technical experience in the wastewater industry.
3. Valid Grade I Rhode Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate, obtained through examination or reciprocity OR the ability to obtain certification within one (1) year.
4. Valid Rhode Island Driver’s License, with no restrictions that would limit or adversely affect insurability
Physical Environment/Working Conditions/Physical Demands
1. The work environment may be within an office setting or a field setting, including construction sites and high traffic zones.
2. Working conditions may vary from moderate temperatures and light (office environment) to inclement weather and night (field environment). The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic and caustic chemicals. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
3. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy.
4. The employee may routinely lift and/or move objects up to ninety (90) pounds, and may climb or crawl into and out of limited access areas such as pumping stations and associated wastewater collection system confined spaces.
5. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
6. The employee is frequently required to climb, balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
7. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
Please e-mail resume to the Human Resources Manager at proosa@narragansettri.gov
