Water/Wastewater Driver/Operator D or C

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Lead Water and Wastewater Lab Tech, this position operates, maintains, and troubleshoots the water and wastewater treatment facilities and has primary responsibility for biosolids transport and disposal. This is a CDL required position.

Classification: Regular Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non Exempt

Grade: Water and Wastewater Certification "D" - 30; Water and Wastewater Certification "C" - 35

Salary Range: Grade 30: minimum $51,160-$69,066; Grade 35: $56,276 - $75,972 DOE

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Water and Wastewater Operation and Maintenance

• Perform daily walk throughs and operational maintenance of water and wastewater plants
• Maintain service pumps, motors, valves, geneators; recognize and report equipment failures
• Monitor operation of pump and plant equipment; troubleshoot malfunctions
• Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs of equipment and infrastructure
• Monitor plant performance and SCADA computer in accordance with codes, regulations, and requirements
• Respond to plant alarms; troubleshoot and take corrective actions
• Perform facility grounds maintenance, including cleaning equipment and tanks and janitorial duties
• Fill in for lab technicians as needed; perform sampling collection, instrument calibration and reporting
• Maintain records and perform data entry to ensure compliance with reporting requirements to government agencies; order plant-related equipment and chemicals
• Utilize asset management software; enter data
• Perform fats, oil, grease inspections and enforce compliance
• Other tasks and special projects as assigned
  
  

Distribution and Collection System

• Maintain distribution tank storage, collection lines, and pump stations
• Read residential and commercial water meters; repair meters and cross-connection control devices
• Review Certificate of Occupation for backflows; test backflow preventers
• Assist with flushing and cleaning of lines, manholes, and maintaining flow instrumentation
  
  

Driving

• Drive biosolids truck and trailer to the composting site; dispose of bio-solids and track application of biosolids
• Maintain biosolids logs; maintain reporting compliance with Federal and State safety regulations and procedures
• Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts on paved and/or uneven terrain; plow snow
• Perform pre and post driving inspections
  
  

Safety

• Recognize and report unsafe conditions; work safely to prevent accidents
• Comply with all safety manuals, procedures, and trainings
• Perform pre and post trip inspections and basic maintenance checks on biosolids and plow vehicles