Wastewater Treatment Plant Lead Operator

TITLE: Wastewater Treatment Lead Operator

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Wastewater Treatment Plant

SUPERVISES: None

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Operates, repairs, and maintains the wastewater treatment plant's facilities.

· Is in responsible charge of operations of WWTP facilities.

· Train and educate staff members on plant operations and related duties.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assists in promoting the maintenance of a safe, accident free, and healthy work environment.

· Establishes and maintains cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work.

· Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge and effluent.

· Maintains shift log and records meter readings.

· Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses.

· Lubricates machinery; drives and unloads trucks.

· Performs other related duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· State of Kentucky Class III Wastewater Treatment certification.

· Knowledge of the principles and practices of Wastewater Treatment Pant operations; operating principles of valves, pumps and motors.

· Maintain a valid Kentucky driver's license.

· Available for phone called and emergency call back 24 hours per day.

· Minimum education is a high school diploma or equivalent.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

· The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and risk of electrical shock.

· The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Wastewater treatment: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• KY Waste Water Treatment Class III License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)
• Overnight Shift (Required)
• Day Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $25