Wastewater Operator III

About This Role

The Wastewater Operator III will monitor and operate equipment, conduct routine laboratory tests, and perform minor maintenance activities to optimize plant performance, ensuring successful wastewater plant operation with zero effluent violations.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment manually and via instrument panels, computer terminals, and programmable logic control units within an assigned area
• Conduct field tests to determine appropriate chemical dosages for process and odor control units or to modify unit processes
• Monitor and observe operating conditions, record observations and data in the area shift log
• Diagnose fundamental operational problems and implement corrective actions, communicating status, changes, and abnormalities
• Adhere to process control procedures for assigned areas; verify and report suspected malfunctions and variances to the supervisor
• Prepare chemical solutions, monitor process chemical supplies, and recommend reorder points
• Sample water, wastewater, sludge, and gases according to established schedules and procedures; and service automatic samplers
• Perform routine laboratory tests and instrument calibration for portable meters
• Execute minor maintenance, including routine preventive maintenance, lubrication, and minor adjustments; perform basic equipment troubleshooting
• Operate vehicles such as forklifts, loaders, Bobcats, and dump trucks for plant operational purposes
• Provide on-the-job training for junior Operators in operational, maintenance, and safety duties
• Ensure work is performed in a safe and professional manner by adhering to established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures
• Perform cleanup and housekeeping tasks for the work area, tools, equipment, facilities, and grounds
• Perform the duties of Lead Operator and related duties as needed

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, train, and functionally supervise subordinates
• Ability to execute verbal and written instructions effectively
• Ability to diagnose plant-wide process problems, implement remedial actions, and troubleshoot equipment
• Proficiency in using computer programs for process control
• Strong reading, mathematical, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Scientific and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read, interpret, and record data from meters, gauges, scales, panels, computer consoles, and other equipment
• Ability to efficiently operate all facility equipment (pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, chemical feed, odor control, belt filter press, measuring/control devices, testing equipment, and material handling equipment)
• Ability to lift and carry 60 pounds
• Ability to perform tasks standing and walking

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED is required

Benefits