Wastewater Lab Technician Job Fulton area,Missouri USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

The City of Fulton offers a premier benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance at no cost for the employee. Employees enjoy 15 paid holidays, plus earn up to 20 days' vacation, 48 hours sick leave, and 5 days paid family leave per year.

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Position will assist with on-going wastewater operations, with a focus on laboratory work. Position will also install, maintain and repair sewer pipelines, taps, valves, and manholes, evacuate, shore trenches, and backfill, repair pumps and other equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Experience, Education, and Training

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
Excellent customer service skills.
Basic knowledge of biological lab work and the operation and maintenance of wastewater collection systems.
Experience with skid steer

Requirements

Must pass pre-employment drug testing and submit to periodic drug testing as required by applicable laws.
May be required to work weekends or a variety of shifts.
Subject to emergency call-in.
At least 18 years of age.
Runs CCVT Camera
Ability to obtain DNR wastewater certification.
Must have a valid Drivers' License or CDL (A or

B).

Must take and pass, at minimum, the written portion of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) exam (permit) within 90 days of hire.

AND

A class "B" CDL, at minimum, must then be obtained within the 6-month probationary period.

Abilities

Follow oral and written instructions.
Operate vehicles and equipment with both standard and automatic transmissions.
Accurately document and maintain simple records and logs as well as brief reports.
Read and apply instructions.
Communicate effectively verbally.
Effectively welcome and embrace differences among employees and citizens.
Perform effectively as a member of a team in carrying out the City's stated mission and philosophy.
Present an overall professional image.
Deal effectively and courteously with associates and the general public.
Perform the essential functions of the job without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of self or others.

FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions

Operates filtering and chemical treatment equipment, coagulating and settling basins, and other plant facilities.

Performs wastewater treatment plant maintenance activities on shift.

Monitors wastewater treatment plant operations by reviewing records of activities and by reviewing and analyzing water sample test results.

Takes readings from measurement instruments; monitors chart recorders; takes samples of and conducts tests on wastewater; mixes chemicals.

BOD
TSS
VSS
E-Coli
Collects weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly samples for MDNR to be sent to off-site lab

Receives notification of a maintenance project, and determines and assembles the tools, equipment and supplies needed to complete the assignment assuring for thoroughness and safety.

Surveys the job site to secure area and posts signs assuring for safety.

Operates or assists in excavation procedures following all safety precautions.

Determines specific area of lines to be repaired/maintained and performs maintenance assuring for compliance with State Dept of Natural Resources and City regulations.

Deals with the public, contractors and internal staff in a professional and courteous manner.

Responds to requests by immediate supervisor in an accurate, complete and timely manner.

Performs the following procedures (but not limited to) in a skilled manner: hand digs around existing utilities to ensure that no lines are damaged, install all lines to the proper depth, ensures that all repairs are correct and complete.

Secures incomplete job sites at the close of the day and when called away from a job site, assuring for public safety and security of the project.

Follows all safety procedures including the use of all safety equipment.

Assists in completing any required follow-up and paperwork steps to complete project.

Maintains an awareness of the operation of all related machinery and equipment required to operate the department assuring for thoroughness.

Operates the related machinery and equipment at a productive level assuring for safety and for the most appropriate use of the machinery and equipment.

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