HWU Wastewater Treatment Operator

Position: HWU Wastewater Treatment Operator I
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Henderson Water Utility

Classification Specification

Classification

Title:

Wastewater Treatment Operator I

PURPOSE OF CLASSIFICATION

The purpose of this classification is to perform duties in the operation and maintenance of an assigned treatment plant to treat wastewater/stormwater in accordance with state, federal and local guidelines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

* Work with Chief, Wastewater Treatment Operator II, or Maintenance employees to receive training;

* Perform general operational duties of the treatment plant but consults Chief or Wastewater Treatment Operator II when significant decisions regarding operations must me made;

* Follow standard operating procedures related to the operations of the assigned treatment plant including assigned daily operator responsibilities;

* Make routine checks and visual inspections of mechanical equipment to ensure it is operational;

* Perform daily operational tasks including washing filters, calibrating chemical pumps, reading gauges, running sludge press, filling chemical tanks, collecting samples, delivering samples, and performing assigned water quality tests;

* Monitor the rate of chemical feed and water flow;

* Monitor gauges, meters, filter press, and control panels;

* Change tanks, wash filters, and make equipment and control adjustments as necessary;

* Monitor inventory of supplies, chemicals, and operating materials and notify Treatment Operator Chief if needs arise;

* May be required to operate heavy equipment to load and remove wastes;

* Perform routine maintenance and preventative maintenance of treatment plant and related equipment as assigned;

* Perform general cleaning/janitorial work, painting, and grounds keeping as needed;

* Provide assistance to maintenance crews as needed or assigned;

* Visually inspect plant and all equipment daily to ensure proper functioning.

* Assist the HWU Treatment Operator Chief in developing a strategic plan for Operations, including long and short term objectives and related budgets, which coincide with the overall plan and goals of the Utility;

* Assist in carrying out plant and Utility goals;

* Work with other departments in the design and evaluation of projects;

* Work to control costs wherever possible while keeping focus on the long-term objectives of the plant and the Utility;

* Perform all functions related to maintaining state and federal regulatory compliance for the assigned treatment plant;

* Stay current on governmental mandates;

* Attends appropriate training seminars/workshops/meetings;

* Prepare and maintain operational reports;

* Record work activities in daily log, complete lab sheets, and maintain other appropriate documentation;

* Follow proper process control measures;

* Achieve and maintain the appropriate Kentucky Division of Water operator's certification.

* Ensure personal compliance with all state safety regulations and HWU safety policies;

* Ensure proper housekeeping in plant and surrounding area;

* Attend appropriate safety meetings as requested;

* Participate in accident investigations as requested;

* Report and/or correct all identified safety hazards;

* Maintain personal safety equipment appropriately;

* Report all work related accidents, incidents, and near-misses to supervisor and/or safety department;

* Participate in finding solutions to safety or health related hazards;

* Get involved in showing new employees the proper safety procedures;

* Participate in Safety Committee as requested;

* Stay current with computer systems including SCADA;

* Maintain a positive attitude with other HWU employees;

* Maintains regular and predictable in-person attendance during regular business hours of the Water Utility is required.

* Maintain good public relations;

* Maintain availability to respond to emergency calls 24 hours a day 7 days a week;

* Respond to emergencies as needed;

* Receive off-hours emergency and maintenance calls;

* Direct calls to on-call System Operations Center personnel as appropriate;

* Work various shifts as assigned by HWU Treatment Operator Chief;

* May be called in as necessary in the case of the other operator illness or emergency.

* Must undergo and successfully complete drug test and alcohol screening prior to employment and undergo and successfully complete future drug test and/or alcohol screening pursuant to the City's Drug and Alcohol policy.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

Performs related duties as required, necessary, or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license are required. Also, due to the requirements of Kentucky's Division of Water, this job requires continuous progression towards a Class IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certification (and continual maintenance of certification, thereafter). All new…