Wastewater Operator I​/II​/SR

The City of Scotts Valley is currently recruiting for one Wastewater Operator I/II or Senior-level Operator position.

Under supervision, perform routine operation and maintenance tasks in a wastewater treatment plant; to monitor and adjust equipment, perform laboratory tests, maintain treatment plant and pumping station facilities and grounds; and to do related work as required. This is the basic certificated class in the wastewater operations series.

• Operates and adjusts controls on wastewater treatment plant equipment and machinery such as valves, motors, pumps, chlorinators, filters, chemical feeders, and clarifiers;
• Regulates pressures and flows of wastewater;
• Reads gauges, dials and other instruments and records data;
• Oils, greases, and cleans equipment;
• Cleans, adjusts, and repacks valves and pumps;
• Collects samples and performs laboratory tests;
• Inspects and makes mechanical repairs to plant and pumping station equipment;
• Keeps records of plant operations and laboratory tests;
• Performs plant maintenance work such as sweeping, cleaning, sanding, and painting;
• Performs ground maintenance work such as mowing and watering lawns and caring for plants and shrubbery;
• Operates sewer jet truck and ten-wheel dump truck.

Performs related work as required.

Under general supervision, perform complex operation and maintenance tasks in a wastewater treatment plant; to monitor and adjust equipment, perform laboratory tests, maintain treatment plant and pumping station facilities and grounds; and to do related work as required. This is the senior level certificated class in the wastewater operations series.

• Operates and adjusts controls on wastewater treatment plant equipment and machinery such as valves, motors, pumps, chlorinators, filters, chemical feeders, and clarifiers;
• Assists in establishing a preventative maintenance program for the wastewater treatment plant, lift stations and distribution lines;
• Assists in training personnel in the proper operation and maintenance of the plant;
• Operates plant sludge dewatering equipment;
  
  Regulates pressures and flows of wastewater;
• Reads gauges, dials and other instruments and records data;
• Oils, greases, and cleans equipment;
• Cleans, adjusts, and repacks valves and pumps;
• Collects samples and performs laboratory tests;
• Inspects and makes mechanical repairs to plant and pumping station equipment;
• Keeps records of plant operations and laboratory tests;
• Performs plant maintenance work such as sweeping, cleaning, sanding, and painting;
• Performs ground maintenance work such as mowing and watering lawns and caring for plants and shrubbery;
• Operates sewer jet truck and ten-wheel dump truck.

Performs related work as required.

Under direction, provide day-to-day supervision as working leader at the wastewater treatment plant; to monitor and adjust equipment, perform laboratory tests, maintain treatment plant and pumping station facilities; and to do related work as required. This is the leader level certificated class in the wastewater operations series.

• Plans and schedules work of wastewater treatment operators;
• Assists operators when necessary;
• Assigns special projects to operators as needed;
• Assists in evaluating performance of operators;
• Runs plant sludge de-watering equipment when scheduled;
• Monitors the operation of wastewater treatment plant process, including mechanical equipment such as pumps, motors, and other equipment;
• Checks secondary treatment tanks, sewage pumps, and related equipment;
• Adjusts controls on wastewater treatment plant equipment and machinery such as valves, motors, pumps, chlorinators, filters, chemical feeders, and clarifiers to insure efficient operation of plant equipment;
• Establishes and leads a preventative maintenance program for the wastewater treatment plant, lift stations and distribution lines;
• Assists in training personnel in the proper operation and maintenance of the plant;
• Makes recommendations on the types and kinds of equipment needed for wastewater maintenance and repair;
• Recommends plant changes in operating procedures, proper sludge handling, maintenance and safety procedures;
• Regulates pressures and flow of wastewater;
• Reads gauges, dials and other instruments and records data;
• Oils, greases, and cleans equipment;
• Cleans, adjusts, and repacks valves and pumps;
• Collects samples and performs laboratory tests such as dissolved oxygen, suspended solids, biochemical oxygen demands, specific conductants, and other related tests;
• Makes necessary calculations to obtain and record accurate test results;
• Mixes reagents;
• Operates an autoclave for sterilizing broth mediums;
• Inspects and makes mechanical repairs to plant and pumping station equipment;
• Keeps records of plant operations and laboratory tests.

• Serves as lab…