Plant Operator; Wastewater​/Drainage Division

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Positions assigned to this classification are responsible for independently performing skilled work in the operation of the City’s combined wastewater control system, primary wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations, and to assist in monitoring and directing the pumping of storm water and wastewater during rain events. Computerized Maintenance Monitoring System (CMMS) work is an essential part of this position, in addition to writing and completing work orders, preventive maintenance on oil changes, annual wet well cleaning, and vactoring of pumping stations.

Additionally, this position is responsible for operating equipment such as engine‑driven pumps, generators, compressors, hoists, forklifts, cranes, and other heavy equipment as necessary. At times, the employee will be working in confined spaces, on temporary scaffolding, and on high structures.

The ideal candidate will be motivated, communicate clearly, adapt to changing priorities to support other teams, and demonstrate good teamwork. A commercial driver’s license is required upon completion of probation.

To perform skilled work in the operation of the City’s drinking water treatment plants, wells, reservoirs, and distribution system; combined wastewater control system, primary wastewater treatment plants and pumping stations; and to assist in monitoring and directing the pumping of storm water, wastewater, and potable water.

The Plant Operator is the journey‑level classification in the Plant Operator series. Positions assigned to this class are expected to independently perform the full range of drinking water treatment and wastewater plant operations and monitoring duties on an assigned shift. This class is distinguished from the next higher class of Senior Plant Operator in that the latter is the responsible shift lead operator.

The next lower class of Junior Plant Operator is the entry‑level class in the series assigned routine maintenance duties and plant equipment operational duties.

General supervision is provided by a Superintendent and/or the Supervising Plant Operator. Technical or functional supervision and lead direction is provided by a Senior Plant Operator. Assignments may require technical direction of lower‑level plant personnel.

• Perform and interpret standardized water quality tests such as chlorine residual, pH, turbidity, alkalinity, total suspended solids, settleable solids, dissolved oxygen and jar tests, and calculate and make dosage and related chemical feed equipment adjustments based upon the results from such tests.
• Operate and monitor the combined wastewater control system, potable and nonpotable water facilities, and outlying pumping stations on an assigned shift.
• Monitor water quality during treatment process through visual inspection and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system and adjust influent flows, chemical dosages and filtration rates based on observations.
• Inspect and operate plant equipment and intake facilities including computer controls, telemetry systems, microprocessors, flow control devices, power‑driven machinery, and chemical feed equipment.
• Adjust pump speeds and/or activate or deactivate pumps as necessary to regulate flows.
• Monitor and adjust water pressures in the City‑wide water distribution system and operate finished water reservoirs and water treatment plant influents and effluents to maintain adequate water supplies.
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment and respond to treatment process and equipment alarms.
• Assist in performing various filter tests as part of the filter surveillance program.
• Perform efficiency tests on pumps, compressors, and related equipment.
• On a rotating basis, act as a trouble‑call operator and assist a Supervising Plant Operator and/or Senior Plant Operator in monitoring and interpreting telemetry board, dispatching an assigned crew to inspect designated installations, and to take corrective action on problems identified including hazardous…