Wastewater Plant Operator- Trainee

Description

This position performs semi‑skilled technical and unskilled manual work in the daily operation of the City’s Metro Wastewater Treatment Plant as required. The incumbent works within a general outline of work to be performed utilizing standard methods under general supervision. The work is considered medium‑to‑heavy in nature and involves walking, standing, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, balancing, lifting, digging, pushing or raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.

The work requires the following physical abilities: balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking. Work environment may involve exposure to bright/dim light, dusts and pollen, extreme heat and/or cold, wet or humid conditions, extreme noise levels, vibration, fumes and/or noxious odors, moving machinery, electrical shock, heights, toxic/caustic chemicals, disease/pathogens, confined spaces, and is dynamic that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

• Assists in monitoring and performing all daily plant operations (Trainee);
• Assists with inspection of equipment and processes to determine efficiency of operations, maintenance requirements, and cleanliness (Trainee);
• Assists in troubleshooting technical and mechanical problems (Trainee);
• Assists with preventive maintenance on equipment; and/or assists with equipment repairs as needed (Trainee);
• Assists with monitoring and recording readings from meters, gauges and instruments (Trainee);
• Assists with starts up, shuts down, and assists with regulating and adjusting motors, pumps, compressors, grinders, blowers, valves and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions (Trainee);
• Assists in adjusting chemical rates as indicated (Trainee);
• Assists with the collection and preparation of wastewater samples for laboratory analysis; assists with performing lab tests and preparation of laboratory reports (Trainee);
• Assists with unloading of chemical delivery trucks (Trainee);
• Monitors and performs all daily plant operations;
• Inspects equipment and processes to determine efficiency of operations, maintenance requirements, and cleanliness;
• Assists in troubleshooting technical and mechanical problems;
• Performs limited preventive maintenance on equipment; performs and/or assists with equipment repairs as needed;
• Monitors and records readings from meters, gauges and instruments;
• Starts up, shuts down, regulates and adjusts motors, pumps, compressors, grinders, blowers, valves and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions (all Operators except Trainees);
• Adjusts chemical rates as required (all Operators except Trainees);
• Collects and prepares wastewater samples for laboratory analysis; performs lab tests and prepares laboratory reports;
• Unloads chemical delivery trucks;
• Cleans and maintains assigned vehicles and equipment;
• Alerts supervisors to unusual operating problems;
• Assists in ensuring plant compliance with City/department policies and procedures, S.C. DHEC regulations, and all other applicable laws, regulations, and standards of quality and safety;
• Meets S.C. Labor, License and Regulations’ operator renewal requirements;
• Performs general clerical work as required, including but not limited to completing forms and reports, attending and conducting meetings, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, etc.;
• Attends meetings, training, etc., as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills;
• Is considered essential personnel and is on call 24 hours per day for emergency response; and
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum requirements to perform work:

• High school diploma or GED;
• No prior experience required for entry level trainee positions;
• Valid South Carolina Class “D” Driver’s License;
• Will be required to demonstrate competency and complete the…