Operator I/III
Operator I/III
The South Tahoe Public Utility District is seeking applications for an Operator I/III. This position operates and maintains the treatment plant and its processes to efficiently meet discharge requirements. Experience in the water or wastewater industry is a plus! Salary Operator I: $5063- $6462-/month; Operator III $6400 - $8168/month DOQ.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the Manager of Plant Operations, Chief Plant Operator, or Operations Supervisors, operates designated equipment at the treatment plant on any shift. Position requires responsibility for carrying out stated operational procedures, and performing related duties as required.
Essential Functions
1. Operates and maintains the treatment plant and its processes to efficiently meet discharge requirements while ensuring the protection of District staff and the general public from associated hazards.
2. Performs remote control operation of treatment plant and outlying facilities. Monitors computerized telemetry for water distribution and wastewater collections systems.
3. Performs light maintenance of designated plant equipment such as pumps, valves, electrical motors, dewatering equipment, chart records, metering devices, and generators, as directed by supervisor.
4. Performs a variety of manual tasks requiring the handling of equipment exposed to wastewater.
5. Maintains plant operating records including Daily Logs, inputs data into computers, and submits reports as required.
6. Collects and maintains data on water and wastewater systems and treatment plant; reads meters and gauges; records data and generates reports; notifies supervisors of anomalies.
7. Collects samples of wastewater and other related substances, such as air/odor, sludge, centrate, and biosolids on a prescribed schedule or as needed. Performs routine physical, biological, and chemical tests and analyses of samples.
8. Maintains equipment operating records; monitors equipment performance, notifies appropriate department of equipment problems, suggests and assists with repair, modification and/or improvement.
9. Performs customer service, public relations, emergency phone operator, crew coordinator and dispatch duties when Administrative offices are closed.
10. Supervises the off-loading of sodium hypochlorite and sodium hypdroxide from tankers to storage tanks in the treatment plant.
11. Operates equipment usingprogrammable logic controllers, and other automated and semi-automated control systems.
12. Operates forklift, UtilityATV, and snow-blower after proper training.
13. Performs snow removal to maintain accessibility to designated areas of treatment plant and administration building in a safe manner.
14. Adheres to stated safety policies and procedures.
15. Works a flexible schedule and/or shifts in order to accommodate a 24-hour, 7-day/week operation.
Education & Experience Requirements
EDUCATION
1. High school graduation or equivalent is required. Additional education and/or advanced degree desirable.
2. A minimum of six educational points as defined by the State Water Resource Control Board Wastewater Operator Certification Program are required. A three unit college semester or four unit college quarter math or specific science course are potential ways to meet this requirement.
EXPERIENCE
- For Operator I experience in the wastewater or water industry is helpful.
- For Operator I, experience in any or all of the following disciplines is desirable: biology, industrial mechanics, chemistry, mathematics, hydraulics, and computer science.
- For Operator III, the experience required by the California State Water Resource Control Board Wastewater Operator Certification Program is mandatory.
- See Proficiency Requirements for the certifications that are required for both the Operator I and Operator III positions.
Proficiency Requirements
PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS
1. Operator I must obtain Grade I (or higher) California State Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate within eighteen (18) months of date of hire.
2. In order to become a Plant Operator III, possession of the California State Certification of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade III is required.
3. Requires ability to remain familiar with the Confined Space Program and the duties of Confined Space Supervisor, Entrant, and Attendant, as provided during annual training.
4. Requires ability to maintain updated safety knowledge and/or certification in HAZMAT handling and respiratory protection policy.
5. Requires knowledge of the equipment and facilities commonly used in the wastewater treatment field and the general requirements, policies and procedures for their operation and maintenance.
6. Requires the ability to read, understand, and follow plant operation manuals.
7. Ability to read, understand and follow written or verbal instructions.
8. Requires the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
9. Requires the ability to use a personal computer and related programs to manage databases, create and issue reports, utilize the preventive maintenance program, access essential documents, forms, policies, and procedures, participate in intra-agency communications, etc.
10. Requires the ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
11. Requires a valid, current drivers' license, acceptable by the State of California, with a driving record which enables insurability.
12. Requires current, valid, CPR and First Aid certificates, or ability to obtain same within two (2) years of hire date.
RESPONSIBILITY
1. Requires a high degree of responsibility including the ability to work independently after receiving instructions, including, for properly certified Operators, Acting Supervisor duties in the absence of the Operations Supervisor.