CLASS 1 WASTEWATER OPERATOR/SUPERVISOR
Water Utility Management, LLC.
CLASS 1 WASTEWATER OPERATOR/SUPERVISOR
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
Under immediate supervision or general supervision, performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of Water Utility Management’s (WUM) sanitary sewer systems and wastewater treatment plants.
Have the ability to supervise the operation and maintenance of multiple wastewater treatment systems over various Counties, developing long range plans for wastewater needs and managing the design and construction of facilities and mains.
Supervises the work of subordinate personnel engaged in operation of wastewater treatment plants and distribution systems; hires, directs, evaluates, promotes, and disciplines.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES
The wastewater operator may or may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
- Operate and adjust controls on treatment plant equipment and machinery, such as valves, pumps and motors.
- Grease and clean plant equipment; read and interpret meters and gauges; regulate plant effluent.
- Monitor, repair, and maintain wastewater system lift stations; remove debris; disassemble and clean pumps; perform minor repairs when necessary.
- Respond to emergency calls as needed; locate problems and operate sewer cleaning equipment to clear stoppages.
- Collect samples and perform various lab tests.
- Inspect and make repairs to plant equipment.
- Perform general plant maintenance work such as sweeping, cleaning, sanding and painting of equipment and facilities.
- Assist in operating video inspection system.
- Perform general grounds maintenance work.
- Rod sanitary sewers; install and repair sanitary sewer laterals and trunk lines.
- Enter and work in permitted confined spaces and underground trenches.
- Locate, mark and notify sewer lines per UPC (Utilities Protection Center) requirements.
- Observe and enforce safety precautions.
- May temporarily be assigned to work with other WUM departments as needed.
- Operate trucks, tractors and other motorized equipment of comparable size and complexity.
- Perform related duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.
Knowledge of
Basic principles and practices of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic system. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices. Motor vehicle, generators, pumps, gauges, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, calculator, and a variety of lab equipment. Operation and routine maintenance of wastewater treatment equipment and sanitary sewers. Wastewater sampling and routine process control tests. Mechanical, electrical and hydraulic principles related to the operation of wastewater treatment equipment.
Ability to
Perform wastewater treatment plant and sewer system maintenance duties. Operate trucks, tractors, and related equipment efficiently and safely. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Recognize inefficient, unusual or dangerous operating conditions. Work independently in the absence of supervision. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Education and Experience Guidelines –
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
- Hold a high school diploma and have a minimum of 5-years of experience in operating a wastewater treatment facility.
- Must possess a Class 1 wastewater certification
- Maintain a valid Georgia Class C Driver’s license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in a field environment; to walk, stand, and sit for prolonged periods of time; to frequently stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, reach, twist, grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb unusual heights on ladders; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight; to operate assigned equipment and vehicles; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
Environment
Work could be performed in an indoor or outdoor plant and field environment; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, gases, mechanical and electrical hazards, and all types of weather and temperature conditions; work in or around water; exposure to hazardous traffic conditions; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces including slippery or uneven surfaces and rough terrain; work at heights; operators may be required to respond to emergency and public calls after hours including evenings and weekends.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
