NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Wastewater Operator I/II/SR
CA 95066, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $109K/yr
4+ years expThe City of Scotts Valley is currently recruiting for a Wastewater Operator position. The role involves performing routine to complex operation and maintenance tasks in a wastewater treatment plant, including monitoring and adjusting equipment, performing laboratory tests, and maintaining facilities.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
Mixes reagents
Operates an autoclave for sterilizing broth mediums
Serves as lab technician when necessary and acts for the Plant Management in their absence
Qualification
Required
Completion of high school and the qualifying course for certification
Some experience in the operation and maintenance of mechanical equipment
Possession of an operator's Grade I certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board
Valid California motor vehicle operator's Class B license
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to drive a 10-wheel, 3-axle dump truck
Ability to lift heavy articles
Ability to learn to take wastewater and sludge samples and perform laboratory tests
Ability to operate, repair and maintain mechanical, electrical and gardening equipment
Ability to read and record gauges and other instruments
Ability to keep accurate records
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees
Ability to communicate in a courteous manner with the public
Ability to work with a minimum of supervision
Ability to be available for 24-hour on-call duty when assigned
Knowledge of practices concerning the operation of pumps, motors, gauges, and related mechanical equipment
Knowledge of principles and methods of bacteriological and chemical wastewater analysis
Knowledge of common construction and maintenance of hand tools, equipment and materials
Knowledge of basic mechanical and mathematical principles
Knowledge of proper procedures for working safely
Knowledge of buildings and grounds maintenance practices
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Possession of an operator's Grade II certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board for Wastewater Operator II
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Ability to retain other operators for Senior Wastewater Plant Operator
Knowledge of basic principles of activated sludge process, tertiary treatment, compressed air, fuel gas, water, chlorine, and electrical systems for Senior Wastewater Plant Operator
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NEOGOV
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