NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Wastewater Operator II
WWTP 208 Johnson Ln Caldwell ID 83605, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$23.55/hr - $26.59/hr
2+ years expThe City of Caldwell Wastewater Treatment Plant is hiring a Wastewater Operator II to join their team. This role involves performing general labor and skilled tasks related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater treatment equipment, ensuring efficient processing of influent raw sewage and cross-training with collection system operators.
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Responsibilities
Performs routine tasks related to facilities and grounds upkeep and maintenance
Cleans building, equipment, primary and secondary clarifiers
Performs environment upkeep, mowing lawns, snow removal, etc
Performs interior and exterior painting
Operates tractors, dump trucks, etc. as needed
Operates and assists in operation of light to heavy equipment in cleaning and maintaining plant facility
Assists in treatment plant processes and operations, including plant electrical and mechanical support systems to ensure optimum performance
Checks all equipment, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and biological to ensure proper operations
Operates and maintains plant support systems, including stepping screens, grit removal equipment, sludge pumps, boilers, heat exchangers, greasers, oilers, clarifiers, aeration equipment, digesters, gas equipment, dissolved air floatation system, ultra violet disinfection, gravity belt thickener, belt filter press, sampling, and metering equipment, emergency power generation equipment, and all associated valves, pumps, motors, and control circuitries
Documents findings, efforts and activities in course of duties in a paper log and/or digital log format
Monitors plant alarm systems and supervisory control and date acquisition (SCADA) system
Assists operation and maintenance of ultra violet disinfection system
Assists in laboratory samples from various stages of treatment process
Calibrates gauges, meters and measuring devices
Performs a variety of laboratory tests, such as dissolved oxygen and pH, total suspended solids, sludge volume index, percent solids, and other tests and procedures
Interprets laboratory test results to evaluate plant performance
Uses mathematical calculations in figuring detention times, flow rates, areas, volumes, pumping rates, mixed liquor suspended solids, percent solids, volatile suspended solids destruction/reduction, etc
Performs and assists with maintenance and repair of plant and collection system equipment
Implements emergency repairs and procedures when required
Cross trains with the collection system operators
Responds to 24 hour on call and standby
Adheres to and complies with all state, federal and local regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to safe work practices and all operation and maintenance duties
Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress and status, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems
Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas as approved by the superintendents
Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner
Provides observation and assistance at the WWTP as well as in the collection system facilities and gives appropriate information and feedback to superintendents
Communicates and coordinates with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities to help keep a positive work environment
Respects the opinions of others and maintains a positive and professional working relationship with plant operator, employees, supervisors, public, and others
Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
At least two (2) years of training or experience in wastewater operations
Possession of a Class II Wastewater Treatment License issued by the State of Idaho
Must complete .6 continuing Education Units in Wastewater annually
The position is subject to on call and after hours call back and/or varying shift hours if work dictates
Successful completion of pre-employment background check, physical and drug testing
Valid driver's license
Benefits
Health care
Dental
Vision
PERSI retirement
401k with City match
Deferred compensation plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Disability
Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Qualifying employer for the Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Company
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