TO Waste Water Operator III

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of Wastewater Manager, responsible for the shift operation of wastewater treatment plant to comply with USEPA/DEQ discharge permit. Operate, repair and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment and cross train for water operations. Position will require off site travel for water and waste water contractual work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Set up lab and calibrate all analytic equipment for sampling ammonia's, BOD's PH and DO's. Record all flows and reading per EPA reporting requirements. Perform daily and weekly lab analytic of required samples per EPA permit requirements; prform analytic for ultra violet disinfection per percentage and quantity removed.. Set up reactor analytic for daily operation. Perform influent 5 day BOD's. Check out and calibrate all flow proportional equipment such as screen building, effluent pumps and filter building. Set up and calibrate 24-hour samplers and ferric chloride injection pumps. Pull pumps and perform readings at lift stations inspect and repair as required. Perform general and preventive maintenance at wastewater and water plant and lift stations including housekeeping; duties include cleaning, greasing, oiling of pumps, motors and blowers. Perform yard work and snow removal at wastewater plant and lift stations. Attend or complete required classes offered by Indian Health, USEPA, DEQ, and Michigan Rural Water Association. Trouble shoot and adjust process to deal with changing parameters of raw sewage. Provide excellent customer service for all internal and external customers of the operations at all times. Provide solutions for customer concerns and continually focus on customer service as our top priority. Must maintain strict confidentiality and present a positive, professional demeanor and image at all times. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all-inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the supervisor.

Contacts/Purpose of Contacts:

Contact with all departments as necessary in order to inquire and respond to questions and issues concerning day to day operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures, and equipment. Extensive knowledge on all types of wastewater treatment. Knowledge of pumps, blowers, motors and specific mechanical equipment. Knowledge of piping and fluid hydraulics as well as routine and preventive maintenance. Knowledge of water and waste water, construction, and operations. Knowledge of the principles and methods of water treatment facilities. Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs in a Windows environment. Skill in using heavy equipment and hand and power tools. Ability to lift and carry heavy objects. Ability to climb high stairs and ladders. Ability to lead and guide the work of others. Ability to use chlorine test kit, snake machine, and voltage meter. Ability to anticipate, recognize and evaluate hazardous conditions, as well as develop hazard and safety control methods. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with the individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds. Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time. Ability to operate of motorized equipment including snow plows and lawn movers.

Physical Demands:

Strenuous physical exertion in climbing ladders and lifting heavy objects. Frequent use of hands, wrists, fingers associated with repair equipment. Required to stand and walk for extended periods of time and reach with arms and hands. Occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, climb, balance, crouch or crawl. Normal visual acuity, ability to talk and hear. Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

Must possess sufficient stamina to work under all types of weather conditions including extreme hot/cold and to lift, carry, push, or pull a variety of tools, equipment and materials. Position requires on call 24/7, evenings, rotating shifts, weekends and holidays as both the water and wastewater plants. Travel is required. High School Diploma or GED. Five (5) years' experience in wastewater/water field or directly related experience in plumbing or mechanical plant operations. Must be willing to take classes in microbiology, advanced math and beginning algebra courses. Must have an aptitude for operating and maintaining water treatment and waste water treatment mechanical equipment and be skilled in the operation, repair and maintenance of mechanical, lab equipment and electrical equipment.  Must possess good communication and diagnostic skills. Must be able to pass background check to meet the employment eligibility requirements as they pertain to the position.

License, Certification, or Special Requirements:

Must have a Class B Wastewater Treatment Certification from EGLE. Must have a valid State of Michigan Driver's License with the proper designation required for the vehicle utilized to perform the job duties; must be able to obtain and maintain a Tribal Driver's License and qualify for coverage by SCIT auto liability insurance carrier. Native American preference shall apply to all positions.

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