Wastewater Operator in Training

2 weeks ago


Lathrop, United States Veolia Full time
Job Description

Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour.

BENEFITS 

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

Position Purpose: 

This is the trainee level in the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator class series. Incumbents learn and perform a variety of monitoring, maintenance, operations, and repair work on the wastewater treatment system and facilities. It is distinguished from Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I by performing less complex work and requiring no certification. Under supervision, to learn and perform a variety of operations, monitoring, maintenance, and repair work on the City’s wastewater treatment facility, including pumps, lift stations, and associated equipment, and to do related work as required.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Monitors wastewater treatment system operations, reading charts and gauges noting operational problems and recommending adjustments to maintain system balance.
  • Inspects pumps, sump pumps, ventilators, and air supplies.
  • Gathers samples at appropriate sampling points, using proper procedures and recording information for records.
  • Cleans and monitors the operations of automatic samplers. Performs basic laboratory tests, as needed.
  • Checks and maintains proper oil levels in equipment. Reads and adjusts pressures and flows for seal water. May assist with raising and lowering influent gates. Cleans strainers.
  • Changes charts.
  • Bleeds off compressed air reservoirs.
  • Checks and maintains proper status of chlorination/de-chlorination equipment. Fills oil reservoirs to proper levels.
  • Primes pumps.
  • Checks flow patterns of water and sludge. Ensures proper operation of stand-by generators.
  • Measures sludge depths and trouble shoots the sludge pumping system.
  • Tests proper operations of residual analyzers, and chlorination/de-chlorination. Checks gas traps and drains accumulated liquids.
  • Checks sludge temperature before and after circulation through heat exchangers. May assist in taking Primary and Secondary digesters out of service, cleaning, and placing back in service.
  • Inspects and cleans lift stations facilities and grounds. Uses a variety of testing equipment and procedures. Operates a variety of equipment and hand power tools.
  • Maintains a variety of records and reports related to wastewater system operations. Performs preventive maintenance.
  • Under supervision, may operate computers for process control and monitor SCADA systems, and maintain daily operational logbook.
  • Learns to perform calculations for process control and process optimization.
  • Learn and inspect wastewater treatment facilities and systems for proper and safe operating conditions.
  • Learn to collect samples and conduct basic laboratory tests.
  • Learn to skillfully use a variety of hand and power tools in the maintenance, testing, monitoring, adjustment, and repair of wastewater treatment facilities and systems.
  • Learn and maintain detailed and accurate operational logs.
  • Learn and operate specialized computer programs.
  • Learn and operate testing equipment.
  • Maintain accurate records and reports.
  • Deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative internal and external working relationships.
  • Learn laws, rules, regulations, and environmental requirements applicable to operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities and systems.

Qualifications

Education/Experience/Background: 

  • High School Diploma/GED is required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 

  • Basic knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices pertaining to the operation, maintenance, and wastewater treatment facilities and systems.
  • Ability to learn and perform a wide scope of assignments in the operation, maintenance, adjustment, and repair of the city wastewater treatment system.


Additional Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.



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