WasteWater Reclamation Operator I, II OR III (DOQ)
WasteWater Reclamation Operator I, II OR III (DOQ)
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08-06-2025
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Job description
Position Summary
Operates sewage treatment biosolids processing and disposal equipment in wastewater treatment plant to control flow and processing of sewage. Works under limited supervision of the Water Reclamation Operations Supervisor.
Position Responsibilities - Essential
The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the position as necessary.
- Walks through plant and performs visual inspections of all pumps and other equipment. Checks all equipment.
- Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates to regulate flow of sewage.
- Observes variations in operating conditions interprets meter and gauge readings tests results to determine load requirements and confers with Operations Supervisor on same.
- Starts and stops pumps to control settling aeration and biosolids digestion processes.
- Maintains log of operations and records meter and gauge readings.
- Confers with maintenance personnel on routine operations and maintenance needs as necessary.
- Collects and preserves sewage sample using dipper or bottle and conducts laboratory tests to include total residual chlorine (TRC) total suspended solids (TSS) biochemical oxygen demand (BOD) Fecal pH ammonia nitrogen and phosphorus tests as directed. Obtains sample from influent effluent clarifiers aeration basin and return biosolids. Also measures temperature rainfall and biosolids blanket thickness.
- Adjusts equalization tank valve to regulate wastewater flow through the treatment plant.
- Reads charts flow meters and gauges to detect equipment malfunctions. Records data from charts.
- Reads and adjusts flow rates and adjusts disinfection and dechlorination feed rates to flow rates.
- Monitors SCADA.
- Removes obstructions such as coarse materials from bar-screens to accelerate influent through initial screening process.
- Cleans clarifier weirs and flumes using brush.
- Operates and adjusts biosolids dewatering presses and mixes polymer for presses.
- Operates backhoe loader and dump trucks to remove biosolids.
- Monitors pH and temperature at various process locations in the plant using field instruments.
- Monitors alarms and communication systems with remote lift stations.
- Maintains records of tasks completed new developments meter readings sampling analyses results and other information as necessary.
- Mows grass and weeds sweeps and mops surfaces and performs other custodial or maintenance duties at all locations at the facility.
- Must work nights weekends holidays and/or during inclement weather events due to business necessity.
- Serves on call 24 hours a day as scheduled and responds to emergency situations as necessary.
- Attends meetings training workshops etc. as appropriate to enhance job knowledge and skills.
Position Responsibilities Non-Essential/Other
- Adheres to the Authoritys safety program and regulations.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Core Competencies
DATA INVOLVEMENT: Requires copying transcribing entering or posting data or information on inspection forms or electronic devices operating Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) applications Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems Microsoft applications Adobe Acrobat and other such programs.
PEOPLE INVOLVEMENT: Requires effectively communicating with people in person by phone in writing or using a computer to convey or exchange information of a technical nature; there will be occasional interaction with the public by fielding phone calls assisting with site tours etc.
INVOLVEMENT WITH THINGS: Requires using a motor vehicle pumps presses dump truck (non-CDL) laboratory equipment safety equipment and devices setting up and operating a wastewater sampler and using other specialized equipment that that requires extended training and experience; may involve calibration and testing of devices.
REASONING REQUIREMENTS: Requires understanding and strictly adhering to industrial processes and wastewater technologies sampling methods analytical procedures recordkeeping flow measuring and safety/security requirements.
MATHEMATICAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires using basic algebra involving variables and formulas and/or basic geometry involving plane and solid figures circumferences areas and volumes and/or computing flow concentration and percentages.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Requires reading technical instructions procedures schematics plans manuals and charts to solve practical problems. Responsible for composing routine reports and specialized reports and forms with proper format; speaking compound sentences using normal grammar and word form.
MENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires doing clerical manual or technical tasks prescribed by standard practices but which may require computation the use of several procedures simultaneously and the use of independent judgments with obvious choices; requires acute attention to detail to obtain accurate results.
Essential Skills and Experience
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION: Varies based on specific job experience in the biological wastewater treatment field. Associates Degree in chemistry biology environmental science or a closely related field or high school diploma GED or equivalent.
SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
- Must possess and maintain a valid SC Drivers License.
- Must possess and maintain a Biological Wastewater Operator Level D license as issued by SC LLR.
- Must complete various workshops and training seminars to remain abreast of requirements and developments in wastewater as necessary.
- Optional - Class D WEASC VCC Collection System certification.
- May be required to obtain additional training education and/or certifications as required by management. PAY COMMENSURATE ON EXPERIENCE AND LICENSES HELD.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Minimum one (1) year of biological wastewater experience with high school diploma GED.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions - ADA Guidelines
Posture Requirements:
- Balancing 1-25%
- Bending 26-50%
- Climbing 1-25%
- Crawling 1-25%
- Crouching 1-25%
- Driving 26-50%
- Kneeling 26-50%
- Reaching 26-50%
- Sitting 26-50%
- Standing 51-75%
- Twisting 1-25%
- Walking 76-100%
Environmental Conditions:
- Cramped Area 1-25%
- Dust 1-25%
- Fumes/Odors 26-50%
- Hazardous Chemicals 1-25%
- Hot/Cold Temperatures 1-25%
- Outdoors 76-100%
- Noise 76-100%
- Concrete Floor 76-100%
- Vibration 76-100%
- Teamwork 76-100%
- Stress 26-50%
- Confined Space Entry N/A
- Wastewater Exposure 76-100%
- Electrical Hazards 51-75%
- Mechanical Hazards 51-75%
- Trenching and Excavation N/A
- Oral Communication 76-100%
- Written Communication 76-100%
- Reading 76-100%
Dexterity Requirements:
- Coordination 26-50%
- Foot Pedals 51-75%
- Picking 1-25%
- Handling 26-50%
- Wrist Motion 26-50%
- Lifting Weights 1-25%
- Lifting Requirements
- ---10 pounds or less 76-100%
- ---11 to 20 pounds 51-75%
- ---21 to 50 pounds 26-50%
- ---51 to 100 pounds 1-25%
- --- > 100 pounds N/A
- Pushing/Pulling Requirements
- ---12 pounds or less 76-100%
- ---13 to 25 pounds 51-75%
- ---26 to 40 pounds 26-50%
- ---41 to 100 pounds 1-25%
- --- > 100 pounds N/A
Definitions:
N/A - Activity is not applicable to this occupation
1 25% - Occupation requires this activity 1 25% of the time
26 50% - Occupation requires this activity 26 50% of the time
51 75% - Occupation requires this activity 51 75% of the time
76 100% - Occupation requires this activity 76 100% of the time
1 25% - Occupation requires this activity 1 25% of the time
26 50% - Occupation requires this activity 26 50% of the time
51 75% - Occupation requires this activity 51 75% of the time
76 100% - Occupation requires this activity 76 100% of the time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.37 - $23.22 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Seneca SC 29678 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Seneca SC 29678: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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About
Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority
In the late 1960s Oconee County stakeholders identified the need to study the necessity and scope of a county-wide wastewater collection and treatment system to improve the water quality in the county by eliminating the sewer lagoons and old treatment works operated by Seneca Walhalla and Westminster. Act 950 was signed into law in October 1971 creating the Oconee County Sewer Commission which was the forerunner of what would become the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority (OJRSA). With 60% approval the voters of Oconee County passed a resolution to approve the acquisition construction maintenance and operation of a sewage waste disposal system as they understood the endeavor would benefit the community and enhance economic development opportunities.
Originally a division of county government the OJRSA became its own entity on December 19 2007 when the South Carolina Secretary of State issued the Certificate of Incorporation to the OJRSA which was made possible by the passage of Act 59 (Joint Authority Water and Sewer Systems Act) earlier that year. The governmental agency is overseen by nine commissioners appointed by the councils of the three Member CitiesSeneca Walhalla and Westminsterwith Seneca having four representatives and Walhalla and Westminster each having two; Walhalla and Westminster also jointly appoint one at-large member that represents the interests of both cities.
The 5.0 million gallons per day (MGD) Coneross Creek Wastewater Treatment Facility began operations on February 4 1980. The original treatment plant was upgraded to 7.8 MGD in 1996 to accommodate the industrial and commercial growth Oconee County experienced during the early 1990s. Along with the treatment plant the OJRSA owns operates and maintains a wastewater conveyance system that includes approximately 65 miles of gravity sewer 15 pump stations 24 miles of force mains and three permanent flow monitoring stations.
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Looking for a career not just a job Then the Oconee Joint Regional Sewer Authority is the place for you! The OJRSA provides a competitive wage insurance retirement and other benefits. The OJRSA is an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis. The OJRSA only accepts applications for open positions.
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