Operator General Wastewater

SALARY: $24.17 per hour

SUMMARY: Participates in the operation of pumps engines compressors and other mechanisms at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and other changes that will maintain biological treatment and other wastewater treatment processes.

As a leader and employee of the City of South Bend you are called upon to serve in a manner that supports Our Core Values: Excellence Accountability Innovation Inclusion and Empowerment as you carry out our primary employee expectations: Champion Values & Organizational Pride Champion Operational Excellence Make Sound Decisions Embrace Coaching and Accountability Communicate with Excellence Value Diverse People and Perspectives Embrace Personal Development Exhibit a Positive Attitude and Own Your Health Wellness & Safety

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participates in maintaining all operations of the plant.

Operate belt filter presses and other associated processes related to Dewatering operation.

Oversees the control of sludge through preheaters regulation of compressors chlorine addition and other activities that maintain the efficiency of the biological process.

Answers telephone writes down complaints takes corrective action and handles emergency situations and phone calls.

Maintains and makes recommendations to improve safe work environment.

Use of computer and knowledge of plant and lift station telemetry.

Responsible for other duties as assigned by either Operations Manager or Lead/Senior Operator.

Must perform all job functions with honesty and professionalism.

Must negotiate stairs.

Must visually trace piping.

Must be able to hand operate manual valves from below floor level to ceiling height.

Must be able to climb and work on a ladder.

Must be able to work around open and unprotected water.

Must be able to physically clean any spills that occur on ones shift.

Must be able to work in high places.

Must be able to make process decisions based upon visual observations.

Must be able to read and write to monitor and log process instrumentation outputs.

Must be able to work in confined spaces.

Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.

Must be able to lift 60 lb. polymer bags.

Must be able to work alone.

Ability to make sound judgments independently.

Ability to work on ones feet and to remain alert at all times.

Must interact with coworkers and the public with tact and diplomacy

EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of experience as an operator at a Wastewater Plant. Must receive a Wastewater Operator Class I certification within twelve (12) months of becoming eligible and must always hold a minimum of a Class I certification to hold the position of Operator. Must be certified in confined space entry.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

• Valid Drivers License required

EQUIPMENT:

Desktop computer multi-line telephone SCADA machines hand tools power tools laboratory equipment and testing chemicals.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel and talk or hear in person or on the telephone or radio. The employee frequently is required to stand walk sit reach with hands and arms and smell. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 55 pounds to shoulder height. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; to wet and/or humid conditions; and outdoor weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to high precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; construction project site conditions; extreme heat; risk of electric shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with occasional exposure to loud equipment.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The City of South Bend is an at-will employer.

REQUIRED: Pre-employment drug screen. Background check

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer