Operator 3 Water Reclamation

Under the general supervision of the Water Reclamation Superintendent the Water Reclamation Operator III performs skilled journey-level work in the operation monitoring adjustment inspection and routine maintenance of the Citys Water Reclamation Facility. The position independently operates treatment processes and related equipment; evaluates process conditions; collects samples; completes operating and compliance records; troubleshoots equipment and treatment issues; and responds to alarms emergencies and changing plant conditions.
Operator III is expected to exercise sound technical judgment within established permits standard operating procedures safety requirements and supervisory direction. The position may assist with training less-experienced employees coordinate assigned work or serve as shift lead or operator in responsible charge when formally designated and authorized.

Facility Operations and Process Control

• Operate inspect monitor and adjust wastewater treatment pumping screening biological treatment clarification disinfection solids handling dewatering odor-control and related facility processes and equipment.
• Review SCADA displays and trends alarms flow and loading data laboratory results operating logs chemical feed rates dissolved oxygen solids inventories and other process indicators; make or recommend adjustments within established authority.
• Perform facility rounds; inspect tanks basins pumps blowers aeration systems chemical systems generators instrumentation and related equipment for proper operation safety leaks unusual noise vibration heat odors or other abnormal conditions.
• Troubleshoot biological chemical hydraulic mechanical electrical instrumentation and control-system problems; take appropriate initial action and promptly notify supervisory or specialized maintenance personnel when needed.
• Start stop isolate place into service and remove equipment from service in accordance with operating procedures lockout/tagout requirements and supervisory direction.
• Assist with planned shutdowns construction interfaces equipment startup performance testing and commissioning of new or rehabilitated facility systems.

• Collect wastewater process and biosolids samples using approved methods; perform assigned field and process-control tests; preserve label document and transfer samples in accordance with chain-of-custody and quality-control requirements.
• Interpret routine laboratory and process-control data and use results to support stable efficient and compliant facility operation.
• Maintain accurate and complete rounds sheets bench sheets logs work orders chemical-use records maintenance records electronic entries and other operational or compliance documentation.
• Operate the facility in accordance with the Citys NPDES permit applicable TDEC and U.S. EPA requirements biosolids requirements consent orders or enforcement obligations and City procedures.
• Immediately report permit excursions spills releases overflows equipment failures abnormal operating conditions or other potentially reportable events; assist with response documentation cleanup sampling and corrective actions.
• Assist with regulatory inspections audits sampling events records reviews and preparation of routine operational or compliance reports as assigned.

• Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance consistent with training and authorization including cleaning lubrication adjustment minor repair equipment changeover and replacement of common components.
• Create and complete work orders; document equipment condition maintenance performed parts used follow-up needs and return-to-service status in the Citys maintenance-management system.
• Identify and report equipment deficiencies unsafe conditions critical spare-part needs and developing reliability concerns before they affect treatment performance.
• Assist maintenance staff contractors vendors and technical representatives with troubleshooting equipment repair testing and service activities.
• Maintain assigned tools vehicles work areas chemical-storage areas and operating spaces in a clean safe and serviceable condition.
• Operate mowers string trimmers blowers and other landscape or grounds-maintenance equipment to maintain facility property when assigned

• Communicate plant status alarms operating changes equipment limitations incomplete work and priority follow-up items during shift turnover and to supervisory personnel.
• Assist with the orientation hands-on training and development of operators trainees and other assigned employees; demonstrate proper operating sampling maintenance documentation and safety practices.
• Provide task-level work direction or serve as shift lead when assigned while referring personnel discipline policy and major operating decisions to supervisory staff.
• Participate in the development and improvement of standard operating procedures rounds sheets checklists emergency procedures and training materials.
• Work cooperatively with operations maintenance laboratory collections pretreatment engineering safety contractors and other City personnel.

• Follow occupational safety requirements City policies and facility procedures including lockout/tagout confined-space entry chemical handling respiratory protection fall protection electrical safety and personal protective equipment.
• Participate in safety meetings job-hazard analyses emergency drills incident reviews training and corrective actions.
• Respond to facility alarms process upsets power failures severe weather chemical incidents equipment failures and other emergencies; take immediate action within training and authority to protect employees the public facility assets and receiving waters.
• Work rotating shifts nights weekends holidays overtime and on-call assignments as scheduled or required by operational and emergency needs.

Minimum Qualifications:
A combination of education training certification and progressively responsible experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential duties of the position will be considered. A typical qualifying background includes:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in wastewater treatment operations including experience independently operating treatment processes evaluating process-control data completing regulatory records and troubleshooting facility equipment or process conditions.
• Relevant college coursework technical education military training approved operator training advanced wastewater certification or closely related utility experience may be considered in determining whether the applicant possesses the required journey-level knowledge and ability.
• Demonstrated ability to safely perform the full range of assigned operator duties with limited supervision.

• Current Tennessee Grade III Wastewater Treatment Operator certification or a higher Tennessee wastewater treatment certification is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained as a condition of employment.
• Valid TN issued drivers license is required and must be maintained.
• Must obtain and maintain City-required safety emergency-response equipment-operation and other job-related certifications within established timeframes.

• Working knowledge of municipal wastewater treatment principles and practices including biological treatment nutrient removal clarification disinfection solids processing biosolids management and process control as applicable to the facility.
• Working knowledge of Tennessee wastewater regulations NPDES permit requirements operator certification requirements sampling recordkeeping reporting and regulatory inspection practices.
• Knowledge of mechanical electrical hydraulic chemical instrumentation SCADA and control-system concepts used in water reclamation facilities.
• Knowledge of wastewater sampling basic laboratory procedures quality assurance/quality control and interpretation of physical chemical and biological process data.
• Knowledge of routine preventive maintenance work-order systems tools equipment chemical handling and safe work practices applicable to wastewater facilities.
• Ability to independently operate and adjust assigned treatment processes recognize abnormal conditions troubleshoot problems and take timely corrective action within established authority.
• Ability to read and interpret operating procedures safety data sheets technical manuals equipment drawings permits regulations gauges charts and electronic process information.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations used in wastewater treatment including flow loading dosage detention time solids and process-control calculations.
• Ability to maintain accurate records enter information into electronic systems prepare clear shift and incident reports and communicate operating conditions effectively.
• Ability to train or guide other employees organize assigned work and establish effective working relationships with employees management regulators contractors vendors laboratories and the public.
• Ability to use office productivity software SCADA electronic reporting systems maintenance-management systems and other job-related technology.

• Valid drivers license.
• Successful completion of a background investigation.
• Must maintain availability for assigned shifts on-call rotation emergency response overtime weekends and holidays.
• Employment is subject to applicable City policies and requirements for safety-sensitive and essential personnel.
• This job description is not an employment contract. Duties responsibilities and organizational assignments may be modified to meet operational needs.

Equal Employment Opportunity StatementThe City of Spring Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.

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Job Description Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties responsibilities or qualifications. The City reserves the right to assign modify or remove duties and responsibilities as operational needs require.

Nothing in this job description creates an express or implied contract of employment. Employment with the City remains at will unless otherwise provided by applicable law or written agreement.