Job Details

Operator I

The City of Caldwell Wastewater Treatment Plant is looking for an Operator I to join their team. Individual performs a variety of general labor and semi-skilled tasks related to the operation, maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment equipment at wastewater collections and treatment facilities; operates heavy equipment; cross trains with the collection system operators; and performs related work and tasks as required. The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform entry level, general labor, semi-skilled and skilled tasks related to the operation, maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment equipment to ensure efficient operation of plant components and efficient processing of influent raw sewage. In addition, this employee will cross train with the collection system operators. A function of this position is contact and cooperative work with the wastewater treatment plant employees, general public, City employees, and other government agencies. The work is performed under the direct supervision of the superintendents. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor environment; daily potential for hazardous exposure to methane, hydrogen sulfide, chlorine gases, sodium bisulfate, acids and other chemicals; daily potential for hazardous exposure to oxygen deficient atmosphere; daily potential for hazardous exposure to electrical shock, ultraviolet light, industrial wastes and raw sewage; daily exposure to moving parts and equipment.

Responsibilities include performing routine tasks related to facilities and grounds upkeep and maintenance; cleaning building, equipment, primary and secondary clarifiers; performing environment upkeep, mowing lawns, snow removal, etc; performing interior and exterior painting; operating tractors, dump trucks, etc. as needed; operating and assisting in operation of light to heavy equipment in cleaning and maintaining plant facility; assisting in treatment plant processes and operations, including plant electrical and mechanical support systems to ensure optimum performance; checking all equipment, including electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and biological to ensure proper operations; operating and maintaining plant support systems, including stepping screens, grit removal equipment, sludge pumps, boilers, heat exchangers, greasers, oilers, clarifiers, aeration equipment, digesters, gas equipment, dissolved air floatation system, ultra violet disinfection, gravity belt thickener, belt filter press, sampling, and metering equipment, emergency power generation equipment, and all associated valves, pumps, motors, and control circuitries; documenting findings, efforts and activities in course of duties in a paper log and/or digital log format; monitoring plant alarm systems and supervisory control and date acquisition (SCADA) system; assisting operation and maintenance of ultra violet disinfection system; assisting in laboratory samples from various stages of treatment process; calibrating gauges, meters and measuring devices; performing a variety of laboratory tests, such as dissolved oxygen and pH, total suspended solids, sludge volume index, percent solids, and other tests and procedures; interpreting laboratory test results to evaluate plant performance; using mathematical calculations in figuring detention times, flow rates, areas, volumes, pumping rates, mixed liquor suspended solids, percent solids, volatile suspended solids destruction/reduction, etc; performing and assisting with maintenance and repair of plant and collection system equipment; cross training with the collection system operators; responding to 24 hour on call and standby; adhering to and complying with all state, federal and local regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to safe work practices and all operation and maintenance duties; keeping immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress and status, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems; attending meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviewing publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices and new developments in assigned work areas as approved by the superintendents; responding to citizens questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner; providing observation and assistance at the WWTP as well as in the collection system facilities and giving appropriate information and feedback to superintendents; communicating and coordinating with others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities to help keep a positive work environment; respecting the opinions of others and maintaining a positive and professional working relationship with plant operator, employees, supervisors, public, and others; accepting and performing in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how wo