Under the general supervision of the Foreman, starts, stops, and adjusts the operation of all equipment as necessary for proper operation of the waste treatment plant and the domestic and cooling water treatment plants. At the water treatment plant, collects samples, runs prescribed chemical tests such as hardness, pH, turbidity, sludge percent chlorine residual, etc. and adjusts equipment as indicated by test results to maintain prescribed quality of water. Calculated daily consumption of water, chemicals, dosages, etc. Equipment includes all pumps, filters, chemical feeders, chlorinators, air compressors, agitators, valves, scrapers, deionizers, sludge scraper and blowoff, automatic controls and related equipment. At the waste treatment plant, pumps sludge at prescribed intervals, collects and composites waste water samples from influent and effluent flows as directed. Runs prescribed operational tests on samples including residual chlorine, pH, slide %, suspended solids, B.O.D. samples, etc. Calculates daily flow of lab water, and cleans sand filters and sludge beds periodically. Equipmenet includes comminuter, digester, trickling filter, clarijester, lab holding tanks, scrapers, and chemical feeders, etc. At both plants, makes inspections, takes readings, checks operating equipment periodically for proper control of the process, and cleans filters as necessary. Records analyzed results, hourly equipment readings, operational and test data, etc., on daily and weekly log sheet. Fills chemical hoppers, day tanks, etc., changes chlorine cylind and moves chemical skiploads as necessary. Does facility housekeeping of assigned areas and cleans laboratory equipment. Performs miscellaneous related duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
Under the supervision and direction of the Foreman, the WWTO starts, stops, and adjusts the operation, of all equipment as necessary for proper operation of the four water treatment facilities; sanitary waste treatment plant, industrial waste treatment plant, domestic water treatment plant, and the canal water treatment plant. Equipment includes all pumps, filters, chemical feeders, chlorinators, air compressors, agitators, valves, scrapers, deionizers, sludge scraper and blow off, digesters, trickling filters, clarifiers, tanks, and automatic controls and related equipment.
This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned. This position is on a rotating shift that may cover weekends, afternoons, evenings, and dayshift rotations.
Specific Duties
At the treatment plants:
Requirements
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Job Profile
Waste/Water Treatment Opr
Worker Type
Regular
Time Type
Full timeThe expected hiring range for this position is $39.58-$39.78.
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