Regional Wastewater Facility Operator II

Objectives

Individual is responsible for the proper operation of the treatment facility and various package plants including discharge of quality effluent flow, conducting laboratory testing to ensure quality, and reporting any problems as needed. Individual reports to the Operations Manager.

Job Standards

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Employee must have a valid Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record. Commercial Driver’s License class B with necessary endorsements is preferred.
• Must meet and maintain qualifications for driving on County business at all times, including insurability.
• An OEPA Class II Wastewater Operator certificate is required. Class I Operators could be considered.
• All required licenses and certificates must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance;
• Conducts routine inspection of various treatment facilities;
• Performs routine analysis using approved standard operating procedures and records data on samples reflecting continued operation of the treatment facility and NPDES reporting including, but not limited to, carbonaceous biochemical oxygen demand, total suspended solids, total solids, total volatile solids, e-coli, and fecal coliform;
• Monitors the facility, and all SCADA computers, and reports abnormalities or problems to the supervisor or on call personnel;
• Calibrates, operates, and maintains complex laboratory equipment;
• Identifies and classifies aquatic organisms with a microscope;
• Conducts laboratory testing procedures to determine condition of biomass and to assist with calculations of quantity of waste;
• Collects samples and delivers to various laboratories as needed. Manages chain of custody reports;
• Performs field testing for treatment facility which would include, but not limited to, pH, chlorine residual, dissolved oxygen, alkalinity, ammonia, nitrates, phosphorus, aeration tank concentrations, and return sludge concentration;
• Performs routine and corrective repairs and also takes preventative measures to protect equipment;
• Performs routine grounds maintenance including, but not limited to, mowing, trimming, snow removal, painting, and mulching;
• Responsible for various forms of data entry, logging and other forms of record keeping. Records data as required to various spreadsheets and databases, including those on regulatory sites;
• Cleans and maintains specific areas of facility as assigned;
• May be assigned to serve as the operator of record or backup as required, with appropriate licensure;
• Attends various training sessions, video conferences, and workshops;
• Performs any related essential functions as required;
• Hold as confidential, all aspects of the job;
• Performs typing, word processing, and related computer operations;
• Works overtime and outside of typical work schedule/business hours as required; and
• May be required to work a different schedule to cover hours;

Equal Opportunity Employer
M/F/D/V