What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater treatment position at Town of Perryville?
Wastewater Operator I
Grade : 4
FLSA : Non-Exempt
Job Summary : As an Operator Trainee, performs basic operations at assigned wastewater
facility including but not limited to flow and pump controls, process control testing, and chemical
addition and conditioning : ensures the effective and safe operation of the assigned facility :
performs other duties as assigned.
Works under the direction of a licensed or certified operator.
Essential Functions :
Performs facility operations including but not limited to flow and pump controls, effluent
observation, chemical addition, conditioning, sludge, compost handling and storage,
- andeffluent sampling;
- Ensures the effective and safe operation of the assigned facility;
- Conducts observations of plant operations, including chemical feeds, effluent quality,
composting, sludge dewatering, pump and flow rates and equipment operation to ensure
- permit compliance;
- Keeps daily records and logs;
- Performs preventative maintenance on assigned equipment;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
- Ability to gain working knowledge of the Town of Perryville policies and procedures;
- Knowledge of the Town of Perryville wastewater operations and facilities;
- Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for assigned facility :
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Ability to understand Federal and State laws, regulations, permit conditions, limitations, and
- standards;
- Basic math and Algebra.
Supervision :
- Reports to the Lead Operator;
- Works under general direction;
- Employee is expected to be a sclf-starter.
Education and Experience :
- High school diploma or G.E.D.;
- Ability to obtain a minimum of 30 continuing educational units approved by
the State and a valid class 5 & A wastewater operator's license within a 3-year period.
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Last updated : 2024-06-21