Operator 3

TITLE:Operator III

REPORTS TO: Administrator, Lead Operator or Designee

SUPERVISES: None

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operates, and maintains the wastewater treatment plant's facilities.

Establishes and maintains effective sample procedures of plant operations and effluent.

Diagnose operating problems and directs and performs necessary corrective action during work shift.

Prepares required reports and maintains complete record-keeping procedures.

Assists in directing and training employees.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs any combination of the following tasks pertinent to controlling operation of plant as directed.

Responsible for the operation of a wastewater treatment plant or plant process on an assigned shift.

Performs duties of Lead Operator in the absence of same.

Gives instructions to plant operators.

Maintains discipline and ensures proper procedures are followed.

Performs operations and maintenance activities including taking samples and performing routine laboratory tests and analyses.

Inspects equipment to locate needed repairs and maintenance.

Makes process control adjustments, reads gauges and meters, records data, prepares necessary shift and log reports.

Determines proper chemical flow rates.

Participates in the technical training of plant operators.

Assigns operators to designated shifts.

Assigns replacement operators during emergency situations.

May be required to fill in for operators in their absence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

4-7 years experience in operating wastewater treatment plants

Possess and maintain a valid state of CT motor vehicle operator's license.

Thorough knowledge of computer operations and SCADA systems. Able to make spreadsheet and word processing documents, and enter information into data management systems.

***Operator certification at a level required by the State and City (Class III). ***

Very knowledgeable of the principles and practices of wastewater treatment plant operations; operating principles of valves, pumps, and motors; principles and methods of water analyses, and bacteriological and chemical sewage analyses; effects and problems of industrial waste in wastewater treatment processes, principles of supervision and training; safe work practices

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to transport self over plant facility, typically not less than 3 miles per 8 hour shift.

Must be able to ascend and descend stairs, typically not less than 1,100 stair steps per 8 hour shift.

Must be able to lift bags weighing up to 50 pounds each from floor level up to waist high in an 8-hour shift, typically not less than 45 bags per 8 hour shift.

Must be able to bend frequently to collect samples.

Must be able to push a power lawn mower for up to 3 hours per 8-hour shift.

Must be able to work in all types of weather.

THE CITY OF WEST HAVEN IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER