WWTP OPERATOR III

Salary: $19.86 - $26.05 Hourly

Location : Clovis, NM

Job Type: FULL-TIME

Job Number: 20230922 - 3062

Department: PUBLIC WORKS

Division: WASTE WATER

Opening Date: 09/22/2023

Job Description

Position serves as a working foreman in operations, laboratory analysis, maintenance and repair of the wastewater treatment facilities and the collection system.

**This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to our drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.**

Typical Duties

Collects sewage and sludge samples for laboratory tests and analysis.

Conducts tests on wastewater and sludge including biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH, suspended, dissolved and total solids, Chemical Oxygen Demand, TKN, nitrates, fecal coliform, calibration of dissolved oxygen and pH meters and other tests deemed necessary by the Wastewater Superintendent to maintain operational compliance.

Collects samples for the WWTP operational controls and for the Industrial Pretreatment Program, and conducts test to monitor compliance with regulations.

Inspects, maintains, and operates treatment facility machinery and equipment such as pumps, bar-screen, vacuums, aerators, compressors, motors, tractors, loaders, rotating bridges, composting equipment, and the belt press as assigned by the Wastewater Superintendent.

Cleans equipment and filters making minor adjustments and repairs as required.

Maintains a daily log of operations; reading gauges, observing flow, and recording the information.

Inspects, maintains and operates laboratory facility machinery and equipment.

Maintains WWTP landscaping, farm crops, and farm operations.

Performs or delegates custodial work such as sweeping, mopping and scrubbing to keep buildings and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.

Participates in the training of new operators in wastewater division under direction of Wastewater Superintendent.

Attends short schools, training programs and seminars that will enhance ones knowledge of the safety, maintenance and operation of the WWTP and collection system as assigned by the Wastewater Superintendent.

Maintains and performs a workable preventive maintenance program on all plant equipment, buildings, grounds and implements.

Excavates with backhoe, bobcat, shovels, picks and other hand tools around sewer lines in order to expose problem areas. These areas may consist of exposing gas, water, electrical, cable and fiber optic lines prior to finding the city sewer line.

Provides both written and oral reports to the Wastewater Superintendent.

Directs daily activities of employees in the construction, maintenance and repair of the wastewater collection system and the treatment facility as assigned by the Superintendent or higher level Operator.

Assist in the preparation of an annual budget for the wastewater division.

Keeps current and up-to-date records on all O & M manuals for the wastewater division.

Maintains orders and picks up spare parts, chemical inventories, supplies and materials needed for repair, maintenance and compliance of the wastewater division.

Maintains records of collection and treatment processes maintenance and repairs.

Performs all duties assigned to lower level operators when deemed necessary by the Wastewater Superintendent to maintain operational compliance. Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Three (3) years of hands on experience in the wastewater field.

Must have or be able to obtain within a twelve (12) month period or next available testing date, a Level III Operators Certification of New Mexico Licenses and Certificates

Valid New Mexico Commercial Drivers' license including the appropriate endorsements.

Requires a New Mexico Class III Wastewater Operators Certificate.

Experience in activated sludge treatment is preferred. Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

City of Clovis Personnel Manual, Department rules and regulations, state and federal regulations, EPA regulations Skills in:

Management, employee and customer relations, safe operation equipment such as computer, and printer. Ability to:

Plan and schedule daily operations and work load for employees. Understand and follow basic safety precautions, rules and regulations; interact diplomatically with public, establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationship with Police Dept, and other departments. Respond in the event of emergencies to assist Police Department and others. Physical Requirements

Moderately heavy work involving frequent standing, walking, balancing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling and squatting; pushing, pulling and lifting items weighing up to 100 pounds. Working Conditions

Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Clovis policies. Essential duties are predominantly performed outdoors with exposure to all types of weather conditions. Employee is exposed to airborne particles, potentially toxic and/or caustic chemicals, and extreme temperatures, travel from site to site, work around traffic and heavy construction equipment. Use of safety shoes, glasses and other equipment is required. Due to the environmental sensitivity and requirements of operation of the facility the above milestones must be met to continue employment.

Cigna Health Insurance

Medical Employee Only - In Network deductible $1000

Employee portion = $38.17 per pay period (24) or $916.08 annually

City portion = $318.07 per pay period (24) or $8,139.12 (90% of cost)

Medical Employee + Family - In Network deductible $3,000

Employee portion = $89.79 per pay period (24) or $2,154.96 annually

City portion = $808.20 per pay period (24) or $19,396.80 (90% of cost)

Dental

United Concordia options of 2 plans 100% employee cost

Vision

Davis Vision 100% employee cost

Life Insurance

$40,000 paid by the City on employee (if enrolled in short term disability)

$2,000 paid by City for dependents (if enrolled in short term disability)

Supplemental Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-Term/Long Term Disability 100 % employee cost

Voluntary Short-Term Disability 70% of weekly income after 15 day waiting period

/Long Term Disability 60% of weekly income after 180 day waiting period

Flexible Spending Accounts 100% employee cost

Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Choices

ICMA Employee Contributes minimum of 3% City matches 14% (of total wages)

PERA Employee Contributes 15.15% City matches 10.3%

Fire - Municipal Fire Plan 5 Employee contributes 19.7% City 22.4%

Police - Municipal Police Plan 5 Employee contributes 18.3% City 19.65%

Time Off

Vacation Accrual 84 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 120 hours annually) increases at intervals 7 and 15 years

Sick Accrual 96 hours annually (2912 Fire Service accrues 134.4 annually)

(at 20 years with separation get 50% of sick leave balance)

11 paid holidays

Physical Examination Leave - 4 hours annually

Bereavement Leave

Voting Leave - 1 hour

Personal Day

Tuition Assistance - job related 100% of tuition cost reimbursed

Option of Sick Leave Bank

01

Do you hold the valid wastewater certifications required for this position.

YES

NO

02

Do you possess a valid New Mexico Commercial Drivers Licenses?

NO

Class B

Class A

03

A requirement of this position is you must possess a current, valid driver's license (equivalent to a New Mexico class "D"). Do you have a current, valid driver's license equivalent to a New Mexico class "D"?

Yes

No

04

Are you capable of working outdoors in inclement or unusual weather?

Yes

No

05

This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to City drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Please confirm you understand this position is subject to the City drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident testing.

Yes

No

Required Question