Classified Ad Title:
Wastewater Plant Operator (Training Provided)

Post Date
10/9/2024

Expiration Date
10/21/2024

Details:
This is skilled work in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant equipment and related systems. An employee in this class is responsible for the operation of a variety of equipment at the wastewater treatment plant and in the sewer collection system. Work involves responsibility for making decisions concerning the starting, stopping, and adjusting of various equipment by reading instruments, gauges, and control system displays. Performs minor maintenance and repair on plant equipment. Works under general supervision with considerable opportunity for the use of independent judgment within established rules and regulations.

Characteristic Work

Operates wastewater plant equipment such as, but not limited to: automatic samplers, influent screens, conveyors, compactors, detritors, flow meters, screw pumps, chemical mixing and feed equipment, primary settling tanks, grease skimmers, sludge pumps, aeration tanks, mixers, final settling tanks, disinfection equipment, liquid oxygen system, sludge thickeners, plant water equipment, compressors, generators, blowers, high-rate treatment systems, and combined sewer overflow (CSO) storage and conveyance systems. Changes charts on instrument recorders. Monitors dissolved oxygen, pressure, flow, and temperature and makes adjustments as necessary. Takes samples. Performs a variety of process control tests such as settleometer and chlorine residual. Takes sludge blanket readings and adjusts return sludge and waste sludge rates. Cleans weirs, tanks, troughs, belts, filters and other related treatment plant equipment and facilities. Fills hoppers and mixes chemicals. Monitors collection system and treatment plant distributed control and SCADA systems and makes adjustments and notifications in compliance with established operating strategy and procedures. Performs preventative maintenance and makes minor repairs to equipment. Keeps records of daily activity. Uses personal computer to retrieve a variety of information and to log data. Communicates with supervisory personnel about process activity and makes changes as directed or according to standard procedures. Performs related work as required.



Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited high school or GED and a minimum of one year of paid experience in industrial process operations, plant maintenance work, information technology, or related work; or graduation from an accredited college or university with an associate degree in environmental science, information technology, engineering technology, or a related field. Possession of a Class I Wastewater Treatment Professional Operators Certificate as issued by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency or must obtain within two years of employment.



Employer:
City of Akron
Contact:
Emily Sweat

Work Phone:
330-375-2723

Email:
esweat@akronohio.gov

Website:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/akron/jobs/4676098/wa