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WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY OPERATOR

Revised: 5/16/2024

POSITION DETAILS

Position Title: Water Reclamation Facility Operator

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

Salary Grade:

Apprentice - Grade 8;

Journey - Grade 9;

Senior - Grade 10

Reports To: Water Reclamation & Reuse Facility Supervisor

Cell Phone Stipend: ? Eligible ? Ineligible

Supervisory Functions

? Full-Time Employees ? Seasonal Employees

? Part-Time Employees ? Volunteers

? Temporary Employees ? No Supervisory Functions

BASIC FUNCTION

Under direction of the Water Reclamation & Reuse Facility (WRRF) Supervisor, or Senior

Operator, performs a variety of duties in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Water

Reclamation and Reuse Facility. This position works as part of a team of Wastewater Operators

to ensure efficient and safe wastewater treatment including compliance with the current

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Apprentice level is an entry level position that performs assigned duties under direct supervision.

Journey level employees are generally specialized in the operation, maintenance and repairs of

the Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility and can accomplish most routine tasks with minimal

direction or supervision.

Senior level operators are more technically advanced and may serve in a lead capacity in their

specific area or in other interdepartmental specialties as assigned or designated as the Substitute

Operator in Charge as required by Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (IDEQ).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform

these essential functions.

The incumbent shall work well under pressure; meeting multiple and sometimes

competing deadlines.

WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY OPERATOR

Revised: 5/16/2024

The incumbent shall maintain composure in a variety of settings while managing

customer requests.

The incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues,

supervisors, and members of the public.

Responsible for proper operation, maintenance, and all other necessary conditions to

ensure plant effluent meets state, federal, and local requirements.

Monitors the Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) system for proper

operation of WRRF. Investigates any alarm conditions, equipment malfunctions and

failures, as well as operational problem and trends.

Fulfill on-call duties as assigned.

Apprentice Specific

Operates, inspects, repairs, rebuilds, and cleans a wide variety of wastewater treatment

equipment.

Participate in the operations and maintenance of the dewatering, filtration, chemical,

and all equipment processes.

Participates, while being trained, in operation of SCADA systems and processes.

Monitors and adjusts plant processes as directed.

Working knowledge and ability to properly sample and handle various wastewater

process sample types for submission and laboratory analysis.

Participates, while being trained, in the maintenance of chlorine, sulfur dioxide, polymer

feed systems and analyzers; changes chlorine and sulfur dioxide cylinders as needed.

Lab testing including, but not limited to: settleometers, microbiological examinations,

dissolved oxygen, pH, fecal coliform.

Remove restrictions and obstructions in the sanitary sewer system by jetting, root

cutting, and cleaning to ensure proper flow in pipes.

Handle and answer complaints regarding sewer backups, sewer gas concerns, lift station

alarms, flooded streets, and other public complaints.

Journey Specific (in addition to the tasks performed at the apprentice level)

Analyze ope rational and lab data to identify trends and plant issues for early process

control measures.

Maintains an organized inventory of essential tools, parts and supplies.

Maintains and repairs electric and electronic control systems and processes. Uses

voltage meter, resistance measurement device, continuity meter or amperage meter to

assess and maintain electrical equipment or components.

WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY OPERATOR

Revised: 5/16/2024

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