Wastewater Plant Operator

Department: Plant Operations
Reports to: Chief WW Plant Operator
Location: Wastewater Plant
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification: B-21

SUMMARY

Operates sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in wastewater (sewage) treatment plants to control the flow and processing of sewage.

** This position is safety-sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements below describe the general nature and level of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the city as the needs and requirements change.

• Monitors control panels and manually or remotely adjusts valves and gates to regulate sewage flow.
• Observes variations in operating conditions, interprets meter and gauge readings, and tests results to determine load requirements.
• Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control sewage flow through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes.
• Maintains log of operations and records meter and gauge readings.
• Collects sewage samples

• Standing, walking, and sitting
• Operation of a motor vehicle
• Pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, stopping, crouching, reaching, and overhead reaching
• Use of fingers and hands to feel, handle, and manipulate objects
• Communication of information and ideas to others will understand.
• Must be able to share accurate information face-to-face, over the telephone, and radio.
• Use of computers and other electronics
• Lifting to 25lbs
• Use of handheld tools and laboratory equipment

Occasional

• Climbing
• Balancing
• Kneeling and crawling
• Lifting over 50 lbs.
• Use of motorized tools and equipment

 
Specific Vision Abilities. Close, distant, and peripheral vision are required. Must be able to distinguish colors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here represent those employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 

***This position is considered essential and requires a response in an emergency.

The City of Angleton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.