WATER/WASTEWATER TREATMENT OPERATOR

Job Summary

Join our dynamic team as a Water/Wastewater Treatment Operator and play a vital role in maintaining the safety, efficiency, and environmental compliance of our water and wastewater treatment facilities. In this position, you'll operate and monitor water and wastewater treatment systems, ensuring the delivery of clean water and proper waste management. Your expertise will help safeguard public health, support environmental sustainability, and uphold regulatory standards. This role offers an exciting opportunity to support important community services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The examples of work performed are neither restricted to nor all-encompassing of the duties to be performed under this job title.

• Monitors the performance of all equipment, gauges, and charts in the treatment plant; records statistical data concerning plant operations; maintains, operates, repairs, and replaces equipment as necessary; charts lab test results for trend analysis and maintains accurate records of analyses and test results; collects and evaluates data, updates computer database, and writes reports as required.
• Performs laboratory analysis of water and samples sludge to determine chemical, physical and biological oxygen, Ph and chlorine residual; prepares various chemical solutions; calculates CT, and checks turbidity and fluoride levels.
• Operates, maintains and repairs malfunctions at the water treatment plant; repairs valves, pumps, chemical feed equipment, flow meters, turbidity meters, compressors, and other controls and equipment.
• Collects samples and identifies concentrations of chemical, physical or biological characteristics of water in accordance with local, state and Federal requirements; gathers and tests water samples for plant efficiency reports as required.
• Performs quality control tests on lab equipment and lab analyses; evaluates procedures and results for accuracy and determines appropriate methods. Collects total coliform samples throughout the distribution system. The Water treatment operator does all sampling for the City unless changed by the Public Works Director
• Conducts inspections of plant equipment; assures that plant operates within required standards; and conducts inspections at both intakes.
• Operates treatment facilities; takes meter readings; adjusts chemical dosages, valves and settings; changes chlorine cylinders; delivers chemicals into hoppers or containers; operates equipment and machinery involved in the treatment operation, maintains treatment plant operation records as required.
• Trains operators in acceptable lab methods and procedures to assure accuracy of test results and all safety procedures.
• Calibrates, modifies or repairs instrumentation and control equipment including recorders, flowmeters and other water quality monitoring equipment.
• Operates and maintains pump stations; cleans wet wells and operates pumps and valves to control and adjust flow and treatment process. Changes Dam flow as directed to maintain adequate water flow.
• Required to provide rotational weekend duty and weekends on call to perform routine maintenance duties on the water treatment plant and respond to Public Works emergency calls. Employees may be required to work overtime at the discretion of the Public Works Director.
• Installs weirs, flashboards and recording equipment, keeps records for water use and water rights.
• Operates heavy equipment as needed to move materials and support equipment installation and removal, including access for repair. Heavy equipment may include forklifts, front-end loaders, scissor lifts, other hoisting equipment, boom trucks, and commercial trucks.
• Operates, repairs, and maintains water and sewer lines servicing Carlton customers.
• Responds to emergencies such as mechanical failures and power outages at treatment facilities during assigned working hours and as required after hours.
• Responds to alarms and potential issues; evaluates situations to make initial assessment of potential problems. Communicates alarm and situation details clearly and concisely to the appropriate supervisor.
• Represents the City of Carlton by responding to the public, citizens, employees, and others in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner while maintaining a positive customer service demeanor.
• Assist other staff with assigned duties as needed.
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• Ensures compliance with and follows all safety rules and procedures established by the City Safety Manual.
• Maintains regular job attendance and adherence to assigned work hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience: High school diploma or equivalent; and

2. Three (3) years of experience in water/wastewater operation and equipment maintenance and repair; or three (3) years’ experience as a maintenance mechanic or millwright involved in mechanical systems maintenance; or two (2) years’ experience and an Associate’s Degree in a related field; or any satisfactory combination of experience and training demonstrating the ability to perform the essential job functions.

3. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver’s license within the first 30 days of employment.

License/Certificates:

1. Possession of or ability to obtain within 3 years of hire, a valid Grade I State of Oregon Wastewater Treatment Certificate.

Preferred or Special Requirements:

1. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon Commercial driver’s license, CPR certification, Backflow tester certification, and Oregon Certified Flagger certification.

• For Operator II – Certification from the State of Oregon as a Class II Water Treatment Operator and FE; or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.

Pay: $34.19 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person