What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Systems Field Operator position at City of Green River?
DEFINITION
Under supervision, perform a variety of duties involved in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment process and collection system, storm water system, industrial pretreatment, and water distribution facilities and equipment.
SUPERVISION
The following functions & duties are typical for this position. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address City needs and changing business practices.
Observe and adjust electrical control boards, meters, pumps, and related equipment; observe and record weather conditions; observe and record flow data; read and record gauge information; conduct visual inspections of working apparatus and grounds.
Operate, maintain, and adjust pumps, blowers, screening devices, valves, standby generators, electrical control devices, electronic pressure switches, air compressors, and testing equipment; perform repairs, adjustments, and major overhauls on equipment.
Draw samples for laboratory test and analysis; make chemical and bacteriological analysis of samples; perform quality assurance analysis; operate and maintain laboratory analytical equipment; keep current on changes to the standard methods and procedures.
Maintain and repair manholes and catch basins; clean, maintain, and repair sewer lines and storm lines; recommend lines for replacement.
Operate tele-inspection unit in underground utilities; operate light to heavy equipment including pickup truck, vacuum/jet truck unit, dump truck, loader, backhoe, skid loader, and forklift; clean, maintain, and make repairs to equipment.
Perform inspections of Public Works utility construction and repair; provide information to builders and contractors regarding requirements of specifications and plans.
Assist in administering the industrial pretreatment program and liquid waste management program; investigate chemical and hazardous waste spills which may have entered the wastewater collection system or the storm drainage system.
Perform custodial work in the cleaning of Environmental Systems Division equipment and facilities including main sanitary lines, sanitary and storm lift stations, treatment process equipment, office, and shop areas.
Tap water mains.
Assist in a variety of activities including: ensuring that meter appointments are kept and completed in a timely manner; irrigation meter installation and removal; delinquent accounts; water locates on main lines and service lines; curbstop maintenance; and valve maintenance.
Check operation of and perform maintenance as needed on valves and fire hydrants; check fire hydrants for proper drainage to prevent freezing.
Clear filled valve boxes; locate and record main, valve, and hydrant locations, sizes, and related information.
Turn water service on and off; maintain and repair water meters; perform water meter testing.
Install shoring in ditches excavated and barricades and other safety devices around work locations.
Update and correct system maps and records as errors are found.
Perform, oversee, and instruct subordinates on maintenance, repairs, and operations of all facilities, including pumping stations, water storage reservoirs, meters, fire hydrants, pressure reducing valves, and pump control valves.
Maintain liaison with Environmental Systems Superintendent and other operators and technical to ensure work performance and scheduling are adequate and that proper safety and regulatory standards are met.
Troubleshoot various problems within the water system including electrical, mechanical, and water hydraulics.
Assist in preparing specifications and bids for new equipment.
Perform and coordinate service, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and telemetry systems.
Assist in ensuring that regulatory standards and schedules are met regarding regulatory agencies including EPA, DEQ, and OSHA.
Implement maintenance and preventive maintenance programs for pumping stations, pressure reducing valves, fire hydrants, waterlines, and water storage facilities.
Assist other departments in maintenance, repair, and construction, as assigned.
Handle complaints from citizens, business owners, and industrial sites.
Attend classes and training to gain new knowledge and to retain current certification.
Qualifications & Requirements
Perform other related job duties as assigned.
Knowledge Of
Experience:
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 75 lbs., exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, chemicals, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, toxic substances, foul odors, wastewater, sludge, effluents, bacteria, viruses, and traffic hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for on-call, standby, and emergency call.
Applicants who are offered employment are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation, FBI fingerprint check, job-related physical exam, drug screening test and motor vehicle record check.
The City of Green River is an EEO/ADA employer and a smoke-free workplace per City ordinance.
The City of Green River provides an excellent benefit package for full-time positions. Some of the items included are:
City-Paid
Under supervision, perform a variety of duties involved in the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment process and collection system, storm water system, industrial pretreatment, and water distribution facilities and equipment.
SUPERVISION
- Reports to the Environmental Systems Superintendent.
- Exercises no supervision over other staff.
The following functions & duties are typical for this position. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address City needs and changing business practices.
Observe and adjust electrical control boards, meters, pumps, and related equipment; observe and record weather conditions; observe and record flow data; read and record gauge information; conduct visual inspections of working apparatus and grounds.
Operate, maintain, and adjust pumps, blowers, screening devices, valves, standby generators, electrical control devices, electronic pressure switches, air compressors, and testing equipment; perform repairs, adjustments, and major overhauls on equipment.
Draw samples for laboratory test and analysis; make chemical and bacteriological analysis of samples; perform quality assurance analysis; operate and maintain laboratory analytical equipment; keep current on changes to the standard methods and procedures.
Maintain and repair manholes and catch basins; clean, maintain, and repair sewer lines and storm lines; recommend lines for replacement.
Operate tele-inspection unit in underground utilities; operate light to heavy equipment including pickup truck, vacuum/jet truck unit, dump truck, loader, backhoe, skid loader, and forklift; clean, maintain, and make repairs to equipment.
Perform inspections of Public Works utility construction and repair; provide information to builders and contractors regarding requirements of specifications and plans.
Assist in administering the industrial pretreatment program and liquid waste management program; investigate chemical and hazardous waste spills which may have entered the wastewater collection system or the storm drainage system.
Perform custodial work in the cleaning of Environmental Systems Division equipment and facilities including main sanitary lines, sanitary and storm lift stations, treatment process equipment, office, and shop areas.
Tap water mains.
Assist in a variety of activities including: ensuring that meter appointments are kept and completed in a timely manner; irrigation meter installation and removal; delinquent accounts; water locates on main lines and service lines; curbstop maintenance; and valve maintenance.
Check operation of and perform maintenance as needed on valves and fire hydrants; check fire hydrants for proper drainage to prevent freezing.
Clear filled valve boxes; locate and record main, valve, and hydrant locations, sizes, and related information.
Turn water service on and off; maintain and repair water meters; perform water meter testing.
Install shoring in ditches excavated and barricades and other safety devices around work locations.
Update and correct system maps and records as errors are found.
Perform, oversee, and instruct subordinates on maintenance, repairs, and operations of all facilities, including pumping stations, water storage reservoirs, meters, fire hydrants, pressure reducing valves, and pump control valves.
Maintain liaison with Environmental Systems Superintendent and other operators and technical to ensure work performance and scheduling are adequate and that proper safety and regulatory standards are met.
Troubleshoot various problems within the water system including electrical, mechanical, and water hydraulics.
Assist in preparing specifications and bids for new equipment.
Perform and coordinate service, repair, and maintenance of mechanical, electrical, electronic, and telemetry systems.
Assist in ensuring that regulatory standards and schedules are met regarding regulatory agencies including EPA, DEQ, and OSHA.
Implement maintenance and preventive maintenance programs for pumping stations, pressure reducing valves, fire hydrants, waterlines, and water storage facilities.
Assist other departments in maintenance, repair, and construction, as assigned.
Handle complaints from citizens, business owners, and industrial sites.
Attend classes and training to gain new knowledge and to retain current certification.
Qualifications & Requirements
Perform other related job duties as assigned.
Knowledge Of
- Care, maintenance, and repair of mechanical equipment including pumps, valves, and electric motors.
- Uses, purposes, and operating characteristics of tools, equipment, and heavy motorized equipment.
- Tools and equipment used in repair work.
- Basic principles of recordkeeping.
- Basic mathematical principles.
- Safe driving principles and practices.
- Learn to operate a wide variety of equipment and tools used in wastewater treatment plant, collection, drainage, lab, pretreatment, and water distribution system in a safe and effective manner.
- Perform manual labor for extended periods of time in all types of weather.
- Operate a motor vehicle safely.
- Learn operational characteristics of specialized wastewater treatment, collection, drainage, lab, pretreatment, and water distribution equipment.
- Learn materials, methods, and practices used in the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and equipment.
- Learn to read meters and gauges correctly.
- Learn policies and operating routines of the wastewater treatment, collection, drainage, lab, pretreatment facilities, and water distribution system.
- Learn the fundamentals of laboratory analysis, interpretation, and calculations.
- Learn occupational hazards and standard safety precautions necessary in wastewater treatment plant and water distribution operations.
- Learn pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
- Learn regulatory standards including (EPA) Phase 5, Lead and Copper and Bacteriological Monitoring Requirements, (DEQ) Chapter 5 Certification Rules and Regulations, and Chapter 12 Configuration and Construction Rules and Regulations.
- Learn operational characteristics of water distribution systems and specialized water distribution system maintenance equipment.
- Learn the materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in water distribution system maintenance and repair.
- Learn to read, interpret, and apply technical information from manuals, drawings, specifications, layouts, blueprints, and schematics.
- Learn applied hydraulics for water systems; waterworks standards and nomenclatures for meters, pumps, pump components, piping, PRVs, and hydrants.
- Learn pump mechanics.
- Make routine repairs and adjustments to motors, pumps, and other equipment.
- Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
- Perform accurate mathematical calculations.
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience:
- Some experience in the operation of hydraulic pumps, valves, gasoline powered engines, and motors.
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months of hire, a commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, a Level I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's Certificate.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, a Level I Collection System Maintenance Certificate.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, a Level I Water Distribution Certificate.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, First Aid and CPR Certificates.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, a Trench Shoring Certificate.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, a HAZMAT Awareness Certificate.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, a Forklift Certificate.
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 75 lbs., exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, chemicals, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, toxic substances, foul odors, wastewater, sludge, effluents, bacteria, viruses, and traffic hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for on-call, standby, and emergency call.
Applicants who are offered employment are required to pass a comprehensive background investigation, FBI fingerprint check, job-related physical exam, drug screening test and motor vehicle record check.
The City of Green River is an EEO/ADA employer and a smoke-free workplace per City ordinance.
The City of Green River provides an excellent benefit package for full-time positions. Some of the items included are:
City-Paid
- Medical Insurance (employee through family coverage)
- Life Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- State Retirement Contributions (both employer & employee contribution amounts)
- Vacation
- Holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Sick Time
- Personal Day
- Life Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Plans
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- AFLAC Insurance (variety of plans, options & coverage)