What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water & Wastewater Plant Operator I position at City of Rawlins?
**DESCRIPTION OF WORK**
The Water & Wastewater Plant Operator I is an "At-Will" employee. Under supervision of
the Water & Wastewater Treatment Superintendent or chief operator, performs entry level
technical work in the operation, servicing and general maintenance of equipment in a
water treatment plant; assists in back-up operation of the wastewater treatment plant.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any
of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive
listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may
be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made
as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is
subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may
Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
and effluent to determine level of treatment and treatment needs;
**Education and Experience**
High School diploma, or equivalent. Some experience with mechanical equipment
preferred. Ability to acquire Level I Certification in water treatment operation within one
year, and Level I wastewater operator within two years; possession of a valid driver's
license required.
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
Communication -- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Customer Service - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with supervisor, employees, staff, and representatives of other agencies and the
public in a courteous manner.
Technical Understanding -- Some knowledge of plant equipment, maintenance and
related functions. Working knowledge of chemistry, mathematics and biology. Ability
to learn water and wastewater characteristics, treatment plant principles, operations
and equipment. Ability to operate a computer.
**Job Profile**
**Work Environment**
Water & Wastewater Plant Operator I will work both inside water/wastewater facilities and
outside environmental conditions.
**Physical Requirements**
The essential functions require sustained periods of sitting and standing. The job requires
the ability to stand, walk, sit, ride, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, twist, reach, grasp, push, pull
and perform similar body movements, with the necessity to carry and lift objects weighing
up to fifty (50) pounds. Hand/eye/foot coordination adequate to perate light and medium
equipment, tools and a vehicle. Ability to talk and hear in person and by telephone and a
two-way radio, ability to hear malfunctions of equipment. Ability to see and read
instructions, hazardous warnings, manuals, regulations and figures on a computer
screen.
**Sensory Requirements**
Water & Wastewater Plant Operator I shall possess adequate written, oral and
communication skills.
Apply at http://www.rawlins-wyoming.com/
Call 307-328-4500 Ext: 1014 with any questions.
The Water & Wastewater Plant Operator I is an "At-Will" employee. Under supervision of
the Water & Wastewater Treatment Superintendent or chief operator, performs entry level
technical work in the operation, servicing and general maintenance of equipment in a
water treatment plant; assists in back-up operation of the wastewater treatment plant.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any
of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive
listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may
be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made
as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is
subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may
Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**
- Operates equipment in a water treatment plant including filters, pumps, valves,
- Controls flow of water through the plant;
- Maintains reservoirs;
- Seasonally assists in establishing new springs as a water source by digging
- Monitors flow from springs and river sources;
- Operates pre-treatment plant on seasonal basis;
- Adjusts chemical feeds;
- Gathers samples and runs routine laboratory tests on water;
- Monitors a control board, reads gages and dials, prepares daily reports;
- Maintains grounds around the plant, controls weeds, performs janitorial duties,
- Installs and maintains cathodic protection on water lines;
- After some exposure, fills in as operator of the wastewater treatment plant;
- Draws and hauls grit;
- Monitors wastewater flowing into the plant, monitors a control panel and plant
and effluent to determine level of treatment and treatment needs;
- Prepares and submits reports on a daily basis;
- Operates trucks and hauls materials for other departments;
- Participates in on-going training in treatment of water and wastewater;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
**Education and Experience**
High School diploma, or equivalent. Some experience with mechanical equipment
preferred. Ability to acquire Level I Certification in water treatment operation within one
year, and Level I wastewater operator within two years; possession of a valid driver's
license required.
**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**
Communication -- Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
Customer Service - Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with supervisor, employees, staff, and representatives of other agencies and the
public in a courteous manner.
Technical Understanding -- Some knowledge of plant equipment, maintenance and
related functions. Working knowledge of chemistry, mathematics and biology. Ability
to learn water and wastewater characteristics, treatment plant principles, operations
and equipment. Ability to operate a computer.
**Job Profile**
**Work Environment**
Water & Wastewater Plant Operator I will work both inside water/wastewater facilities and
outside environmental conditions.
**Physical Requirements**
The essential functions require sustained periods of sitting and standing. The job requires
the ability to stand, walk, sit, ride, climb, bend, kneel, crawl, twist, reach, grasp, push, pull
and perform similar body movements, with the necessity to carry and lift objects weighing
up to fifty (50) pounds. Hand/eye/foot coordination adequate to perate light and medium
equipment, tools and a vehicle. Ability to talk and hear in person and by telephone and a
two-way radio, ability to hear malfunctions of equipment. Ability to see and read
instructions, hazardous warnings, manuals, regulations and figures on a computer
screen.
**Sensory Requirements**
Water & Wastewater Plant Operator I shall possess adequate written, oral and
communication skills.
Apply at http://www.rawlins-wyoming.com/
Call 307-328-4500 Ext: 1014 with any questions.