Wastewater Plant Operator

Wastewater Plant Operator$44,040/yr - $47,671/yr

Under the general supervision of the assigned supervisor, operates Class 5A wastewater treatment plant. Preforms other duties as assigned and additional responsibilities with career ladder advancement.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administrative Management:** Holds self-accountable for assigned responsibilities; sees tasks through to completion in timely manner.
  
  

Monitors control panels and adjusts valves manually to regulate flow of wastewater.

Observes variations in operating conditions, interprets meter and gauge readings, and tests results to enact operational changes to maximize efficiency.

Starts and stops pumps and motors to control flow or raw wastewater, grease and sludge through plant processes.

Maintains log of operations. Records meter and gauge readings.

Collects process samples, conducts laboratory tests, and adjusts related equipment to improve treatment.

Flushes equipment and cleans process areas.

Observes all safety rules and process instructions.

Keeps supervisor informed of unusual or detrimental conditions including equipment malfunctions and process problems.

• Skills Proficiency/Strategic Planning:** Skillful in tools, hardware, software, and equipment of the Wastewater Treatment Plant.
  
  

Working knowledge of City policies and procedures.

Acts as a representative of the City of Salisbury to the public.

Accurately reads and interprets safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Safely operates heavy vehicles, tools, and equipment.

Accurately follows written and oral instructions.

Effectively communicate and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members and members of the public.

• Leadership/Team Leader:** Maintains working relationships with supervisors and department staff.
  
  

Ability to handle situations and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

Excellent time management, organizational interpersonal skills.

Provides direction, and assists in resolving problems encountered.

Collaborates with other staff members and departments.

• Stewardship/Resources:** Safeguards equipment, supplies, and materials.
  
  

Manages workflow of self during shift operations to ensure effectiveness.

Maintains various equipment reports and documentations.

• Development/Leadership Development:** Participates in opportunities to earn or maintain professional credentials and certifications.
  
  

Keeps abreast of new processes and equipment by reading articles, directives, operations notes, and attending relevant meetings, seminars, and workshops.

Performance Expectations

• Communication:** Articulates thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively to exchange information. Listens to others and provides useful feedback.
• Work Ethic:** Demonstrates personal accountability, effective work habits, integrity and ethical behavior.
• Teamwork:** Works well as a part of a team through respectful and collaborative relationships with colleagues, customers, affiliates and stakeholder groups.
• Problem Solving:** Improves, designs, refines, finds and invents criteria to combine in order to resolve problems. This combines creative and critical thinking.
• Initiative:** Takes charge before others do and/or without being instructed.
  
  

**Education and Experience**

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Drivers License

One year experience in the wastewater treatment field, or equivalent training, education and/or experience.

Maryland Class 5A Temporary W stewater Treatment Operators license

**Physical Requirements**

Work requires considerabl