What are the responsibilities and job description for the WPC Operator 1 position at Leavenworth County, Kansas?
WPC Operator 1
Leavenworth, KS · 3 weeks ago · 2 people clicked apply
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POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Water Pollution Control Operator
Department: Public Works Division: Water Pollution Control FLSA:
Non-Exempt Retirement: KPERS Effective Date: January 1, 2023 GENERAL
PURPOSE Performs a variety of semi-skilled technical and skilled
technical and maintenance works in the operation, maintenance and repair
of wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems. This position
has performance-based standards for promotion. SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the close supervision of the Water Pollution Control
Assistant Superintendent. Works under the general supervision of the
Water Pollution Control Superintendent. SUPERVISION EXERCISED None
generally. May serve as a lead worker over lower level operators.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Duties Listed Below Do Not
include all tasks which may be performed.)
Physically walks the grounds to monitor the performance of all
equipment, gauges and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations;
Records statistical data concerning plant operations; Maintains,
operates, repairs and replaces equipment as necessary; evaluates data
and writes reports as required.
Operates, maintains and repairs malfunctions at the wastewater treatment
plant; repairs gauges, pumps, filters and other controls and equipment.
Assures that plant operates within required standards. Trains and
directs lesser skilled operators in acceptable methods and procedures to
assure safe
and efficient operations. Calibrates, modifies or repairs
instrumentation and control equipment including recorders,
flowmeter and other water quality monitoring equipment. Operates and
maintains sewage pump stations; cleans wet wells and operates pumps and
valves
to control and adjust flow and treatment process. Operate a variety of
cleaning and inspection equipment for collection system maintenance.
Maintains and monitors a safety culture in accordance with City policy.
This culture will
minimize accidents, injuries and property damage. Operation of
vehicle/equipment which include but not limited to dump truck, flush
truck and
snow plow when necessary. Operate a variety of equipment including but
not limited to lawn mower, weed eater, chainsaw
and other equipment necessary to maintain plant grounds. Operate a
variety of equipment to clean and maintain plant buildings, piping, and
equipment. May perform other duties as assigned.
PERIPHERAL DUTIES May be required to enter confined spaces to perform
functions of position. Maintains the drawings and schematics of
electrical and other systems in the treatment plant. Monitors
performance of electrical systems, circuits or equipment of the
treatment plant. Serves on various employee or other committees as
Assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
\(A\) Be at least 18 years old at time of hire. (B) Graduation from high
school education or GED equivalent. (C) Must possess a current, valid
drivers license at time of application (and maintain for
duration of employment) and meet insurability standards under fleet
insurance policy. (D) Must obtain Kansas Commercial Drivers License
(CDL) within one (1) year of hire and retain
for duration of employment.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (A) Skill in operation of
some of the listed tools and equipment. (B) Ability to perform process
control calculations; Ability to work safely; Ability to communicate
effectively both verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with employees, other
departments and the public; Ability to understand and carry out written
and oral instructions; Ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak
fluent English.
\(C\) Ability to maintain physical condition in order to enter confined
space areas. SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS Mu t be able to pass Wastewater
Treatment Facility Operator I examination within two years of hire date
in order to maintain employment. Affidavit of agreement must be executed
Upon Accepting The Position. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
\(A\) Two years post secondary college or technical training in biology,
environmental science, chemistry, or a closely related field, and
\(B\) Two years of experience in a wastewater utility, or (C) Any
equivalent combination of education and experience. (D) Working
knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures
used in
wastewater treatment plant maintenance and operation activities; working
knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices; working knowledge of
collection system cleaning, inspection, and safety procedures.
\(E\) Kansas Water Environment Association (KWEA) Collections
certification. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Motor vehicle, generators, pumps,
gauges, cleaning equipment, lawn care equipment to include weed eaters,
lawnmower, chainsaw, etc., common hand and power tools, shovels,
wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, calculator, and a
variety of lab equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
essential functio