Employment

WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE

Performs work directly with the Superintendent of the Waste Water Treatment Plant performing daily duties of plant operations.  This position requires detailed observance and attentiveness of operations. Skills in math are important for accuracy in this position. Must be able to perform normal tasks which require a high degree of comprehension and technical knowledge on your own. Daily duties include recording flow coming into and going out of the plant; running various laboratory tests as required by State permitting; perform preventive maintenance on all equipment involved in daily operations; pulling samples from ponds, creeks, and branches in various locations throughout the City; calibrating instruments in the laboratory and having a detailed understanding of their use.

Work also involves the responsibility of the FOG Program (Fats, Oils, and Greases) in monitoring businesses and restaurants’ fats intake that may make its way into the sewer system. Must be able to communicate effectively with business owners and/or management in guiding their compliance with this State program.  Judgment and compliance of the FOG Program is subject to procedures set by the City Manager and the Mayor and Council by way of State law.  This program is based solely on the initiative of the employee to perform the functions accurately and timely.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the daily operations and maintenance of the waste water plant in compliance with established procedures and standards, Federal and State laws, and administrative regulations.
• Assists with inspection and/or monitoring of pumps, charts, gauges, and meters daily.
• Assists with collection of waste water samples and conducting lab tests; adjusts chemicals and/or equipment as necessary.
• Adds chemicals in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Assists with preparation and maintenance of accurate reports/records
• Assists with forwarding waste water samples and reports as required by State law.
• Assists with servicing and performing preventive maintenance on plant equipment; forwards requests for major repairs and/or equipment and tools to superiors.
• Assists with maintaining adequate inventory of spare parts, chemicals, equipment, and tools.
• Assists with maintenance and cleaning of plant and grounds.
• Attends training programs to obtain licenses at each level after meeting experience requirements.
• Assists in the scheduled inspection and maintenance of sewer lines and easements.

ASSOCIATED  DUTIES

• Maintain and manage the overall success of the FOG (Fats, Oils, Grease) Program for the City to include proper training, customer contact, issuing citations, and constant compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION  AND  EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Possession of a valid class B driver’s license
• Must have a clean criminal record
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

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Posted: 10/30/2025 - Open until filled