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Wastewater Treatment Operator II
Government Jobs, Encinitas, California, United States, 92024
Job Posting: Wastewater Treatment Operator
Employer: San Elijo Joint Powers Authority Salary: $68,659.00 - $101,875.00 Annually Location: Encinitas, CA Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Department: Operations Closing Date: Continuous Position Summary: Under general supervision of the Chief Plant Operator, performs a variety of duties involved in the operation of a wastewater treatment and recycled water plant, and pump station equipment and facilities. This is the full journey level in the Wastewater Treatment Operator class series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Wastewater Treatment Operator I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Wastewater Treatment Operator II level are normally filled by advancement from the Wastewater Treatment Operator I level. When filled from the outside, the employee is required to have prior related experience that allows the employee to meet the qualification standards for the Wastewater Treatment Operator II level. Supervision Exercised: May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower-level staff (Operator In Training/Operator I). Essential Job Functions: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The exact duties performed will depend on the needs of the SEJPA. Conduct inspections of wastewater treatment/recycled water plant and pump station equipment according to established procedures and schedules. Read, record, and calculate readings of meters and gauges; interpret information into operational characteristics; change flow meter charts; make process adjustments according to information gathered, samples taken, readings and records. Check pumps, motors, generators and other equipment for proper operation. Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and cleaning of dry/wet wells, tanks, pumps, valves, and other equipment. Adjust and monitor the addition of chemicals to wastewater/recycled water treatment processes; make routine tests of effluent. Remove blockages; replace worn parts; remove parts to be machined by outside vendors; reassemble equipment. Paint equipment and buildings; sweep and wash floors, walls and paved areas; kill and remove weeds; trim plants; pick up debris; water and maintain landscaped areas. Notify appropriate staff of electrical and instrumentation malfunctions; assist in requested repairs to motors and equipment. Fuel generators. Maintain records and logs; complete reports as necessary. Observe safety precautions regarding wastewater treatment and recycled water operations. Operate a variety of vehicles, tools, and equipment used in the operation of the wastewater treatment/recycled water plant. Specific Types of Knowledge, Skills, and Physical Abilities Required for Essential Job Functions: Basic materials, methods, and practices used in the operation of wastewater treatment and water recycling facilities and equipment. Basic principles of record keeping. Basic mathematical principles. Safe driving principles and practices. Ability to learn to operate a wide variety of equipment and tools used in wastewater/recycled water treatment plant and pump station operation in a safe and effective manner. Operate a motor vehicle safely. Perform manual labor for extended periods of time in all types of weather. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records. Perform accurate mathematical calculations. 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. Working knowledge of: Operational characteristics of specialized advanced wastewater treatment equipment. Materials, methods, and practices used in the operation of advanced wastewater treatment facilities and equipment. Occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in wastewater treatment plant operations. Policies and operating routines of the advanced wastewater treatment and water recycling facilities. Fundamentals of laboratory analysis, interpretation, and calculations. Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations. Ability to: Understand and comply with safety and permit requirements pertinent to SEJPA facility operations and maintenance. Estimate human resources and materials for assigned projects. Make accurate inspections of operating equipment, assess the condition of wastewater from visual inspection and identify problems. Perform wastewater treatment plant operations work with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision. Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required. Experience Requirements: Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: Two years' experience in the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and equipment License/Certification Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and insured in accordance with at least minimum coverage and liability standards established by the State of California. Failure to maintain a valid Driver's License, liability insurance, and the ability to be insured under the SEJPA's automobile insurance carrier constitutes possible cause for termination. Possession of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade II Certificate issued by the State of California. Physical and Mental Demands/Working Conditions: Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk; talk or hear by telephone and in person; sit; smell; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach and lift with hands or arms. The employee must have the ability to withstand strenuous physical activities for extended periods of time including bending, crawling, squatting, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting 75 lbs. The employee will frequently be required to stand, stoop, and kneel for prolonged periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, ability to adjust focus and distinguish color. The employee will be exposed to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, toxic substances, foul odors, wastewater sludge, effluents, bacteria, viruses, and traffic hazards. The employee must have the ability to travel to different sites and locations and have availability for shift work, on-call, standby, and emergency call. Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be required to use oral and written communication skills; read documents or instructions; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret data or information; use mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or skills; perform detailed work; work under changing, intensive deadlines with constant interruptions; and perform multiple concurrent tasks. Attendance: Presence on the worksite for each workday, including being on time and working the entire scheduled shift. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee's work environment includes but limited to exposure to air contamination, dust, dirt, electrical hazards, fumes, odors, gases, high work places, noise, poor lighting, safety of others, shift work, toxic materials, wetness and humidity, and driving on a daily basis; limited exposure to confined work spaces, high or low temperatures. Hearing protection and other personal protective equipment will be required. Qualifications: Ability to pass SEJPA's pre-employment physical examinations; and the ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English. Right to Work Requirements
Documentation of eligibility to work in the United States will be required as a condition of employment. To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. To comply with applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, the SEJPA will make a good faith effort to provide reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified employee with a disability, unless undue hardship would result to the SEJPA. To request such an accommodation, please refer to the SEJPA employee handbook.
Employer: San Elijo Joint Powers Authority Salary: $68,659.00 - $101,875.00 Annually Location: Encinitas, CA Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Department: Operations Closing Date: Continuous Position Summary: Under general supervision of the Chief Plant Operator, performs a variety of duties involved in the operation of a wastewater treatment and recycled water plant, and pump station equipment and facilities. This is the full journey level in the Wastewater Treatment Operator class series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Wastewater Treatment Operator I level by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, working independently and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class series are flexibly staffed and positions at the Wastewater Treatment Operator II level are normally filled by advancement from the Wastewater Treatment Operator I level. When filled from the outside, the employee is required to have prior related experience that allows the employee to meet the qualification standards for the Wastewater Treatment Operator II level. Supervision Exercised: May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower-level staff (Operator In Training/Operator I). Essential Job Functions: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The exact duties performed will depend on the needs of the SEJPA. Conduct inspections of wastewater treatment/recycled water plant and pump station equipment according to established procedures and schedules. Read, record, and calculate readings of meters and gauges; interpret information into operational characteristics; change flow meter charts; make process adjustments according to information gathered, samples taken, readings and records. Check pumps, motors, generators and other equipment for proper operation. Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and cleaning of dry/wet wells, tanks, pumps, valves, and other equipment. Adjust and monitor the addition of chemicals to wastewater/recycled water treatment processes; make routine tests of effluent. Remove blockages; replace worn parts; remove parts to be machined by outside vendors; reassemble equipment. Paint equipment and buildings; sweep and wash floors, walls and paved areas; kill and remove weeds; trim plants; pick up debris; water and maintain landscaped areas. Notify appropriate staff of electrical and instrumentation malfunctions; assist in requested repairs to motors and equipment. Fuel generators. Maintain records and logs; complete reports as necessary. Observe safety precautions regarding wastewater treatment and recycled water operations. Operate a variety of vehicles, tools, and equipment used in the operation of the wastewater treatment/recycled water plant. Specific Types of Knowledge, Skills, and Physical Abilities Required for Essential Job Functions: Basic materials, methods, and practices used in the operation of wastewater treatment and water recycling facilities and equipment. Basic principles of record keeping. Basic mathematical principles. Safe driving principles and practices. Ability to learn to operate a wide variety of equipment and tools used in wastewater/recycled water treatment plant and pump station operation in a safe and effective manner. Operate a motor vehicle safely. Perform manual labor for extended periods of time in all types of weather. Understand and follow oral and written instructions. Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records. Perform accurate mathematical calculations. 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. Working knowledge of: Operational characteristics of specialized advanced wastewater treatment equipment. Materials, methods, and practices used in the operation of advanced wastewater treatment facilities and equipment. Occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary in wastewater treatment plant operations. Policies and operating routines of the advanced wastewater treatment and water recycling facilities. Fundamentals of laboratory analysis, interpretation, and calculations. Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations. Ability to: Understand and comply with safety and permit requirements pertinent to SEJPA facility operations and maintenance. Estimate human resources and materials for assigned projects. Make accurate inspections of operating equipment, assess the condition of wastewater from visual inspection and identify problems. Perform wastewater treatment plant operations work with accuracy, speed, and minimal supervision. Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED required. Experience Requirements: Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: Two years' experience in the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and equipment License/Certification Requirements: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License and insured in accordance with at least minimum coverage and liability standards established by the State of California. Failure to maintain a valid Driver's License, liability insurance, and the ability to be insured under the SEJPA's automobile insurance carrier constitutes possible cause for termination. Possession of a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade II Certificate issued by the State of California. Physical and Mental Demands/Working Conditions: Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to walk; talk or hear by telephone and in person; sit; smell; use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; reach and lift with hands or arms. The employee must have the ability to withstand strenuous physical activities for extended periods of time including bending, crawling, squatting, twisting, climbing, pushing, pulling, and lifting 75 lbs. The employee will frequently be required to stand, stoop, and kneel for prolonged periods of time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, ability to adjust focus and distinguish color. The employee will be exposed to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, electrical hazards, toxic substances, foul odors, wastewater sludge, effluents, bacteria, viruses, and traffic hazards. The employee must have the ability to travel to different sites and locations and have availability for shift work, on-call, standby, and emergency call. Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be required to use oral and written communication skills; read documents or instructions; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret data or information; use mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or skills; perform detailed work; work under changing, intensive deadlines with constant interruptions; and perform multiple concurrent tasks. Attendance: Presence on the worksite for each workday, including being on time and working the entire scheduled shift. Work Environment: While performing the duties of this position, the employee's work environment includes but limited to exposure to air contamination, dust, dirt, electrical hazards, fumes, odors, gases, high work places, noise, poor lighting, safety of others, shift work, toxic materials, wetness and humidity, and driving on a daily basis; limited exposure to confined work spaces, high or low temperatures. Hearing protection and other personal protective equipment will be required. Qualifications: Ability to pass SEJPA's pre-employment physical examinations; and the ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English. Right to Work Requirements
Documentation of eligibility to work in the United States will be required as a condition of employment. To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. To comply with applicable laws ensuring equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, the SEJPA will make a good faith effort to provide reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified employee with a disability, unless undue hardship would result to the SEJPA. To request such an accommodation, please refer to the SEJPA employee handbook.