Operator

Summary:

The Operator will rotate through assignments with varying shifts of : 1st, 2nd and 3rd including weekends in order to become familiar with all aspects of the district operations for up to two years. At the completion of training the shift will be assigned based on the needs of the District and seniority.

Duties and Responsibilities:
(Other duties may be assigned)

• Reads and records meters and gauges or observes automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
• Operates and visually inspects equipment such as pumps, valves, chemical feed systems, and gates.
• Writes and/or completes preventative and/or repair work orders. Performs preventative and/or repair work of process equipment.
• Records shift activity in operator's logbooks and completes daily check sheets.
• Assists plant operators and other departments with shut-downs, start-ups and maintenance activity.
• Monitors the operation of the plant, interprets laboratory data and adjusts all aspects of the wastewater treatment process including preliminary, primary and secondary treatment, disinfection, land application and collection systems both manually in the field and via a computerized SCADA system.
• Monitors and interprets alarms and takes appropriate action to resolve the reason for the alarm.
• Checks for proper operation of all equipment in assigned work area. Cleans and adjusts instrumentation.
• Cleans tanks, weirs, screens, and buildings.
• Operates sludge lagoon equipment and assists with land application of biosolids.
• Recommends plant process adjustment and modifications. General housekeeping.
• Collects and analyze samples.
• Fills in on any shift on any day with advanced notification as assigned.