WWTP OPERATOR II



Job Details

WWTP OPERATOR II
Employer

City of Clovis, NM

Salary

$24,939.20 - $37,398.40 Annually

Location

Clovis, NM

Job Type

FULL-TIME

Job Number

PWWWTPII-02-17

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Division

WASTE WATER

Opening Date

12/28/2017

Closing Date

Continuous

Job Description

Under the general direction of the Wastewater Superintendent, this position involves specialized work in the operations, maintenance and repair of the wastewater treatment and the collection system.

Public Job Description

• Collects sewage and sludge samples for laboratory tests and analysis.

• Under supervision, conducts tests on wastewater and sludge including biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH, suspended, dissolved and total solids, Chemical Oxygen Demand, TKN, nitrates, fecal coliform, calibration of dissolved oxygen and pH meters and other tests deemed necessary by the Wastewater Superintendent to maintain operational compliance.

• Collects samples for the WWTP operational controls and for the Industrial Pretreatment Program.

• Inspects, maintains, and operates treatment facility machinery and equipment such as pumps, bar-screen, vacuums, aerators, compressors, motors, tractors, loaders, rotating bridges, composting equipment, and the belt press as assigned by the Wastewater Superintendent.

• Cleans equipment and filters making minor adjustments and repairs as required.

• Performs preventive maintenance tasks, repacks pumps, oils pumps and motors under direction of higher level Operators and any other task deemed necessary for the proper operation and maintenance on all equipment in the Division.

• Assists in the major overhaul and repair of plant and collection equipment under the direction of higher level Operators.

• Maintains a daily log of operations; reading gauges, observing flow, and recording the information.

• Excavates with backhoe, bobcat, shovels, picks and other hand tools around sewer lines in order to expose problem areas. These areas may consist of exposing gas, water, electrical, cable and fiber optic lines prior to finding the city sewer line.

• Conducts the daily activities in the construction, maintenance and repair of the wastewater collection system and the treatment facilities as assigned by the Wastewater Superintendent.

• Maintains WWTP landscaping, farm crops, and farm operations.

• performs custodial work such as sweeping, mopping and scrubbing to keep buildings and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.

• Participates in the training of new operators.

• Attends short schools, training programs and seminars that will enhance ones knowledge of the safety, maintenance and operation of the WWTP and collection system as assigned by the Wastewater Superintendent.

• Performs all duties assigned to lower level operators when deemed necessary by the Wastewater Superintendent to maintain operational compliance.

Requirements

Must have or be able to obtain within a twelve month period or the next available testing date, a Level II Operators Certification of New Mexico. Must have at least two years of hands on experience in the wastewater field. Must have or be able to obtain a valid New Mexico Commercial Drivers License with the appropriate endorsements within three months or the first available testing date. Position requires safety toe footwear. Due to the environmental sensitivity and requirements of operation of the facility the above milestones must be met to continue employment.

Physical Requirements 

HEALTH INSURANCE

UNITED HEALTHCARE  MEDICAL INSURANCE

LIFE AND DISABILITY INSURANCE (additional life insurance is an option)

SHORT-TERM DISABILITY-(mandatory to employees with healthcare benefits)
LONG-TERM DISABILTY-(option)

DENTAL

VISION

RETIREMENT PROGRAMS

ICMA RETIREMENT COORPORATION
401-(city contributes 14%)
457-(employee contributes min 3%)

Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) Retirement

(MUST CHOOSE BETWEEN ON THE TWO RETIREMENT OPTIONS, ICMA OR PERA)

11 PAID HOLIDAYS

ACCRUED PAID VACATION

ONE PERSONAL DAY A YEAR

ACCRUED SICK LEAVE

Employer
City of Clovis, NM
Address
PO Box 760

Clovis, New Mexico, 88102-0760
Phone
575-763-9655

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