WWTP OPERATOR III

Under the general direction of the Wastewater Superintendent, this position serves as a working foreman in operations, laboratory analysis, maintenance and repair of the wastewater treatment facilities and the collection system.

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

• 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, and conducts test to monitor compliance with regulations.

• 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.

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

• Inspects, maintains and operates laboratory facility machinery and equipment.

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

• Performs or delegates 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 in wastewater division under direction of Wastewater Superintendent.

• 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.

• Maintains and performs a workable preventive maintenance program on all plant equipment, buildings, grounds and implements.

• 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.

• Provides both written and oral reports to the Wastewater Superintendent.

• Directs daily activities of employees in the construction, maintenance and repair of the wastewater collection system and the treatment facility as assigned by the Superintendent or higher level Operator.

• Assist in the preparation of an annual budget for the wastewater division.

• Keeps current and up-to-date records on all O & M manuals for the wastewater division.

• Maintains orders and picks up spare parts, chemical inventories, supplies and materials needed for repair, maintenance and compliance of the wastewater division.

• Maintains records of collection and treatment processes maintenance and repairs.

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

Must have or be able to obtain within a twelve month period or next available testing date, a Level III Operators Certification of New Mexico. Must have at least three 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.