Employment Opportunities Title:
Waste Water Plant Operator (Entry Level)

Post Date
5/26/2017

Expiration Date
6/30/2017

Details:
SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Wastewater ORC. This is an entry-level position working in the operations, maintenance and repair of the wastewater treatment and the collection system.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
•Assists in analyzing and monitoring wastewater treatment system processes, and assists with simple process adjustments to ensure optimum performance of plant.
•Assists in operating and maintaining process equipment at facilities and submits work orders for corrective maintenance to be performed.
•Checks engines, generators, pumps, settling tanks, filters, chemical feed systems, and other equipment.
•Records readings, changes charts, regulates and adjusts processes to meet changing operational needs.
•Collects, preserves, and properly stores samples for laboratory analysis.
•Monitors and performs housekeeping duties to insure a safe working environment.
•Performs basic process control measurements, testing of DO, pH and Residual Analysis meters, etc.
•Lubricates, dismantles, and assembles parts and equipment.
•Participates in the troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance of a variety of equipment including pumps, piping and valves.
•Calculates basic level mathematics.
•Performs emergency chemical release responses, containment, and evacuation procedures.
•Assists with conducting tours of the facilities.
•Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations.
•Participates in various special projects.
•Performs other duties as assigned.


Qualifications:
MINUMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
•Possession of a State of Colorado Class “D” Wastewater Operators License or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
•High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) equivalency
•Valid Colorado Driver’s License

Preferred:
•Valid CDL Driver’s license


Employer:
Town of Wellington
Contact:
Ryan Abbott

Address:
3735 Cleveland Ave.

Work Phone:
970-568-3381

Email:
abbottrd@wellingtoncolorado.gov

Website:
townofwellington.com