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Job Title: WWTP Operations Tech I Hiring Salary: Hiring Salary: \$20.00 - \$22.00 DOE\ Position Salary Range: \$20.00 - \$26.09 Reports to (Role): Operations Supervisor Department/Group: Public Works/ Wastewater FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Travel Required: None Position Type: Full-Time Job Family / Public Works Benefits Eligible: Yes EEO Category: Skilled Craft PERSI Eligible: Yes, Work Schedule: Generally, 7:00 am - 5:30 pm; however, must be able to work flexible and varied hours including night shift rotation. The principal function of an employee in this class is to maintain the mechanical and biological operations of the City\'s Wastewater Treatment Plant. The work is performed under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor, but considerable leeway is granted for the exercise of independent judgment and initiative. The nature of the work performed requires that an employee in this class establish and maintain effective working relationships with assigned supervisors, other City employees, and the general public. The principal duties of this class are performed in a wastewater treatment plant environment with exposure to hazardous chemicals, airborne and waterborne pathogens, and high voltage electricity. Essential Functions Statement(s) Collects water samples and sludge at scheduled time intervals and conducts tests on samples to determine plant efficiency and compliance with EPA and State regulations. Maintains complete and accurate records of plant operation functions, tests, results, and maintenance work performed in accordance with prescribed policies and procedures as required. Operates a variety of mechanical equipment to regulate the flow of wastewater through various treatment processes, and to ensure the production of effluent water. Performs treatment analysis and processes control tests. Adjusts equipment to maintain treatment parameters, and to maintain even flows to ensure maximum efficiency of plant equipment. Inspects plant equipment and reports any failures or operating difficulties to designated personnel as required. Performs basic maintenance of plant equipment to ensure compliance with established standards, including cleaning, lubricating, and making minor repair as necessary. Observes meters, gauges, charts, and instruments, and accurately records all findings accordingly. Ensures all chemicals are handled in a safe and proper manner. Operates a variety of hand and power tools, equipment, and vehicles, including backhoe, dump truck, slinger truck, tractor trailer, pickup truck, vans, tractors, belt press machine, and other related as required. Performs work in the biosolids process of thickening, dewatering, and drying beds. Maintains the interior and exterior of the Treatment Plant in a clean and orderly manner to ensure a safe work environment for City employees and the general public, including cleaning buildings, sand blasting, and painting equipment and buildings as necessary Assumes responsibility for other duties as required or assigned including attending meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviewing publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas. ESSENTIAL RELATIONSHIP EXPECTATIONS Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems. Responds to citizens\' questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner. Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities. Is punctual and timely in meeting requirements of performance, including a tendance standards and work deadlines. Communicates information and states concerns in a clear and professional manner. Respects the opinion of others and demonstrates a reasonable relationship with employees, supervisors, and others. Accepts and performs in a timely and effective manner changes in work assignments and/or how work is performed. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE Some knowledge of the basic principles and practices of wastewater treatment plant operations Some knowledge of the proper and efficient operation of plant equipment. Some knowledge of primary, secondary, and tertiary treatment processes and related laboratory tests. Some knowledge of the use and maintenance of related hand and power tools. Some knowledge of the basic principles of record keeping. Some knowledge of Federal, State, and City safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Some knowledge of mathematics, physics, and fluid flow to ensure accurate and efficient measurements and calculations. Some knowledge of related electrical and electronics principles and troubleshooting techniques. SKILLS/ABILITIES Ability to efficiently and effectively operate and maintain related plant equipment, including computerized and mechanical equipment as required. Ability to perform standardized chemical control tests and other related laboratory tests as required. &bu