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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I – This is the entry level class in Wastewater
Treatment Plant Operator series. Positions at this level have prior experience in the
operation, repair and maintenance of machinery, pumps, or mechanical equipment,
including some experience in Wastewater Treatment Plant, but are not expected to function
with the same amount of program knowledge or skill level as positions allocated to the
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I level and exercise less independent discretion and
judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Individual at this level are
expected to become fully knowledgeable of the assigned area and to learn the full range of
plant maintenance, repair, and operations functions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Performs the full range of duties related to plant operations; operates a variety of
facilities, systems, equipment, pumps, and valves; learns to operate and maintain
new systems and equipment as necessary.
• Performs a variety of equipment maintenance duties; inspects, removes, cleans,
lubricates, backwashes, repairs, maintains, and reinstalls equipment related to a
variety of wastewater treatment plant facilities, systems, grinders, drip traps, scales,
centrifuges, hydro vanes, tanks, pumps, valves, and piping systems; cleans and
calibrates meters and probes; performs general housekeeping of all areas associated
with assigned facilities.
• Performs a variety of process control related duties; collects samples from various
plant processes for chemical/biological analysis; operates and calibrates automatic
samplers; collects storm channel water samples outside the plant as necessary;
performs a variety of tests and analysis; measures primary and secondary settling basins sludge depths; performs mathematical calculations including those related
to flows, areas, volume, weight, force, pressure, chemical dosage, and those related
to various tests and analysis; evaluates laboratory testing results and calculations
and implements results in operational control.
Investigates and acknowledges alarms throughout the wastewater treatment
facility; monitors, polls, and responds to lift station alarms; locates and notifies
stand-by personnel to respond to lift station alarms; provides support, security, and
communication to maintenance personnel at lift stations when responding to
alarms.
• Monitors and maintains leak detection system.
• Performs a variety of recordkeeping duties; creates new log books and properly
stores old records and log books; ensure NPDES permits are properly maintained
and available; tracks status of Advanced Maintenance Magnet System (AMMS)
request; maintains Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) records; complete,
maintains, and files a variety of form, list, records, schedules, and informational
logs; maintains and updates equipment status board; maintains and updates daily
readings on process control board.
• Performs a variety of duties in response to power outages emergencies; operates,
monitors, and adjusts, and maintains backup generators; respond to power outages
by properly resetting, restarting and bringing systems essential to proper plant
operations back on-line; maintains proper fuel levels in generators and storage
tanks.
• Performs a variety of duties in response to wet weather emergencies; operates,
monitors, and adjust plant drainage system: places sandbags around excess storage
pond perimeter; stages, operates, monitors, and lubricates emergency trash pumps.
• Performs a variety of public relations related duties; conducts tours and provides
educational information; receives, investigates, documents, and responds to odor
complaints; receives telephone inquiries from the public; answers questions and
directs inquiries to appropriate personnel as necessary.
• Participates in a variety of training activities; studies equipment manuals for all
facility equipment; receives training on new equipment and processes as well as
initial and periodic refresher training on processes, procedures, systems, and
equipment related to assignment; maintains familiarity with all standard operating
procedures pertaining to equipment and plant processes; may provide training to
new operators-in-training on equipment and plant processes.
Performs and participates in a variety of safety related duties and activities; follows
all safety standard operating procedures when performing work; maintains
awareness of and reports/corrects any trip hazards, spills, and unsafe equipment;
properly handles, stores, and labels various chemicals; maintains familiarity with
the Chemical Spill Response Plan; maintains familiarity with lift station spill
procedures and responses; inspects, cleans, and maintains eye-wash stations;
maintains and inspects all personal protective equipment and restocks as necessary;
maintains and updates MSDS catalog; maintains proper facility lighting; performs
proper lock-out/tag-out procedures; secures facility perimeter and ensures buildings
and vehicles are secure.
• Operates a light truck in and out of plant.
• Operates tractor, forklift or other vehicles/carts inside the plant grounds as required.
• Performs related duties as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
• A High School Diploma or GED from an Accredited school. Supplemented by college
level course work or trade school training in wastewater treatment technology.
• Two years of experience in the operation, repair, and maintenance of machinery, pumps,
or mechanical equipment including one year of experience in a wastewater treatment plant.
• Possession of a Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate.
• A valid US Virgin Islands driver’s license is required.
Virgin Islands Waste Management Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer
