Wastewater Operator Trainee

Performs routine work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the wastewater treatment plant.

Requirements

• Checks motors, pumps and equipment for proper operation and performs routine maintenance and repairs.
• Read, interpret, and adjust meters and gauges to make sure plant equipment and processes are working properly.
• Maintain appearance of plant by painting, weeding, mowing, etc.
• Safeguard all assigned tools, equipment, electronics from theft, loss, destruction and/or negligence.
• Monitor the performance of all equipment, gauges and charts in the treatment plant; reports problems to others as they are encountered.
• Under close supervision, operate, maintain, and repair malfunctions, repair gauges, pumps, filters, and other controls and equipment.
• Become trained and perform wastewater quality control tests using appropriate methodology.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety, environmental, and security standards.
• Shift work may be required
• Monitor water quality.
• General housekeeping.
• Other duties as assigned.