Wastewater Operator II - 955

Posting Number 3579P Position Title Wastewater Operator II - 955 Department Utilities Job Code 02590 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Union Code/Affiliation Local 955 Division SEWER Job Description Summary

The purpose of this job is to perform lead work on an assigned shift performing a variety of tasks to ensure the proper treatment of wastewater and to sustain regulated permit limits.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description

• Monitors treatment plant, observes operating conditions, and interprets meter and gauge readings.

• Trains other operators and directs their tasks.

• Samples wastewater and performs tests.

• Performs cleaning and janitorial duties throughout plant.

• Records data from meters, gauges, and control panels.

• Troubleshoots operational and equipment problems.

• Conducts pressure washing of wastewater clarifiers and aeration basins.

• Operates forklift or hand-truck to move materials, supplies, equipment, and collected debris.

• Prepares work and maintenance repair orders. Performs minor and preventative maintenance. Assists in major maintenance and repair activities.

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Work requires providing guidance and the potential to oversee another employee. This position may oversee work quality, training, instructing, and work assignments.

Human Collaboration and Job Impact

• This area describes the personal interaction with others outside direct reporting relationships as well as the impact the job has on organization, the department or unit objectives, the output of services, or employee or public satisfaction

• Work requires regular interaction involving exchange and receipt of information.

• Interactions have significant impact on the organization in terms of time, money, or public/employee relations.

Fiscal Responsibility

• Position has no fiscal responsibility.

Education and Experience

• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered

Education and Experience

• High School or equivalent.
• 5 years' experience in wastewater operations.

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid Missouri "D" level wastewater operator's certificate required.

• Valid Missouri "A" level wastewater operator's certificate within 6 months of hire.

• Valid driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position

Knowledge of:

• Wastewater treatment and hydraulics practices and procedures.

• Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems.

• Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office.

Skill in:

• Maintaining accurate records.

• Organizing and maintaining attention to detail.

• Communicating verbally and in writing to meet the needs of the audience.

• Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.

• Estimating time and materials needed to complete jobs.

Ability to:

• Read meters, gauges, and level sensors.

• Sample and test wastewater.

• Interpret lab data.

• Provide direction to other operators.

• Use and maintain hand and power tools

• Diagnose mechanical problems.

• Recognize, analyze and solve a variety of problems.

• Focus on tasks.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Wastewater Operator II is the second level in the Wastewater Operator job series. Position requires certification and provides guidance to junior position.

Work Environment

• Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job

Work Environment

• Office or similar indoor environment

• Sometimes

• Outdoor environment

• Frequently/Often

• Vehicle

• Frequently/Often

• Warehouse environment

• Sometimes

• Shop environment

• Sometimes

Exposures

• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)

• Frequently/Often

• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)

• Frequently/Often

• Communicable diseases

• Frequently/Often

• Moving mechanical parts

• Frequently/Often

• Fumes or airborne particles

• Frequently/Often

• Toxic or caustic chemicals/substances

• Frequently/Often

• Loud noises (85+ decibels) -Sometimes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position involves frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards and majority of work is performed outside or with exposure to risk.

• Incumbents may be required to exert up to 35 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

• Incumbents required to feel attributes of objects, grasp, push, stand, walk, drive, reach with hands/arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb/balance, operate mechanical equipment, and move up and down from/to sitting position on the floor.

Hours/Days

Shift work and depending on staffing levels, it could be either 12 hour shifts or 8 hour shifts. Typically, it is 12 hour shifts either 7 am to 7 pm for day shift or 7 pm to 7 am for night shift. One week working Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday and another week working Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Starting Salary $27.68 minimum $34.05 midpoint $40.41 maximum plus $1.00 shift differential for all hours worked between 6 pm and 6 am. Pay Grade 109 Number of Positions Available 2 Deadline to Apply 07/08/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

Must have valid Missouri "A" level wastewater operator's certificate or ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Notice to Applicants

Individuals needing accommodation to apply may call 573.874.CITY (2489)

TTY: 711 (MO RELAY)

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