WASTEWATER FACILITIES OPERATOR I WASTEWATER FACILITIES OPERATOR II

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1 CITY OF REDLANDS WASTEWATER FACILITIES OPERATOR I WASTEWATER FACILITIES OPERATOR II DEFINITION Under general supervision, to perform a variety of skilled technical duties in the operation of the City s wastewater treatment plant. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Wastewater Facilities Operator I--Positions assigned to this classification are required to possess a Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate. Wastewater Facilities Operator II--Positions assigned to this classification are required to possess a Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate. SUPERVISION EXERCISED May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower level staff. EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES Operate wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge, and effluent; regularly monitor plant functions through reading computers, gauges, graphs, meters, and control panels, and by performing and evaluating complex chemical tests. Make daily rounds of the plant performing a variety of duties pertaining to wastewater treatment and plant maintenance. Observe variations in operating conditions by interpreting meter, gauge, computer and graph readings and test results to determine processing requirements. Coordinate plant operations activities in a variety of areas including digesters, primary and secondary clarifiers, generator ferrous chloride, and ammonia processes, sludge dewatering, and chemical storage. Adjust plant operations to changing processing needs; assist other operators with complex problems and emergencies. EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

2 Operate valves, gates, pumps, motors, and generators in controlling treatment processes; perform maintenance work on a variety of related equipment and facilities. Inform supervisors and co-workers of present and potential problems and hazards. Clean tanks, screens, filters, drying beds, pipes, clarifiers, and pumps. Operate heavy equipment in removing and cleaning sludge from drying beds and final disposal. Calculate flow rates and calibrate valves and feeder systems. Maintain logs and worksheets of plant operations; compile equipment readings and test results into hourly, daily, and monthly reports. Perform preventive maintenance including cleaning and lubricating plant equipment. Perform custodial and grounds maintenance duties including sweeping, painting, carpentry, and plumbing. Monitor lift station operation. Maintain, monitor, and test landfill gas recovery system. Monitor and maintain test wells. OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned. JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles and practices necessary in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant including the operation and maintenance of wastewater plan machinery. Basic mechanical and electrical systems. Safe work practices around gases, electricity and chemicals. Knowledge of: Functions and purposes of wastewater process systems, including laboratory analysis.

3 Standard principles of biology, chemistry, and mathematics. Safe driving principles and practices. Skill to: Use tools necessary in making repairs and adjustments to motors, pumps, and other equipment. Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment. Operate a motor vehicle safely. Ability to: Learn to read meters and gauges correctly and to act quickly and competently. Make repairs and adjustments to motors, pumps and other equipment. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare written reports. Collect samples and perform routine laboratory tests. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Experience and Training Guidelines: Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: Training: Experience: Wastewater Facilities Operator I One year of experience in the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and equipment. Wastewater Facilities Operator II Three years of experience in the operation of wastewater treatment facilities and equipment. Equivalent to a high school diploma.

4 License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license. Wastewater Facilities Operator I Possession of a Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board. Wastewater Facilities Operator II Possession of a Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the State of California Water Resources Control Board. Special Requirements: Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 50 lbs.; exposure to outdoors, confining work space, chemicals, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations. Effective Date: September, 1999 Revised: January, 2004

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