TITLE

　　Operator GeneralOPEN DATE

　　1/17/2024

　　CLOSE DATE

　　Open until filled

　　FULL-TIME/PART-TIME

　　Full-Time

　　EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT

　　Non-Exempt

　　BARGAINING / NON-BARGAINING

　　Bargaining

　　DIVISION

　　Public Works

　　LOCATION

　　Utilities/Waste Water

　　REPORTS TO

　　Manager-Wastewater

　　SCHEDULE

　　8-hour shift Mon-Fri or 12 Hour shifts - Sun-Wed/Thurs; 12-hour shift Wed/Thurs-Sat. OrVarious shifts as coverage requires 10 shifts Mon-Thurs.

　　PAY RATE

　　$21.53 Hourly

　　DESCRIPTION

　　Definition:Participates in the operation of pumps, engines, compressors and other mechanisms at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and other changes that will maintain biological treatment and other wastewater treatment processes.

　　Examples of Duties:

　　Participates in maintaining all operations of the plant.Operate belt filter presses and other associated processes related to Dewatering operation.Oversees the control of sludge through preheaters, regulation of compressors, chlorine addition, and other activities that maintain the efficiency of the biological process.Answers telephone, writes down complaints, takes corrective action, and handles emergency situations and phone calls.Maintains and makes recommendations to improve safe work environment.Use of computer and knowledge of plant and lift station telemetry.Responsible for other duties as assigned by either Operations Manager or Lead/Senior Operator.Other duties as assigned.Essential Job Functions:

　　Must perform all job functions with honesty and professionalism.Must negotiate stairs.Must visually trace piping.Must be able to hand operate manual valves from below floor level to ceiling height.Must be able to climb and work on a ladder.Must be able to work around open and unprotected water.Must be able to physically clean any spills that occur on ones shift.Must be able to work in high places.Must be able to make process decisions based upon visual observations.Must be able to read and write to monitor and log process instrumentation outputs.Must be able to work in confined spaces.Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions.Must be able to lift 60 lb. polymer bags.Must be able to work alone.Ability to make sound judgments independently.Ability to work on ones feet and to remain alert at all times.Must interact with coworkers and the public with tact and diplomacy.Qualifications:

　　Ability to work effectively in a team environment.Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of experience as an operator at a Wastewater Plant.Must receive a Wastewater Operator Class I certification within twelve (12) months of becoming eligible and must always hold a minimum of a Class I certification to hold the position of Operator.Must be certified in confined space entryPOSITION REQUIREMENTS

　　REQUIRED

　　Pre-employment drug screen required

　　ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

　　South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play.

　　AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encourage to apply.

　　EOE STATEMENT

　　EOE/ADA Statement

　　The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department's ADA Compliance Officer at [email protected] and Office of Human Resources at [email protected] to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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