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　　WRRF FACILITY OPERATOR JOB DESCRIPTION

　　Position Title: Water Reclamation Facility Operator

　　FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

　　Salary Grade: Apprentice - Grade 8; Journey - Grade 9; Senior - Grade 10

　　Reports To: Water Reclamation & Reuse Facility Supervisor

　　Data Reviewed/Revised: January 5, 2023

　　Basic Function

　　Under direction of the Water Reclamation & Reuse Facility (WRRF)Supervisor, or Senior

　　Operator, performs a variety of duties in the operation, maintenance,and repair of the Water

　　Reclamation and Reuse Facility. This position works as part of a team ofWastewater Operators

　　to ensure efficient and safe wastewater treatment including compliancewith the current

　　National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit.

　　Distinguishing Characteristics

　　Apprentice level is an entry level position that performs assignedduties under direct supervision.

　　Journey level employees are generally specialized in the operation,maintenance and repairs of

　　the Water Reclamation and Reuse Facility and can accomplish most routinetasks with minimal

　　direction or supervision.

　　Senior level operators are more technically advanced and may serve in alead capacity in their

　　specific area or in other interdepartmental specialties as assigned ordesignated as the Substitute

　　Operator in Charge as required by Idaho Department of EnvironmentalQuality (IDEQ).

　　Essential Functions

　　Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals withdisabilities to perform

　　these essential functions.

　　The incumbent shall work well under pressure; meeting multiple andsometimes competing

　　deadlines.

　　The incumbent shall maintain composure in a variety of settings whilemanaging customer

　　requests.

　　The incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior withcolleagues,

　　supervisors, and members of the public.

　　Responsible for proper operation, maintenance, and all other necessaryconditions to ensure

　　plant effluent meets state, federal, and local requirements.

　　Monitors the Supervisory Control & Data Acquisition (SCADA) system forproper operation of

　　WRRF. Investigates any alarm conditions, equipment malfunctions andfailures, as well as

　　operational problem and trends.

　　Fulfill on-call duties as assigned.

　　Apprentice

　　Operates, inspects, repairs, rebuilds, and cleans a wide variety ofwastewater treatment

　　equipment.

　　Participate in the operations and maintenance of the dewatering,filtration, chemical, and all

　　equipment processes.

　　Participates, while being trained, in operation of SCADA systems andprocesses. Monitors and

　　adjusts plant processes as directed.

　　Working knowledge and ability to properly sample and handle variouswastewater process

　　sample types for submission and laboratory analysis.

　　Participates, while being trained, in the maintenance of chlorine,sulfur dioxide, polymer feed

　　systems and analyzers; changes chlorine and sulfur dioxide cylinders asneeded.

　　Lab testing including, but not limited to: settleometers,microbiological examinations, dissolved

　　oxygen, pH, fecal coliform.

　　Remove restrictions and obstructions in the sanitary sewer system byjetting, root cutting, and

　　cleaning to ensure proper flow in pipes.

　　Handle and answer complaints regarding sewer backups, sewer gasconcerns, lift station alarms,

　　flooded streets, and other public complaints.

　　Journey

　　Analyze operational and lab data to identify trends and plant issues forearly process control

　　measures.

　　Maintains an organized inventory of essential tools, parts and supplies.

　　Maintains and repairs electric and electronic control systems andprocesses. Uses voltage meter,

　　resistance measurement device, continuity meter or amperage meter toassess and maintain

　　electrical equipment or components.

　　Operates and maintains complex wastewater processes, including: primarytreatment, advanced

　　biological nutrient removal, activated sludge, tertiary treatment,chlorine disinfection,

　　dewatering.

　　Protects the health and safety of personnel, the public and theenvironment by following local,

　　state and federal laws and regulations.

　　Provides input for upgrading the wastewater treatment plant maintenanceprogram; utilizes

　　SCADA information and historical data to enhance operations andmaintenance.

　　Lab testing including, but not limited to: Biochemical oxygen demand,total suspended solids,

　　total phosphorus, chlorine, ammonia, nitrate.

　　Assist in developing appropriate Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) foroperational

　　processes.

　　Calibrates, inspects, maintains certifications, and repairs plant safetyequipment.