WPC Operator 1

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POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Water Pollution Control Operator

Department: Public Works Division: Water Pollution Control FLSA:

Non-Exempt Retirement: KPERS Effective Date: January 1, 2023 GENERAL

PURPOSE Performs a variety of semi-skilled technical and skilled

technical and maintenance works in the operation, maintenance and repair

of wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems. This position

has performance-based standards for promotion. SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the close supervision of the Water Pollution Control

Assistant Superintendent. Works under the general supervision of the

Water Pollution Control Superintendent. SUPERVISION EXERCISED None

generally. May serve as a lead worker over lower level operators.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Duties Listed Below Do Not include all tasks which may be performed.)

Physically walks the grounds to monitor the performance of all

equipment, gauges and charts in the treatment plant and pump stations;

Records statistical data concerning plant operations; Maintains,

operates, repairs and replaces equipment as necessary; evaluates data

and writes reports as required.

Operates, maintains and repairs malfunctions at the wastewater treatment

plant; repairs gauges, pumps, filters and other controls and equipment.

Assures that plant operates within required standards. Trains and

directs lesser skilled operators in acceptable methods and procedures to

assure safe

and efficient operations. Calibrates, modifies or repairs

instrumentation and control equipment including recorders,

flowmeter and other water quality monitoring equipment. Operates and

maintains sewage pump stations; cleans wet wells and operates pumps and

valves

to control and adjust flow and treatment process. Operate a variety of

cleaning and inspection equipment for collection system maintenance.

Maintains and monitors a safety culture in accordance with City policy.

This culture will

minimize accidents, injuries and property damage. Operation of

vehicle/equipment which include but not limited to dump truck, flush

truck and

snow plow when necessary. Operate a variety of equipment including but

not limited to lawn mower, weed eater, chainsaw

and other equipment necessary to maintain plant grounds. Operate a

variety of equipment to clean and maintain plant buildings, piping, and

equipment. May perform other duties as assigned.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES May be required to enter confined spaces to perform

functions of position. Maintains the drawings and schematics of

electrical and other systems in the treatment plant. Monitors

performance of electrical systems, circuits or equipment of the

treatment plant. Serves on various employee or other committees as

Assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (A) Be at least 18 years old at time of hire. (B) Graduation from high

school education or GED equivalent. (C) Must possess a current, valid

drivers license at time of application (and maintain for

duration of employment) and meet insurability standards under fleet

insurance policy. (D) Must obtain Kansas Commercial Drivers License

(CDL) within one (1) year of hire and retain

for duration of employment.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (A) Skill in operation of

some of the listed tools and equipment. (B) Ability to perform process

control calculations; Ability to work safely; Ability to communicate

effectively both verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and

maintain effective working relationships with employees, other

departments and the public; Ability to understand and carry out written

and oral instructions; Ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak

fluent English.

(C) Ability to maintain physical condition in order to enter confined

space areas. SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS Mu t be able to pass Wastewater

Treatment Facility Operator I examination within two years of hire date

in order to maintain employment. Affidavit of agreement must be executed

Upon Accepting The Position. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS (A) Two years post secondary college or technical training in biology,

environmental science, chemistry, or a closely related field, and

(B) Two years of experience in a wastewater utility, or (C) Any

equivalent combination of education and experience. (D) Working

knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures

used in

wastewater treatment plant maintenance and operation activities; working

knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices; working knowledge of

collection system cleaning, inspection, and safety procedures.

(E) Kansas Water Environment Association (KWEA) Collections

certification. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT Motor vehicle, generators, pumps,

gauges, cleaning equipment, lawn care equipment to include weed eaters,

lawnmower, chainsaw, etc., common hand and power tools, shovels,

wrenches, detection devices, mobile radio, phone, calculator, and a

variety of lab equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative

of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the

essential functio