Department: Plant Operations
Reports to: Chief WW Plant Operator
Location: Wastewater Plant
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Classification: B-21

SUMMARY
Operates sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in wastewater (sewage) treatment plants to control the flow and processing of sewage.
 

** This position is safety-sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol screening.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The statements below describe the general nature and level of work performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the city as the needs and requirements change.

• Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate sewage flow.
• Observes variations in operating conditions, interprets meter and gauge readings, and tests results to determine load requirements.
• Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control sewage flow through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes.
• Maintains a log of operations and records meter and gauge readings.
• Collects sewage samples and conducts laboratory tests.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and required.
• Read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.
• Prepare correspondence.
• Utilize mathematics skills in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Solving basic problems with little to no oversight

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this position's essential duties and responsibilities is listed below. The city reserves the right to allow substitutions if a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another.

Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
One to three months of related experience and/or training

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Texas Class "C" Driver's License in good standing, and able to maintain is required.
Class “C" Wastewater Certification required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform these functions.

Frequent
Standing, walking, and sitting
Operation of a motor vehicle
Pushing, pulling, twisting, bending, stopping, crouching, reaching, and overhead reaching
Use of fingers and hands to feel, handle, and manipulate objects
Communicating information and ideas to others so they understand.
Must be able to share accurate information face-to-face, over the telephone, and on the radio
Use of computers and other electronics
Lifting to 25lbs
Use of handheld tools and laboratory equipment

Occasional
Climbing
Balancing
Kneeling and crawling
Lifting over 50 lbs.
Use of motorized tools and equipment

Specific Vision Abilities. Close, distant, and peripheral vision required. Must be able to distinguish colors.


WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here represent those employees encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 

***This position is considered essential and requires a response in an emergency.
 

The City of Angleton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.