Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Wastewater Plant Maintenance Operator IV (May Underfill I, II, III)Incumbent performs journey-level skilled duties required in the operation, maintenance and repair of wastewater plant buildings and equipment. Reporting to the Field Supervisor or Wastewater Plant Maintenance Coordinator, directs and determines the major maintenance schedules and operational needs of stationary building equipment such as boilers, compressors and large pumps. Lead person assignments are routinely required of this position.Position Salary Range:Wastewater Plant Maintenance Operator I: $21.57- $28.35Wastewater Plant Maintenance Operator II: $23.57- $31.04Wastewater Plant Maintenance Operator III: $27.35- $35.99Wastewater Plant Maintenance Operator IV: $29.08- $38.26This position is eligible for full city benefits, including:Health InsuranceDental, Vision and Life InsurancePaid vacation and personal leaveSix to Twelve weeks of paid parental leave from day 1 of employmentRetirement contributions toward a pension plan and/or 401(k)A robust Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)Up to $4,000 tuition reimbursement annuallyDiscounted supplemental benefits like pet insurance and legal servicesIMPORTANT: Early application submittal is encouraged. This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time without notice.Key Responsibilities:Helps determine the need, frequency and schedule of major building and process equipment maintenance and performs in according to plant operations, emergency needs and availability of parts and supplies. Assists in the scheduling and supervision of all general maintenance.Provides expertise and "hands on" instruction for preventive and specialized maintenance and repairs. Performs many maintenance tasks without direct assistance. Orders parts and supplies through departmental channels. Trains other employees.Performs major adjustments to various types of equipment. May repair broken equipment such as rag pickers, trunnions, digester parts and clarifiers. May train other employees in the operation and repair of plant equipment.Prepares training and instructional material including operations and maintenance manuals for plant equipment. Works with designers, contractors and consultants to improve maintenance and provide those maintenance skills after warranty periods.May work with stockroom to assist vendors for maximum cost benefits to plant and to lessen operational interruptions.May operate heavy equipment including loaders, 10-wheel dump truck, and crane.Responds to emergencies and suggests changes in plant procedures.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications:High school diploma or GED equivalent plus four year's paid experience as a plant maintenance operator installing, repairing and maintaining a variety of industrial or process plant equipment at either a wastewater treatment or water treatment facility, a chemical process plant, or other industrial facility; or one year as a Salt Lake City Public Utilities Department Wastewater Plant Maintenance Worker III.Ability to supervise as a lead worker.Proven ability to operate, maintain and repair equipment such as boilers, chillers, conveyors, speed reducers, pumps, compressors, motors and similar equipment and to present and prepare manuals for their operation and maintenance. Ability to read and interpret blueprints.Proven ability to use hand and power tools for repair of machinery.Possession of a valid state driver's license or Utah driving privilege card.Ability to work well with co-workers, supervisors and the general public under varying circumstances.Ability to train and teach other plant personnel.Ability to wear respiratory protection devices.DESIRED QUALIFICATION:Possession of a Class A or B Utah Commercial Driver's License.CAREER LADDER:Upon satisfactory completion of training as a WW Plant Maintenance Operator I, incumbent may be advanced to WW Plant Maintenance Operator II based upon the supervisor/manager recommendation, review by Human Resources, and Department Director approval.After one year of successful performance as Wastewater Plant Maintenance Operator II, incumbent may be advanced to Wastewater Plant Maintenance Operator III based on the supervisor/manager recommendation, review by Human Resources, and Department Director approval. This is based on the need for a Level III worker.After one year of successful performance, during which incumbent demonstrates ability to lead and facilitate team members in the discharge of duties, incumbent may be advanced to WW Plant Maintenance Operator IV based upon the supervisor/manager recommendation, review by Human Resources, and Department Director approval. This is based on need for a Level IV worker.WORKING CONDITIONS:Moderately heavy physical activity. Required to stand, walk or sit uncomfortably for extended periods; push, pull or lift medium to heavy weights. Exposure to confined spaces, high voltage equipment, dust, grease, heat, cold, dampness, cuts, scrapes, extremely disagreeable odors, noise, heights (tops of holding tanks, basins, vaults, etc.), unknown levels of pathogenic bacteria, and other environmental aspects which may be considered unfavorable or disagreeable. Significant potential exists for exposure to hazardous chemicals and gases. Employees are to follow prescribed safety and hygienic procedures.Low exposure to stress as a result of human behavior and the demands of the position.Subject to emergency call on a 24?hour, seven?day?week basis.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.