Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, operates and adjusts equipment and instrumentation.  Treats wastewater discharges to meet Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) standards prior to release.    

Hours: Day/Relief Operator   Sunday through Thursday 8am to 4pm.   

Major Responsibilities:

• Operates and monitors computers, charts, dials, pumps, chemical feeders, laboratory equipment, meters, and gauges to determine status of various plant functions and regulate flow of wastewater through treatment plant.
• Reads and records chemical usage; fills chemical feeders; mixes chemicals; changes reagents as needed.
• Maintains filing system of operations and maintenance reports.
• Checks motors and pumps for excessive noise and temperatures.
• Ensures plant is safe and secure.
• Performs plant maintenance, grounds keeping, and housekeeping duties.
• Available to be reached during off hours in the event of an emergency.
• Available for shift work as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including assisting other departments as required.

Minimum Qualifications & Required Knowledge:

• High school graduate or GED
• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations
• Possession of a valid Class D Driver's License issued by the State of Oklahoma
• Class "D" ODEQ Wastewater works Operator certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
• Knowledge of relevant city, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies
• Knowledge of state and federal environmental and wastewater treatment plant regulations
• Knowledge of biological, chemical, and mechanical principles of a wastewater treatment plant
• Knowledge of proper safety procedures related to plant operations and grounds maintenance
• Skill in the laboratory analysis of water/wastewater samples
• Skill in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a wastewater treatment plant
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to be reached during off hours in the event of an emergency

Competitive Benefits Package

• 11 paid holidays per year
• 10 paid sick leave days per year
• 10 paid vacation leave days per year (increases with years of service – up to 20 days)
• 2 fitness facilities for employees
• Pension plan
• Longevity Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Basic Life & AD&D
• Employee-Only Dental (Employer pays a portion of Dental Family)
• 3 Healthcare Plans  - Employer pays 75% of the base plan premium or the base plan equivalent for the other tiers
• Case Community Center membership
• Discounted fishing pass at Shell Lake
• Discounted golf at Canyons at Blackjack Ridge
• Utility discount for employees who live within the Sand Springs water district.
• Additional voluntary insurance options available; see our benefits page https://www.sandspringsok.gov/158/Human-Resources-Employment

The City of Sand Springs is and EEOE/Drugfree Workplace

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