Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Chief Operator and Supervisor of BNR treatment plant and process.  Operates and maintains the WWTP in a safe and efficient manner in order to ensure compliance with Utah Water Quality Division (WQD) guidelines.  Facilities Direct Responsible in Charge (DRC) Operator.  Skilled in all process control operations and able to independently evaluate treatment plant operability and adjust operations to obtain the maximum treatment efficiency.

• Utah Division of Water Quality (DWQ) guidelines, directives and procedures.
• Methods, tools, and materials used in general maintenance and repair work. 
• Basic mathematics, chemistry, and biology as related to water treatment. 
• Pumps, motors, and related machinery. 

Ability to: 

• Provide supervision of WWTP employees.
• Complete reports and other necessary items to ensure proper operation of the WWTP and compliance with DWQ.
• Interpret lab data and make proper adjustments.
• Complete and submit all required reporting with the proper regulatory agency.
• Accomplish or oversee routine WWTP maintenance activities.
• Maintain annual respirator certification through annual refresher training and annual physical examination per Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards. 
• Accept unconventional shifts/hours during emergency situations. 
• Demonstrate proficiency in applicable areas identified in the Wastewater Plant Operators Proficiency Checklist that are applicable to the position. 
• Obtain vaccinations required for working in a wastewater environment. 
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, goggles, face shield, water-resistant suit, or respirator per OSHA standards and depending on the job. 
• Pass examinations to certify employee is capable of working in a wastewater treatment plant. 
• Maintain required continuing education units (CEUs). 
• Understand, write and follow written and oral instructions, and establish effective working relationships with those contacted in scope of work. 
• Operate various hand and power tools, and learn plant layout and processes by manual or computerized control. 
• Perform math calculations, sampling, and process control techniques. 
• Complete reports. 
• Learn and follow plant safety procedures. 
• Speak, read and write in English at a business level.
• Meet State of Utah requirements regarding citizenship or alien identification certification.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Grade IV Operator Certification in Sewage Treatment.
• Six years of wastewater plant operating experience.
• Up to two years of additional related education may be substituted for years of experience.

• Must possess Grade IV Operator Certification in Sewage Treatment.
• Successfully passes the Wastewater Plant Operators Proficiency Checklist applicable to the position level.
• Operates full range of wastewater treatment plant equipment, including pump motors, valves, and mixers according to standard operating procedures. Observes control panels, takes readings, and records data. Performs routine plant sampling.
• Position will be subject to the random drug testing policy and periodic driver’s license verifications.
• Must live within 50 miles of the MGSID.
• First Aid/CPR Training
• Confined Space Training
• UV Training
• Collections operator requirements (TBD)
• Performs other related duties as required.