Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Apprentice / Transitional Operator , Charleston Water System
Under direct supervision of the Operations Shift Supervisor, and leadership from the Operator, this associate while in a training capacity, assists in the performance of all required job duties to produce treated effluent that meet all state and federal regulations. Residuals treatment and disposal meeting all state and federal regulations. Collect and analyze samples for control and optimization of all treatment plant processes. Conduct bench-top tests for control and optimization of all treatment plant processes. Required to work with chemicals.
Monitor and insure that all equipment is in proper working condition; communicate with the shift supervisor and/or maintenance department personnel concerning problems encountered. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment as required. Monitor and operate the most economical and efficient equipment based upon treatment process needs, distribution system demands, and power consumption. Monitor and perform calculations, implement, and optimize chemical dosages. Prepare and maintain accurate daily and monthly plant operations reports, and chemical inventory records.
Maintain accurate and complete plant operation logs. Order chemicals and handle deliveries as required. May be required to work under emergency conditions. Regular attendance is required.Job performance must conform to all CWS policies and procedures. Specific knowledge of CWS Environmental Management System Policy and Procedures. Enter data into a computer database. Light maintenance of equipment on weekends and in absence of maintenance staff. May be required to participate in Intra/Inter Departmental cross training. Basic overview of SCADA Screens. Perform other duties as assig
High school diploma or GED required. • Must have a strong technical aptitude. • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to use a calculator. • Basic computer skills with windows based word processing and spreadsheet software. (Prefer Word and Excel) • HAZMAT training preferred. • Prior work record indicating dependability and conscientiousness
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR APPRENTICE Salary Range: $41,600.00 ($20.00/hr) - $54,225.60 ($26.07/hr) The candidate demonstrating the above abilities may be placed at a Grade 104. Once fully proficient (as outlined by the Operator Apprenticeship Program), the Water Treatment Plant Operator will advance to Journeyman Operator. TRANSITIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR Salary Range: $45,760.00 ($22.00/hr) - $59,654.40 ($28.68/hr) The candidate demonstrating the following abilities may be placed at a Grade 105: •Must successfully complete a proficiency in the job skills
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR / JOURNEYMAN OPERATOR Salary Range: $52,353.60 ($25.17/hr) - $81,140.80 ($39.01/hr) The candidate demonstrating the following abilities may be placed at a Grade 108: Must have a minimum of two years of experience operating in a surface water treatment plant or secondary wastewater treatment plant. •Must comply with requirements of the Operator Apprentice Program or the Incumbent Accelerated Journeyman Program. •Good working knowledge of regulations and treatment techniques to resolve problems meeting permit limits. •Working knowledge of statistics and
$41,600.00 ($20.00/hr) - $54,225.60 ($26.07/hr), TRANSITIONAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR Salary Range: $45,760.00 ($22.00/hr) - $59,654.40 ($28.68/hr), WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR / JOURNEYMAN OPERATOR: Salary Range: $52,353.60 ($25.17/hr) - $81,140.80 ($39.01/hr)
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