STP OPERATOR

JOB DUTIES

• Operates and maintains wastewater treatment equipment, including pumps, conveyors, blowers, chlorinators, vacuum filters, and other equipment.
• Collects samples, prepares chemicals and performs routine tests for analyses of wastewater at various points in the treatment process, and records test results.
• Cleans equipment and disposes of waste byproducts.
• Lubricates pumps, valves, and other parts, repairs various equipment.
• Skims grease, pumps sludge, and transfers sludge from sludge tanks to drying beds.
• Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates to regulate the flow of wastewater through treatment processes.
• Reads and interprets charts, flow meters, and other gauges to determine operating efficiency.
• Maintains logs, records, and reports related to the work.
• Assists in training others in work techniques.
• Performs related work and other tasks as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant and auxiliary equipment.
• Knowledge of the methods, procedures, and equipment used in wastewater testing.
• Knowledge of techniques in the field of wastewater treatment.
• Ability to operate and repair wastewater treatment plant equipment.
• Ability to take and record chemical tests.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports related to the work.
• Ability to respond quickly to emergencies.