Lead Operator - Water and Wastewater

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Position Purpose: Account for operation of the wastewater treatment plant processes, laboratory, and biosolids management operations and perform various other assigned operations responsibilities. Primary Duties/Responsibilities: Provide continuous effective treatment of collected wastewater, manage biosolids processing and distribution, and provide the analytical examination of water, wastewater, and biosolids in compliance with United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) regulations, and in accordance with standard operating procedures and approved methods; assure availability of sufficient liquid biosolids storage capacity as to cause no interference or interruption to the wastewater treatment process operations; secure the procurement of materials and supplies in accordance with established policies as required to accomplish the same; maintain records as required. Communicate specific instructions to, direct, and review the work of other operators assigned to perform water/wastewater treatment process, laboratory, and biosolids processing/distribution operations; refer any personnel matters to the Assistant Project Manager or Project Manager. Implement and maintain standard wastewater treatment process control, laboratory, and biosolids management operations procedures. Account for all assigned materials, tools, and equipment; perform specific maintenance and inspections in accordance with established procedures; maintain records as required to accomplish the same. Coordinate wastewater treatment process operations with the biosolids and laboratory operations; coordinate and perform preventive and corrective maintenance and repair of assigned equipment to assure the continuous effective treatment of collected wastewater, and sufficient biosolids processing. Assure the scheduling, analysis, and the performance of sample collections in accordance with EPA and PADEP regulations; coordinate required performance of analytical examinations with any private laboratories in order to meet established deadlines. Confer on a regular basis as determined by Project Management and as circumstances warrant with other operators and the Utility Operations Supervisor. Monitor vehicle inventory and condition. Provides proper documentation and reports as required. Must be able to work extended hours as needed. Complete work orders and daily activity reports accurately. Operate mobile and heavy equipment such as but not limited to backhoes, dump trucks, utility trucks, jackhammers, Belt Press, air compressors and power-driven equipment. Perform other work activities related to specific job responsibilities listed above. Assist in the development of policies and procedures; review the work of other operators to assure established procedures are followed. Complies with all organization safety procedures. Participates in continuous improvement programs. Participates on cross-functional teams. Performs other projects / tasks/ duties as assigned. Education/Experience/Background: High School Diploma/GED is required. Minimum 5 years of experience in operations and maintenance of water or wastewater treatment plants, including 1 year experience in process control operations. Requires the knowledge necessary to understand basic operation, technical, or office processes and 1-2 years of experience repairing and installing water distribution and collection systems preferred. Experience using closed caption television (CCTV) and other sewer inspection equipment. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to read work orders, city maps, and general correspondence. Ability to perform general math calculations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Ability to write work orders, time sheets, customer contact forms, log books, bench sheets. Ability to troubleshoot, prioritize and make decisions on job site. Ability to utilize technology, computer programs and/or smartphone or tablet apps associated with the company or position (HachWIMS, CMMS, Outlook, Teams, Excel, etc.) Ability to direct helpers, assistants, or new hires (crews). Problem Solving (operational, network, plumbing). Demonstrated ability to choose an appropriate course of action within limits set by standard practices and procedures. Technical knowledge of the Wastewater Treatment Facility and Collection System Network. Professional judgment required to apply the proper course of action under various circumstances. Computer applications as they relate to area assigned. English usage, spelling, punctuation and grammar. Proven skill in the operation of the wastewater treatment processes. Proven skill in the accurate performance of analytical laboratory procedures. Ability to deal effectively with the public and co-workers. Ability to operate heavy equipment such as front loaders, forklift, skid-steer, dump trucks and Jet-Vac Truck. Must be able to respond to emergency calls as needed and work

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