Waste Water Operator
full-time•Manchester
About this role
Job Details
Job Location: Manchester, TN 37355
Position Type: Full Time
SUMMARY
Operates sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in wastewater (sewage) treatment plant to control flow and processing of sewage by performing the following duties.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of sewage.
Observes variations in operating conditions and interprets meter and gauge readings and tests results to determine load requirements.
Starts and stops pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of raw sewage through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes.
Maintains log of operations and records meter and gauge readings. Collects sewage samples and conducts laboratory tests.
Operates and maintains power generating equipment to provide steam and electricity for plant.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None Required
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with I O's and I OO's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to I 00 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualifications
What you'll do
- The Waste Water Operator operates sewage treatment and sludge processing equipment to control the flow and processing of sewage. Key duties include monitoring control panels, adjusting valves, and maintaining logs of operations.
About CITY OF MANCHESTER
View current job openings for the City of Manchester at: www.manchesternh.gov/jobs
At the City of Manchester, we are committed to our core values of SERVICE, PRIDE, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, INITIATIVE, and TEAMWORK. Together, they represent the “Manchester SPIRIT” that we strive to embody each and every day.
These core values inform all our decisions, both large and small. They are the guiding force behind how we interact with others, achieve our goals, and help make Manchester a great place to live, work, and play.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Waste Water Operator do at CITY OF MANCHESTER?
As a Waste Water Operator at CITY OF MANCHESTER, you will: the Waste Water Operator operates sewage treatment and sludge processing equipment to control the flow and processing of sewage. Key duties include monitoring control panels, adjusting valves, and maintaining logs of operations..
Is the Waste Water Operator position at CITY OF MANCHESTER remote?
The Waste Water Operator position at CITY OF MANCHESTER is based in Manchester, Tennessee, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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