Job Information
CITY OF COLVILLE Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Pretreatment Inspector in COLVILLE, Washington
*JOB TITLE: * Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I/Pretreatment Inspector
*FLSA STATUS: * Non-Exempt
*REPORTS TO: * Wastewater Treatment Plant Director/Operator in Charge
*SUPERVISES: * None
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
This position performs Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I duties as directed by the Wastewater Treatment Plant Director/Operator in Charge, in compliance with NPDES Permit WA 0022616 -- City of Colville as approved by the State of Washington Department of Ecology. This position is also responsible for the execution of the City's Pretreatment Ordinance. This position performs all building and grounds maintenance for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. This position will be trained in laboratory analysis as a backup to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
* WWTP Operator I duties:*
- Basic Operation - Performs vehicle and equipment repairs on pickup, mowing equipment, electric motors, and pumps in plant maintenance building. Performs minor plumbing and electrical repairs. Safe and professional operation of backhoe and pickup mounted snowplow, and tractor mounted mowers. Performs building and grounds maintenance using mowers, gas-operated tools, power and hand tools, and hoists. Adjusts and repairs mechanical and process equipment and performs other related operational duties. Accurately and legibly records equipment and instrument data in a format as prescribed. Works with Water/Sewer Department on maintenance and operation of the wastewater collection system. Operates Dump Truck, provides traffic control when needed. Responsible for Weed Control at WWTP facility including Lagoons, assists Street Department with weed control in City right-of-ways when needed.
- Process Control - Collects biological samples of wastewater and biosolids from various treatment stages and performs limited analysis utilizing standard laboratory equipment and standards. Troubleshoots and/or repairs valves, Ultra-Violet disinfection components and treatment plant equipment failures. Assists with wastewater samples and testing, such as: biochemical demand, pH, total and settleable solids, fecal and total coliform cultures, and other testing required by the NPDES permit. Cleans the treatment structures, basins, and buildings on a routine schedule. Required to meet or exceed mandated water quality standards, 365 days per year.
Pretreatment Inspection Duties:
Inspection and sampling of local industries and commercial pretreatment devices including restaurant grease interceptors; conduct commercial stormwater inspections; conduct sampling at various industrial facilities, City facilities and field locations; develop procedures and documents for the City's pretreatment program; review current literature and regulations and disseminate information appropriately; review sampling data, analyze results and develop appropriate reports for industry and regulatory agencies; work with local businesses, other City departments and other public agencies in evaluating the effects of hazardous chemicals on the City's Wastewater and Stormwater systems; develop and disseminate information on pollution prevention, Best Management Practices and stormwater controls for the educational benefit of industry and the public; develop and implement technology based local limits and revisions; develop and implement industrial waste survey and updates; develop and incorpora