The Certified Biological Waste Water Treatment Operator is responsible to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances, policies and permits. Performs all technical, operational and maintenance duties within the Waste Water Treatment Plant, in the most efficient and cost effective manner.
- Required to maintain efficient and continuous plant performance to ensure a safe and clean effluent; collects daily samples; inspects pumps daily; runs process controls and records results; add chemical; required to maintain accurate records of all areas of operations for EPA and State regulations.
- Operates sludge belt press, monitors belt speed, alignment, and tension; adjusts polymer mixing levels; controls sludge wasting amounts; completes wash down and maintenance of equipment.
- Monitors and records gauge readings of influent and effluent, check motors, pumps, and solids/water level according to designated schedule; collects wastewater samples to be analyzed.
- Maintains all mechanical equipment, grounds and buildings, performs preventive maintenance of the pumps and related equipment in the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Cleans as well as maintains the grit removal equipment.
- Measures the solid levels in all the system "tanks" or basins and inspects the generators weekly and repairs if necessary. Cleans and washes the bar screens, Andritz screens and compactors as well as the tanks and UV system lights. Drive a dump truck, operates a bobcat, loader, and backhoe.
- Operates and maintains the belt filter press and line stabilization equipment. Rotates on weekend work and/or holiday work schedule as required.
- Performs stand-by duties as required by supervisor (24 hours for 7 days, as needed).
- Answers telephone and provides customer service; responds to service calls; removes blockages and repairs broken lines and should participate in training and safety programs as required.
- Operates lime stabilization for Class A Biosolids and runs tests on Biosolids for quality control and also collects wastewater samples to be analyzed.
This position is not responsible for supervising others. This position receives direction from WWTP operational leadership.
Experience: Five (5) years of related experience required.
Education: High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.
Licenses & Certifications: Valid, insurable NC Driver’s License required. NC Wastewater Certification of Grade II or higher required.
- Requires knowledge of operating theory and principles as well as electrical and mechanical equipment used in the Waste Water Treatment Industry.
- The ability to detect faulty operating characteristics in equipment or processes and institute remedial action is essential.
- A thorough knowledge of safety regulations is required.
- Required to maintain specified records and logs of system operation and prepares necessary reports for EPA and State permits.
- Must possess good mechanical skills and aptitude and the ability to follow instructions.
* Disclaimer Statement
This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions. Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s request.
EBCI reserves the right to revise the position description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist in emergency and/or disaster situations. Complete job description is found on application site.
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