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TOWN OF KENNEBUNKPORT
Job Description
Job Title: Lead Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Department: Sewer Department
Reports To: Chief Operator
General Summary:
Oversees and assists in the operations and maintenance of the treatment plant, pump stations and collection system. To be available 24 hours a day for response to emergencies at the treatment plant, pump stations and collection systems.
Essential Job Functions:
- Assist the Maintenance Mechanic in troubleshooting electrical, mechanical, plumbing problems.
- Assist in the laboratory with sampling and testing practices and with any problems that may arise.
- Performs duties of Chief Operator and Maintenance Mechanic when he is not available.
- Assist the Chief Operator with purchasing of equipment upgrades.
- Helps maintain the alarm radio systems.
- Responsible for the cleanliness of the treatment plant and pump stations.
- Responsible for the safety procedures for the department’s personnel.
- Operate vehicles and mobile equipment for plant maintenance purposes.
- Reports and documents the results of inspections and work performed; and trains peers and subordinates as requested.
- Assures work is performed in a safe and professional manner by following established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures.
- Requires working knowledge of the standard practices, common tools, materials, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
- Requires basic knowledge relating to the maintenance of pumps, blowers, compressors, and other electrically driven equipment.
- Must have the ability to safely operate material handling equipment; and to safely use trade tools and equipment to inspect, maintain, or install equipment.
- Requires good reading, math, writing, scientific, and verbal skills; and the ability to read blueprints, specifications, and vendor instructions.
- Requires the ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
- Requires the ability to plan, organize, train, and functionally supervise subordinates.
- Must have the ability to establish effective working relationships with other employees.
- Everything listed under the job title Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:
- Process control of Activated Sludge Process, Sludge Dewatering and Composting.
- Strong mechanical, electrical and plumbing experience.
- Supervisory skills.
- Proficient in the use of computers.
- Work flexible hours and be on call.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for all aspects of treatment process.
- Safety procedures for treatment plants and collections systems.
- First Aid and CPR cards.
Education and Experience:
- 1-year college certificate or equivalent.
- 3-years experience.
- State of Maine Grade 3 Wastewater Plant Operator's License; or the ability to acquire a Grade 3 license within one year from date of hire.
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean and safe driving record.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
- Outdoors and maintenance/garage working conditions. Moderate to heavy lifting.
- Ability to work in various positions which require bending (60%), walking (25%), standing (10%), and sitting (5%).
- Requires lying on back, kneeling, crawling, twisting, and squatting.
- Body movements require working with hands extended above and below head and from body up to 40 minutes, using hand tools weighing up to 15 pounds.
- Must be able to lift and carry 75 pounds in standing and bending positions, and carry while walking distances of 10 feet.
- Ability to work on ladders, catwalks, and supports at heights of 50 feet above the ground and at various depths below the ground.
- Requires working in outside and inside environments with noise and all temperatures and climatic conditions, and must be able to work under adverse weather conditions for extended periods of time.
- Requires using chemicals and cleaning solvents to maintain and repair equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
*External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.
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