WWTP Operator Job Description

Wage Range: $60,000 - $63,000 (DOE)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA with company contribution, Life Insurance, Disability, 401k + 3% Match

Travel: Minimal

  • Job Description

  • Operate and maintain the treatment plant in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and standards

  • Monitor plant functions and data outputs and react as needed to maintain production quality

  • Perform required checks and make necessary adjustments

  • Collect maintenance data and record readings

  • Repair and perform ongoing preventative maintenance of equipment and upkeep of property and plant grounds

  • Read, test, and sample water to endure water quality meets required standards and regulations

  • Prepare required reports and maintain plant records

  • Attend training classes and participate in self-study activities to keep abreast of changing technologies needed to maintain appropriate operating certificate

  • Respond to alarms at treatment plant when on call
    Reporting Relationships:

Position reports directly to, and is fully accountable to the Lead Treatment Plant Operator

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • 1+ years of satisfactory experience in WWTP Treatment Operations

  • Possession of, or ability of obtain, a Level 2 Operators WWTP License issued by WYDEQ
    • Physically capable of lifting up to 75 lbs
    • Current driver’s license with a clean driving record
    • Able to drive a pickup and trailer
    • Able to work in all types of weather conditions
    • Reliable Transportation
    • Precision and detailed oriented


    Standards and Performance
    The WWTP Operator shall be deemed to be performing in an acceptable manner when the following have been accomplished:
    • Good working relationship and communication with co-workers
    • Lead Treatment Plant Operator is satisfied with the quality and quantity of work
    • Tardiness is less than 3% and absenteeism is always communicated before the start of a shift
    • Work areas are neat and clean at the end of each shift