WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR (I, II, or III) – Department of Public Works Job Openings

Overview

Position Title: WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR (I, II, or III)

Company: City Of Riverside Ca

Location: Riverside, Ca, US

Job Description:

The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Wastewater Plant Operator (I, II, or III) to fill multiple vacancies in the Sewer Treatment Division of the Public Works Department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The Riverside Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP) is located at 5950 Acorn Street Riverside, CA 92504. The plant was recently expanded and retrofitted to meet the needs of future generations. This plant expansion introduced several new technologies designed to produce high quality effluent water and increase the plant’s efficiency. As currently constructed, the RWQCP consists of two separate treatment plants with a common chlorine contact basin, de-chlorination and outfall structures. These provide preliminary, primary, secondary and tertiary treatment for a rated capacity of 46 million gallons per day (MGD) or enough to fill up 70 Olympic size pools.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) system development and upgrades.
• Observe variations in operating conditions.
• Assist in the supervision and training of less experienced operators.
• Assist Maintenance in the isolation and removal from service of process equipment.
• Collect samples and perform routine laboratory tests and analyses.
• Insure safe work practices are followed; instruct assigned personnel in proper work procedures and use of safety equipment; may use self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Interpret observations, meter readings and test results to determine processing requirements.
• Perform routine maintenance work on equipment and machinery.
• Perform the more complicated operational tasks and trouble-shoot process problems.
• Control, monitor and operate wastewater processes and equipment utilizing a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA).
• Assist in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA) system development and upgrades.
• Serve as the acting Senior Wastewater Plant Operator as required.
• Operate wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge and effluent; monitor gauges, meters, and control panels; observe variation in operating conditions; interpret meter and gauge readings; and test results to determine processing requirements.
• Supervise and participate in the operation of valves, gates, boilers, compressors, pumps, engines and electric motors to control treatment processes.
• Supervise and participate in the operation of wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge and effluent.
• Keep facility areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Assist in the supervision and training of Operators I and II.
• Operate valves and gates; start and stop pumps, engines, and electric motors to control and adjust flow and treatment processes; operate and maintain boilers and incinerators; perform routine maintenance work.
• Monitor gauges, meters and control panels.
• Perform in a leadership role for the more complex projects or assignments.
• Maintain shift log and record meter and gauge readings.
• Perform work outdoors at times in inclement weather.
• Maintain shift log and record meter and gauge readings.
• Collect samples and perform routine laboratory tests and analyses.
• Control, monitor and operate wastewater processes and equipment utilizing a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA).

Requirements:

• May require possession of or the ability to obtain an appropriate valid California Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator’s License based upon operational need and the duties assigned.
• Possession of a current, valid Grade II, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board within 24 months of employment.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Possession of a current, valid, Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the State Water Resources Control Board.