Waste Water Plant Operator II
Purpose: An employee in this class operated a low pressure pipe water treatment plant and maintains operations within
permit discharge limits. The employee uses the mechanical and computerized gauges and equipment to monitor waste
water. When problems arise, an employee in this class will introduce and make simple adjustments to equipment and make
procedural changes within industry standards and regulatory requirements. Errors may have serious consequences to the
health and well-being of the school and community, and errors may require costly procedures if water supplies are shut
down. Employees in this class receive general supervision.
Qualifications:
• Experience or education in waste water plant operations
• Licensure as required by State Law
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Working knowledge of the process involved in the treatment of waste water, including computerized waste water
management systems
• Working knowledge of the machines and equipment used to pump and filter waste water and regulate water flow
• Working knowledge of laboratory techniques used in drawing and shipping waste water samples
• Working knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and policies regarding waste water treatment
• Skill in handling waste water samples for laboratory testing
• Skill in care of waste water treatment and monitoring equipment
• Ability to operate a computerized water treatment system
• Ability to maintain accurate record
• Ability to prepare reports
• Ability to recognize adverse waste water conditions and make immediate corrections
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Reads gauges to determine pressure and flow of waste water
• Times releases of water into fields according to soil type and condition
• Monitors waste water pressure to see that fields receive appropriate amounts of waste water
• Checks pumps, timers, and valves
• Adjust pressure and flow of waste water using computerized control system
• Maintains records
• Prepares reports
• Observes operation of pumps and gauges
• Performs minor maintenance on equipment
• Walks filter fields to check for water seepage
• Oversees maintenance of grounds surrounding waste water plant
• Responds to service calls at all hours



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This specification has been designed to represent the general nature and level of work found in positions in this class. As such, it is not intended to
contain all of the duties and qualifications required of any employee in a single position (job). Consequently, it is not to be perceived as a position
(job) description or as identification of essential functions as requires by ADA.
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