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Specifically in solids, it involves the operation of high-volume, high-speed centrifuges in order to recycle the sludge into usable organic fertilizer.\nUtilize computerized graphic displays for Centrifuges, conveyors, pumps, plus controlled chemical mixing and injection; then verify and interpret the process and direct proper personnel to resolve any problems, ensuring efficient and safe plant operations.\nMay perform skilled technical work in the operation of the Moccasin Bend Wastewater Treatment Plant, utilizing a bank of four computer monitors, monitoring all 88 pump stations and CSO’s from a secure location.\nMay observe, maintain, and provide Situational awareness to remote facilities operations via SCADA in order to control equipment, conditions, and personnel during a 12-hour rotating shift.\nCoordinate operational failures with the maintenance and Electrical departments or other agencies as required.\nMay coordinate with other departments, vendors, and Contractors for access to secure work sites.\nMay maintain contact via Radio/ phone communication with outside workers and contractors.\nMay conduct site visits after normal work hours as needed in case of loss of communication, station failure, or unforeseen problems as they arise.\nIf unable to troubleshoot/ repair problems in a timely manner, contact the on-call operator, mechanic, or electrician as needed.\nMay operate a City vehicle to carry out duties at pump stations throughout the city.\nMust meet regular attendance requirements.\nMust be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers, and citizens.\nMust accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.\nPerforms other duties as assigned.\nThis position is deemed essential during inclement weather situations and must report to or remain at work, even when administrative closings are announced, as determined by the Department Head.\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:\nHigh School Diploma or GED supplemented by vocational/technical training in wastewater treatment plant operations' or a related field and six (6) months of work experience in a wastewater treatment plant, operating chemical processing equipment, clarifiers, collecting and lab testing samples, sludge inventory, adjusting flows and/or reading meters; or any equivalent combination of education, training/experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.\nOR\nHigh School diploma or GED with six (6) months of water or wastewater operations experience and a Grade II Moccasin Bend Environmental Campus Wastewater Certification.\nThis is a career ladder position. This position will receive an automatic progression to Plant Operator 3 when the incumbent has achieved the required minimum qualifications and licenses/certifications for the next position in the series.\nLICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:\nValid Driver’s License\nKNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:\nKnowledge of operation, maintenance and repair of wastewater plant equipment and facilities; wastewater treatment principles, methods and practices; operation and maintenance of a wide variety of tools and equipment utilized in the trade; mathematical concepts; safety rules, codes and regulations and safe work methods and precautions related to the work; methods and precautions in storing and handling chlorine and other hazardous gasses and chemicals; routine process control tests; and preventative maintenance practices and procedures as applied to wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems.\nSkill in operating wastewater treatment plant equipment; performing routine maintenance and making operating adjustments to wastewater equipment; cleaning facilities and equipment; recognizing unusual, inefficient or dangerous operating conditions and taking appropriate action; reading and recording data from gauges and meters; performing routine control tests and adjust plant equipment accordingly; preparing and maintaining a variety of records and logs of work performed; and communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, and the general public, sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS:\nPositions in this class typically require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT:\nMedium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. 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