NEOGOV · 2 hours ago
TREATMENT/COLLECTION SYSTEM OPERATOR II
CA 92236, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$72K/yr - $87K/yr
4+ years expNEOGOV is a company that works with the City of Coachella, which is looking for a Treatment/Collection System Operator II. The role involves installing, maintaining, repairing, and operating equipment and facilities in a wastewater treatment plant and collection system, ensuring compliance with environmental standards and regulations.
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Responsibilities
Monitors plant operations equipment and processes to ensure compliance with environmental and public health standards, including monitoring and making adjustments to optimize efficiency, making chemical dosage changes, changing pumping rates, and monitoring all equipment daily
Reviews and analyzes automated information and control system data and revises equipment settings as appropriate; notifies supervisor of unusual situations and makes inspections or corrects system problems as necessary
Reads, records, and calculates readings of meters and gauges; interprets information into operational characteristics; changes flow meter charts; makes process adjustments according to information gathered, samples collected, readings, and records
Collects wastewater, sludge, and other samples from various phases of the treatment process; performs standard chemical and physical tests on these samples to ensure that plants are operating effectively and that regulatory requirements are being met
Interprets and performs routine laboratory and process tests to optimize plant performance, checks the results, and recommends changes to supervisor
Performs proper usage and handling of chemicals according to industry standards
Operates and assists in preventive maintenance on a variety of treatment plant equipment, such as electric motors, engines, gas and electric powered pumps, drive units, emergency systems, power generation systems, pressure and flow regulators, and other treatment plant fixtures and appliances
Operates valves, pumps, and automated controls to regulate the flow of wastewater through the system; operates valves to dispose of wastewater effluent
Removes blockages; replaces worn parts; assists maintenance as required
Lubricates pumps, motors, chains, conveyors, and other machinery and equipment
Performs preventative maintenance and services equipment according to an established schedule and inspects facilities and equipment to determine the need for maintenance or repair
Performs construction, maintenance, and repair activities of City wastewater utilities systems and facilities, including removing blockages through hydro-cleaning and rodding, vacuuming debris, root-cutting and extinction, monitoring and preventing problems through closed circuit television equipment, and installing and maintaining wastewater manholes
Maintains wastewater lines and pump stations to ensure continuous flow of City wastes
Provides for the installation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater mains and laterals
Operates and maintains the City's close circuit television system and equipment used to monitor and prevent problems in the wastewater system
Installs and maintains wastewater manholes, and makes minor repairs as directed; installs clean-out boxes and lids as required
Maintains the City's wastewater collection system in a safe and sanitary manner to ensure safe conditions for the City, including repairing broken wastewater mains and parts
Inspects and services pumps, check valves, and floats as necessary; vacuums wet wells, lift stations, and miscellaneous water basins
Assists in the installation of new wastewater laterals and mains, including hooking up laterals for new home construction
Performs asphalt and concrete repair and patchwork; removes trees, brush, and debris from right-of-ways and easements to access sewer main lines and laterals
Installs and maintains different metering devices throughout the City's infrastructure to monitor wastewater flows; downloads necessary information onto a computer
Performs smoke and dye tests of wastewater main lines to investigate illegal tapping
Inspects assigned City infrastructure for safety issues, structural integrity, and possible future work projects and programs, and appropriately marking areas that need to be repaired
Monitors contractors working with and around underground services to ensure the work is appropriately performed to code; addresses discrepancies as necessary
Maintains light, medium, and heavy-duty equipment and vehicles appropriate to the functional area of assignment
Operates a variety of hand and power tools and equipment related to work assignment as instructed
Performs a variety of general and ground maintenance activities, including mowing, edging, and trimming landscaped areas as scheduled, weed abatement, and painting facilities and equipment when needed
Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the workday
Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions
Responds to complaints and answers questions from public or escalates to supervisor, as necessary
Responds to operations, maintenance, and repair emergency situations as required
Maintains records and logs of daily activities; prepares reports as necessary
Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required
Performs duties of a disaster services worker in event of an emergency
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade
Two (2) years of experience in the operation, construction, maintenance, and/or repair of wastewater treatment and collection systems, and/or related facilities, systems, and appurtenances
In addition to the above, two (2) years of experience in operation, construction, maintenance, and/or repair of wastewater treatment and collection systems, and/or related facilities, systems, and appurtenances equivalent to that of the Treatment/Collection System Operator I at the City of Coachella
Valid California class C driver's license with satisfactory driving record and automobile insurance (class B preferred). Ability to obtain a valid California class B driver's license within twelve (12) months of employment
Valid Grade I Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the SWQCB (Grade II preferred). Ability to obtain a valid Grade II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the SWQCB within eighteen (18) months of employment
Valid Grade I Collection System Maintenance Operator Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA). Ability to obtain a valid Grade II Collection System Maintenance Operator Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) within eighteen (18) months of employment
Preferred
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Grade I Laboratory Analyst Certificate issued by the CWEA is desirable
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement plan through CalPERS. Classic Member 2%@60; New Member 2%@62. The City of Coachella does not participate in the Social Security program, except for the mandatory Medicare contribution for all regular positions.
Life Insurance/Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability
Employee Paid Supplemental Insurance Programs
Deferred Compensation Program
Flexible Spending Account
Education Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program
Vacation
Sick
Holidays
4/10 Work Schedule
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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