Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Imagine if you were given an opportunity to connect with others who work to keep our community the most livable and safe it can possibly be. If you like to work with your hands and have basic mechanical and computer skills, you may be a great addition to our Public Works team. Make a difference with the City of Hutchinson!

Under the supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Systems Supervisor, the WWTP Operator is responsible for operating and monitoring departmental equipment to effectively treat wastewater prior to its discharge, and for maintaining and repairing treatment plant equipment, buildings and infrastructure, and lift station equipment. This employee should possess a strong mechanical aptitude, technical and effective written and oral communication skills.

This is an entry-level position; therefore, we would be willing to train you on the following skills.

Work schedule : 6 : 00am - 4 : 30pm, Monday through Thursday or 6 : 00 a.m. - 4 : 30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

A DAY IN THE LIFE :

• Monitors treatment equipment and processes; takes sludge samples and sludge depth samples; collects samples for laboratory testing;
• Operates solids handling equipment including gravity belt thickener and centrifuge; monitors aeration basins for proper dissolved oxygen levels; handles and uses chemicals, including sodium hypochlorite and polymer, in a safe manner;
• Records and interprets equipment meter readings, water meter readings, operation log entries and prepares operational reports; performs cleaning, maintenance and repairs as required to equipment such as : boilers, compressors, blowers and pumps; lift stations, pumps, gates, valves, barscreens, clarifiers, cyclones, and grit equipment;
• Makes emergency repairs to lift stations as necessary; cleans and maintains weirs; cleans and maintains the outfall line; cleans and maintains plant facilities and equipment;
• Performs general maintenance tasks such as operating lawn mowers, trimmers, general building cleaning / maintenance, and snow and ice removal during inclement weather; operates department equipment including pumps, tractors, and trucks; responds to various alarms involving operations and maintenance;
• Practices with safety equipment, and attends safety meetings; and assists other departments as the need arises.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL :

BENEFITS :

The City of Hutchinson employs over 400 employees that serve our community every day. City employees make Hutchinson a great place to live, work, and play. We take pride in our work and it shows. Come be a part of a workforce that makes a difference! We're always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team.

City of Hutchinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

All employees will be asked to consent to background and drug screening prior to starting employment.

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