Hardin County Water District No.1- Radcliff Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III
Hardin County Water District No.1- Radcliff Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III
TITLE OF POSITION: Wastewater Plant Operator – Class III (Non-Exempt, Hourly with Overtime
DEPARTMENT: Radcliff Wastewater System
BASIC POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under supervision, performs tasks related to the daily operations of a Class III Public Wastewater Treatment Plant.
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS: Performs routine designated tasks at the wastewater treatment plant and facilities to develop and maintain proficiency in all operations and maintenance functions. Must be able to work a shift with no supervision. Perform all phases of the wastewater treatment process; Equipment maintenance and cleaning; Computer based records management; Wastewater testing; Operating, monitoring and calibrating wastewater instrumentation; Maintenance of plant grounds & mowing; Receiving and answering customer phone calls, Observe and learn how to research and perform pilot studies as needed to optimize and improve plant operations; Provide daily reports and updates to other operators and wastewater supervisor; Monitor and operate sludge processing equipment; Perform tests, to include mixed liquors and other indicators of wastewater quality within plant; Comply with and follow District and industry safety standards and operate District vehicle as necessary. Must have a thorough understanding of the process/flow of the wastewater treatment plant. Must have a basic understanding of the attached collections system. Must be competent in validation of Discharge Monitoring Report for KY-DOW. Any and all other job duties as may be assigned. Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality is required.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE: Required to work unsupervised at times and perform assigned and non-assigned tasks and duties. Must operate a wastewater treatment plant which includes using math, basic understanding and comprehension of biology and chemistry as used in wastewater treatment operations, talk with customers politely and understand and explain District policies and assist with treatment process decisions, and adhere to all District, local, state and federal safety and wastewater treatment rules and regulations, to include but not limited to, the Clean Water Act.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Must move throughout wastewater plant facility which includes climbing up and down steep stairs and ladders, monitor visual and audible alarms; requires lifting boxes, computer cases or other objects up to 50 lbs. Read documents, view and operate multiple size and locations of computer monitors and tactile keyboards, mouse / touch-pad and operate other office equipment. Requires travel in vehicle, driving own and HCWD1 owned vehicles. Requires working outdoors in all types of weather; some travel required to other locations within Kentucky or neighboring states to attend training as needed.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS Work is mostly outdoors and includes exposure to all weather conditions; Work environment involves moderate to severe health and safety risks so incumbent must learn safety procedures and personal protection methods and practices. Safe driving record required.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING High school diploma or equivalent, must hold a Kentucky Class III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators Certification. Class work in Microbiology or related field preferred; Prior experience in equipment maintenance preferred. Valid driver’s license required.
To apply please visit https://hcwd.com/employment or email kbrewer@hcwd.com with any questions.