Job Information
CITY OF ST JOSEPH Plant Operator I in SAINT JOSEPH, Missouri
Job Summary/Scope
Monitors and maintains operations of a wastewater treatment facility during an assigned shift.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspects and monitors the operation of rakes, pumps, blowers, clarifiers, and digesters.
- Records data during assigned shift.
- Adjusts direction of flows and pumping rates as indicated by conditions in plant.
- Notifies supervisor if any problems arise in treatment plant operation.
- Tests for dissolved oxygen and collects samples for laboratory analysis.
- Inspects lift stations.
- Operates belt filter presses and belt bio-solids dryer.
- Performs minor maintenance, including lubing and greasing.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
Other Duties and Responsibilities
- Cleans equipment and buildings.
- Performs general housekeeping tasks.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Employee Behavior and Conduct
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.