Wastewater Field Technician #2464 - Water & Wastewater Treatment Authority - WWTA

Under limited supervision, performs the operation and maintenance of the County Sanitary Sewer Collection System and Wastewater Treatment Plants, Grinder, STEP and STEG systems, and inspects service connections and new sewer construction. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** **:** (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is **not** a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.) Monitors daily operations, maintenance, and test sampling of the WWTA wastewater treatment plant and Sewer Collection System; inspect sewer construction projects; troubleshoots and maintains electrical controls, pump stations, wastewater treatment plants, Grinder, STEP and STEG systems, and sewage collection system, is responsible for workplace safety; reviews blueprints and construction project plans and specifications. Conducts, records, and submits testing data for wastewater treatment plant to TDEC, responds to operational breakdowns of collection system and treatment plants, Grinder, STEP and STEG systems, and broken sewer lines; maintains and files daily reports and records of construction projects and plant operations; assists with communication between the Wastewater Treatment Authority (WWTA), County departments, contractors, and the general public. Performs other related duties as assigned. Knowledge of wastewater and sanitary sewer construction plans and other documentation and specifications for the construction and maintenance of WWTA sewers and treatment facilities. Knowledge of WWTA rules and regulations and County policies and procedures. Knowledge of Federal and State codes and regulations relating to wastewater treatment, sanitary sewer operations, and workplace safety. Knowledge of the fundamental principles of supervision, sewer and wastewater system construction and maintenance project budgets. Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding, and applying applicable Federal and State rules and regulations, Hamilton County Policies and Procedures, WWTA rules and regulations. Skill in working with engineering specifications, construction plans and drawings, and coordinating contractor activities. Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with the public, department staff, other County departments, and contractors. Skill in effectively communicating in both oral and written form and in the efficient and timely performance of quality work. Knowledge of Federal and State codes and regulations relating to wastewater treatment, sanitary sewer operations and workplace safety. Knowledge of occupational hazard and effective /proper safety standards, practices and procedures related to equipment operation, heavy labor, and use of hand/power tools and equipment. Knowledge of personal protective equipment (PPE) application, use, and care. Knowledge of the Hamilton County area (locations and addresses). Skill in reading, interpreting, understanding, and applying applicable Federal and State rules and regulations, Hamilton County Policies and Procedures, and WWTA rules and regulations. Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with the public, department staff, other County departments, and contractors. Skill in effectively communicating in both oral and written form and in the efficient and timely performance of quality work. Skill and proficiency in routine vehicle maintenance, service and refueling. Proficiency in identify and working with and around utility locates (call in identify markings). Skill in strong time management, analytical, organization, and prioritization skills. Skill in working with a variety of hand tools and other equipment such as shovels, rakes, pry bars, chains, chain saw, etc. An Associate’s Degree in Environmental Science or a closely related…