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Description *The entire range of pay for this position is posted. Typical starting pay will be at the beginning of the range, depending on qualifications.* **Option to overfill as Wastewater Operator II.** pay range for Wastewater Operator II = $49,039 - $67,909/annually Primary Purpose Performs specialized skilled work in the operation and routine maintenance of wastewater treatment plant and related procedures. Supervision Under the direct supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager or as assigned

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs operations, maintenance on equipment and machinery in an activated sludge treatment plant including both conventional and tertiary treatment units including digesters, primary units, secondary units, and filters. Performs routine daily observations of the wastewater treatment plant. Performs maintenance tasks at the wastewater treatment plant, including general cleaning, preventative maintenance of equipment and assisting in repairs of equipment and vehicles as needed.

Assists in the preventative maintenance on motors, pumps, generators, engines, air compressors, surface aerators, mixers, screening devices, pneumatic and electronic instrumentation, high speed compressors, turbines, pneumatic operated valves, hydraulic flow meters, automatic electric control devices, chemical feed devices and all other equipment associated with sludge treatment system, conventional and tertiary treatment units. Maintains records and/or logs of work performed Collects samples and completes basic laboratory analysis as required. Operates wastewater sludge truck for the purpose of hauling sludge from the wastewater treatment system to the designated area for spreading.

Assists in the beautification of City grounds. Keeps records and logs as required. Deals effectively and courteously with fellow employees and the public.

Performs other duties as assigned. Important Duties Attends training sessions deemed appropriate by supervisor or department head. Maintains a neat and orderly work area.

Maintains appropriate supplies for assigned area. Minimum Qualifications Education & Experience Must be a High School graduate or equivalent. Must have six (6) months of experience at Wastewater Maintenance Trainee or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Must have a working knowledge of wastewater treatment operations; Effectively communicate through verbal skills; Effective time management skills; Must have cognitive and analytical skills; Be able to handle stressful situations; Be able to quickly assess or judge situations; Be able to make decisions under pressure in areas of responsibility; Ability to understand written descriptions in technical terminology; Must be able to memorize and retain information without reliance on written records or manuals; Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in sample collection and basic laboratory procedures; Must be able to demonstrate proficiency with computers, telephones, calculators, copy/fax machines, and familiar with Microsoft Office software. Must be able to perform effectively as a member of a team in carrying out the City's Mission, Vision, & Values as well as the Trust Edge Experience, which further establishes the foundation for our Mission, Vision, & Values through the 8-Pillars of trust, which are: Clarity, Compassion, Character, Competency, Commitment, Connection, Contribution and Consistency. Overall professionalism displaying the utmost integrity, discretion, courtesy, cooperation, discipline, and behavior.

Licensing/Certification Requirements Must possess a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with airbrakes and tanker endorsements. Must possess a Class "D" Missouri Wastewater Operator's License. Miscellaneous Requirements May be required to work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, or holidays.

Must work a rotating on-call schedule, and subject to emergency call-in. Must be a dependable person due to the small size of the work force. Will be subject to random substance abuse testing.

Supplemental Information Tools and Equipment Used All Treatment Plant equipment including but not limited to laboratory equipment, work trucks, mowers, sampling equipment, SCADA systems and various hand and power tools and electrical test equipment. Physical Demands Performs bending, squatting, crawling, twisting, kneeling, and reaching to ground level and overhead; Must be able to reach, grip and hold; Must be able to walk and stand for prolonged periods of time; Must be able to lift 60 pounds above their head; Must be able to push, pull and carry 100 pounds; Must have the ability to operate a computer keyboard and mouse. Sensory Demands Must have full color acuity to be able to distinguish between hose and wire colors to follow schematics, be able to see color differences of various stages of the treatment processes to distinguish potential problems.

Must have olfactory sense to aid in the determination of when equipment may be operating at too high of temperature and beginning stages of burning and detect possible operational problems of the treatment system. Must have full sense of touch and feel to detect unnatural vibration. Must have a sense of hearing to distinguish unnatural sounds of equipment and machinery and detect potential problems.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Both indoor and outdoor working environments with exposure to dust and pollen, toxic fumes, chemicals or smoke, contagious diseases, electrical and mechanical hazards associated with equipment, extreme noise; Subject to variety of extreme weather condition; Susceptible to safety hazards associated with working in and around high traffic volume; Works in confined places and awkward positions.

Selection Guidelines Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview, reference check and job-related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The City of Republic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment.

Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. We are committed to diversity and a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug testing is required.

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