Racine Wastewater Utility ~ Wastewater Operator In-Training
Hiring Salary: $58,942 – $69,343; max $83,212 Annually
Location: Racine, WI
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Water and Wastewater Utilities
Job Number: 202500018
Closing: 03/19/25
Job Description ~ Exciting opportunity for those with technical ability and care about the environment. Come join the Racine team keep the Great Lakes healthy by becoming a Treatment Plant operator. This position monitors treatment, adjusts equipment parameters, protects regional water quality.
Core Functions
- Assists in operating bar screens, conveyors, blowers, clarifiers, chemical feed systems, ultraviolet disinfection systems, belt filter presses, gravity belt thickeners, and other equipment used to treat wastewater by settling, aeration, disinfection, and solids digestion.
- Abides with treatment methods prescribed by State regulations, as well as Utility SOPs.
- Assists with starting and stopping pumps, valves and gates (manual or remote control), engines, and generators to control flow through filtering, settling, aeration, and solids digestion processes.
- Assists with monitoring variations in operating conditions and interprets meter, analyzer, and gauge readings to determine volume and mass loading requirements to various plant processes; including timing for the initiation of plant blending processes and adding treatment equipment to remediate elevated wet weather flows, and vice versa.
- Maintains log of operations and records meter and gauge readings of various plant processes; detects equipment malfunctions.
- Removes obstructions from screens to accelerate influent flow velocity.
- Collects wastewater samples and performs basic laboratory tests.
- Assists with troubleshooting, performing minor repairs, and assist mechanics in the performance of regular and unscheduled maintenance and repairs on plant equipment.
- Assists with lubricating equipment such as pumps, chains, valves, conveyors.
- Assists with unloading chemicals from tank trucks into proper storage tanks.
- Cleans and maintains buildings and equipment such as filter screens, processing tanks, walkways and other areas of plant using hose, brushes and chemical solutions.
- Assist with checking plant boiler systems for proper operation and water levels.
- Adheres to all safety procedures as defined by the Utility work and safety rules.
- Navigates a computer screen, and interprets SCADA system data.
- Works cooperatively with other departments and staff to respond appropriately to emergency situations.
- Assist in conducting tours for City, schools, and public groups; addresses concerns and questions.
- Shadowing of other departments to gain a full understanding of the wastewater process.
Qualifications
- Wet laboratory skill and knowledge is a plus.
- Proficiency with computer applications is required; including desired knowledge of programmable logic controllers.
- Valid state-issued motor vehicle operator’s license is required.
For full job description and to apply online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/racinewi/jobs/4848199/wastewater-operator-in-training?page=3&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs