Wastewater Treatment Operator Trainee

Job: Wastewater Treatment Operator Trainee

Department: Sugar Creek Wastewater Treatment

Salary:   Grade 13         

Hours: Daytime hours - Occasional Overtime                     

Summary: Wastewater Trainee learns the operations of a conventional wastewater treatment plant.  Works only when an experienced Operator is present.  Assist in various tasks, which include cleaning and maintaining facilities; monitoring controls, gauges, valves, meters, and assisting in the laboratory.  Incumbent works under the supervision of the assigned Grade IV Operator and the Wastewater Treatment Assistant Superintendent.

  Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist in the operation of the water treatment plant on an assigned shift
• Assist in performing quality control and process control functions
• Ensure adherence to safe working practices and procedures
• Assist in performing precise laboratory tests and record the results
• Assist in compiling, maintaining and updating plant operations logs and reports
• Assist in performing and recording mathematical calculations related to plant operations
• Check and maintain all equipment
• Perform routine plant cleaning and maintenance to include backwashing filters at prescribed intervals and hosing filters and basins
• Paint building and equipment
• Assist in calibrating chemical feed equipment and laboratory equipment
• Answer emergency calls
• Operate mowers and power equipment
• Perform other job related duties and special projects as required

Job Requirements:

• Be a graduate of an accredited high school or have a GED. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license, with a driving record suitable for insurability
• Required to obtain CDL class B within 3 months. 
• Ability to understand general chemistry, and use basic arithmetic and geometry. 
• Must attend various training and be able to receive Grade IV Wastewater certification within a 36 month time frame. 
• Possess the ability to effectively communicate both oral and written
• Ability to keep organized legible records. 
• Willing to travel overnight to attend continuing education courses/workshops. 
• Able to work in inclement weather conditions, which may include exposure to caustic/toxic chemicals. 
• Willing to work non-standard hours and overtime as required and able to respond after hours for emergencies. 
• Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position (walking, climbing, stooping, and bending). 

Posting Dates:               6/10/2020 – 6/21/2020

City Employees interested in this position should contact Kathy Railey at 256-329-6782.

Seniority alone will not be the determining factor.  Applicants must meet all requirements. 

External applicants may come to City Hall to fill out an application, or obtain an application on the City website at alexandercityal.gov.

This position is for a trainee position, however, if any candidate has a Grade IV Wastewater certification, the pay would be at a higher pay grade.

Alexander City is an Equal Opportunity Employer