WASTEWATER PLANT OPERATOR I

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Wastewater Plant Operator I is an entry-level position in wastewater lagoon aeration treatment operations.

Work is routine and involves the basic operation, maintenance and control at the Wastewater Lagoon Aeration

Treatment facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Operate and maintain activities of wastewater lagoon aeration treatment facilities throughout the Gila River

Indian Community.

 Perform operation and maintenance of the wastewater lagoon aeration treatment, facilities, ground

maintenance, and building maintenance.

 Attend training programs to conduct regular work in areas of safety certification within assigned areas of

wastewater treatment.

 Suggest ideas in order to improve operational efficiency in wastewater systems and lagoon aeration treatment

operations.

 Ensure safe operation of all equipment systems and facilities.

 Follow all applicable safety standards and practices, including work-zone safety, Blue Stake, personal

protective equipment, confined space entry, lockout-tagout procedures, and hazard communications as

mandated by OSHA and other agencies.

 Attend meetings as required.

 Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

 Working knowledge of the functions and servicing requirements of wastewater lagoon aeration treatment

facilities machinery and equipment, and of the processes involved in the treatment and disposal of wastewater.

 Mechanical aptitude in the use of hand tools.

 Ability to follow standardized procedures for operation, maintenance, and repair of utility systems; sample

water and wastewater; maintain current data files; prepare reports.