Combined Sewer and Water Operator III

Job Description

Salary $74,719.20 – $90,803.04 Annually
Location Mason County, WA
Job Type Full-Time

Description
This classification is primarily responsible for the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plants, collection systems, drinking water facilities, and water distribution systems of the County to ensure quality operations of wastewater and drinking water systems for the citizens.

Essential Functions

Regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Monitor the wastewater plant processes and water system quality.
Perform laboratory testing and analysis to ensure compliance with established regulations.
Troubleshoot problems and maintain system machinery and equipment in accordance with established O&M requirements and for emergency repairs.
Respond to customer complaints and questions.
Perform collection system and distribution system responsibilities.
Perform new construction utility hook up inspections and locate underground utilities.
Inspects infrastructure and advises management regarding maintenance, operational and safety problems and recommends corrective action.
Attend appropriate training relevant to water, wastewater, and sludge as required to keep licenses active and abreast of new laws and technologies.
Maintain records and logs as required.
Maintains grounds and buildings.
Keep necessary inventory for testing and maintenance needs.

Minimum Qualifications
(Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities, required to successfully perform the job)

High school diploma or GED.
Two (2) years of underground utility installation and heavy equipment operation experience.
Group III Wastewater Operator Certification requires 4 years of domestic wastewater treatment plant operating experience, with at least 2 years at a Class II or higher plant, and 90 relevant credits/CEUs.  Some experience and education requirements can be substituted with excess education or experience, respectively.
The Water Distribution Manager Certification requires Three (3) years of water system experience, 12 months of which must be as an operator of a water system.
A Wastewater Collection Specialist I (WWC-1) certification requires 12 months of experience in a wastewater system.
A Cross Connection Specialist certification requires six months of operating experience in a public water system.