Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Work site environment

• Cold/refrigerated
• Confined spaces
• Dusty
• Hot
• Noisy
• Odours

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Analyze test results and instrument readings
• Collect and test water samples for chemical and bacterial content
• Collect waste and sewage samples, test and analyze results
• Complete and maintain plant logs and reports
• Maintain and repair installation equipment, help with the installation, the assembly, and repairs to equipment
• Maintain chemical feed stocks
• Make adjustments to plant equipment and systems
• Monitor and inspect plant equipment and systems to detect equipment malfunctioning and to ensure plant systems are operating normally
• Monitor and read recording instruments to detect equipment malfunctions and ensure plant systems and equipment are operating within prescribed limits
• Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the treatment and distribution of water
• Operate and monitor computerized control systems and related equipment to regulate the flow of sewage and to treat and dispose of sewage and wastes
• Patrol plant to check pumps, motors, filters, chlorinators and other plant equipment
• Read recording instruments to measure output and consumption levels, bacterial content, chlorine and fluoride levels
• Respond to customer complaints on water quality problems
• Transport and mix chemicals, and operate equipment used to unload chemicals

Additional information

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation
• Public transportation is not available

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Manual dexterity
• Overtime required
• Physically demanding
• Repetitive tasks
• Standing for extended periods

Own tools/equipment

• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Excellent oral communication
• Flexibility
• Reliability

Benefits

Long term benefits

• Group insurance benefits