Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

The City of Cushing is accepting applications for the position of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled and skilled technical, operational, and maintenance duties related to the operation, maintenance, and repair of the City's wastewater treatment plant and associated pump stations.

Starting Wage: $18.50 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor the performance of plant equipment, gauges, charts, and pump stations.
• Record and maintain operational and statistical data related to plant performance.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and replace pumps, filters, gauges, controls, and other treatment plant equipment.
• Operate and monitor the computerized SCADA system.
• Collect wastewater samples and perform laboratory testing in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Analyze chemical, physical, and biological characteristics of wastewater.
• Chart laboratory test results for trend analysis and maintain all required Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) records.
• Evaluate operational data and make process control adjustments to ensure efficient plant operation.
• Prepare wastewater treatment reports and maintain accurate operational records.
• Perform process control calculations.
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow all applicable safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, other departments, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and equipment.
• Ability to operate and maintain wastewater treatment equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to perform laboratory testing and process control calculations.
• Ability to identify equipment malfunctions and perform routine repairs.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.

Work Schedule

This position requires shift work, weekends, and holidays. Employees are also required to participate in the department's on-call rotation.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Oklahoma driver's license (or ability to obtain) with a driving record acceptable to the City's insurance carrier.
• Possess a Class D Oklahoma Wastewater Operator License or have the ability to obtain it within six (6) months of employment.
• Within eighteen (18) months of employment, obtain:
  • Class C Oklahoma Wastewater Laboratory License; and
  • Class C Oklahoma Wastewater Operator License.

How to Apply

Applications are available at City Hall or may be downloaded from the City's website.

Submit your completed application and resume by:

Email: [email protected]
Mail:
City of Cushing
Attn: Human Resources
100 Judy Adams Blvd.
Cushing, OK 74023

For additional information, please call (918) 225-1659.

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The City of Cushing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.