Wastewater Plant Technician

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 1. Independently trouble shoot any electrical,
mechanical, pneumatic, or hydraulic breakdowns that occur within the
plant or lift stations, and report to the Wastewater Superintendent or
immediate Supervisor as to what course of action is necessary to resolve
issue. 2. Independently maintain maintenance records on all major
equipment at the plant, lift station locations, and provide assistance
with the scheduling of preventive maintenance activities. 3.
Independently perform preventive maintenance tasks to include, but not
limited to; lubrication, pump alignment, balancing, pump
repair/replacement, and daily inspection of valves, pumps, motors,
screens, supporting equipment and flow meters. Preventive Maintenance is
performed throughout the plant and at lift stations to ensure all
equipment is operating correctly and efficiently. 4. Independently
responsible for operating and cleaning all equipment, facilities, and
processes related to the plant and lift stations. 5. Under the direction
of the Superintendent or immediate Supervisor monitor and operate biogas
collection and conditioning systems to ensure corrosion or malfunction
doesnt occur. 6. During Lab Technicians absence independently perform
required laboratory testing to include; pH, total suspended solids, BOD,
nitrogen-ammonia, fecal coliform, orthophosphate and total phosphorus.
7. Independently operate plant generators during routine scheduled
maintenance to ensure generators function properly when called for
during emergency power outages. 8. Under the direction of the
Superintendent or immediate Supervisor maintain and repair motor control
centers, automated process control systems, remote telemetry monitoring
systems, and process control software systems. 9. Under the direction of
the Superintendent or immediate Supervisor independently operate
wastewater treatment plant equipment to include pumps, air compressors,
motors, generators, solids removal equipment, chemical feed systems, and
monitor process control systems. 10. Independently organize work
assignments and perform follow-up inspections to ensure that work
performed was successful. 11. Independently operate biosolids equipment
to include; biosolids hauling trucks, front end loader, farm tractor,
and tow behind spreader. Under the direction of the Superintendent or
immediate Supervisor communicate with farmers to obtain WDNR site
approval for the purpose of biosolids spreading, and ensure that sludge
being land applied meets WDNR regulations and requirements. 12.
Independently perform general housekeeping as necessary to maintain
plant cleanliness to include; sweeping mopping floors, washing windows,
and painting of facilities and or equipment as needed. OTHER
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: One (1) or more years of progressively
increasing professional experience in the repair and maintenance of
mechanical equipment or automotive equipment, -and/or- One (1) or more
years of progressively increasing professional experience repairing and
maintaining industrial electrical equipment, including motor control
centers/VFDs, automated process control systems, remote telemetry
monitoring systems, and process control software systems. Experience
working as a wastewater treatment plant operator or working in the
water/wastewater industry preferred. APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wausauwi/