Water Wastewater Driver and Operator at Town of Telluride – Telluride, Colorado

Department: Public Works
Reports to: Lead Water Wastewater Lab Tech Operator
FLSA: Non Exempt
Grade: Water and Wastewater Certification "D": 30
Water and Wastewater Certification "C": 35

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Lead Water and Wastewater Lab Tech, this position operates, maintains, and troubleshoots the water and wastewater treatment facilities and has primary responsibility for biosolids transport and disposal. This is a CDL required position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Water and Wastewater Operation and Maintenance
Perform daily walk throughs and operational maintenance of water and wastewater plants
Maintain service pumps, motors, valves, generators; recognize and report equipment failures
Monitor operation of pump and plant equipment; troubleshoot malfunctions
Perform preventive maintenance and minor repairs of equipment and infrastructure
Monitor plant performance and SCADA computer in accordance with codes, regulations, and requirements
Respond to plant alarms; troubleshoot and take corrective actions
Perform facility grounds maintenance, including cleaning equipment and tanks and janitorial duties
Fill in for lab technicians as needed; perform sampling collection, instrument calibration and reporting
Maintain records and perform data entry to ensure compliance with reporting requirements to government
agencies; order plant-related equipment and chemicals
Utilize asset management software; enter data
Perform fats, oil, grease inspections and enforce compliance
Other tasks and special projects as assigned

Distribution and Collection System
Maintain distribution tank storage, collection lines, and pump stations
Read residential and commercial water meters; repair meters and cross-connection control devices
Review Certificate of Occupation for backflows; test backflow preventers
Assist with flushing and cleaning of lines, manholes, and maintaining flow instrumentation

Driving
Drive biosolids truck and trailer to the composting site; dispose of bio-solids and track application of biosolids
Maintain biosolids logs; maintain reporting compliance with Federal and State safety regulations and procedures
Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts on paved and/or uneven terrain; plow snow
Perform pre and post driving inspections

Safety
Recognize and report unsafe conditions; work safely to prevent accidents
Comply with all safety manuals, procedures, and trainings
Perform pre and post trip inspections and basic maintenance checks on biosolids and plow vehicles

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Experience/Licenses/Certifications):
High school diploma or equivalent; valid Driver’s License; one (1) to two (2) years of experience working in public works operations, maintenance, and/or construction preferred; Commercial Class A Driver’s License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement or ability to gain within six (6) months of employment; must maintain CDL in good standing throughout employment; Class D Water and Wastewater Certification within six (6) months of employment; First Aid and CPR certification required throughout employment. This position is subject to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration drug and alcohol testing requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:
Knowledge of: working knowledge of operations, methods, and procedures of a water and wastewater treatment plant; working knowledge of the machinery used for wastewater treatment and pumping stations; mechanical equipment and ability to diagnose and correct equipment malfunction; basic machinery preventative maintenance and repair; basic knowledge of State and Federal rules governing wastewater discharges and worker safety; safe usage of chemicals used to treat water; FMCSA Post Accident Thresholds.

Skill in: learning and performing a wide range of assignments in the operation and maintenance of the Town’s water and wastewater system; working independently with little to no supervision; strong attention to detail; reading, writing, compiling, analyzing data, and reporting daily; monitoring control panels, gauges, and meters to ensure proper plant operation; using Microsoft products; working well with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment; using hand, precision, and power tools; safe driving; problem solving; utilization of different software and hardware.

Environmental Factors:
Essential duties of this job are performed both inside an office environment and outside under varying and adverse weather conditions with daily exposure to continuous noise, dust, allergens, chemicals, solvents, fumes, smoke, gases, grease, oil, electrical energy, and around moving vehicles. Working conditions include traveling to the composting site to dispose of biosolids and are subject to adverse weather conditions. Work performed indoors is subject to noxious odors
and confined spaces and heights; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud in the production area.

Physical Factors:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee performs heavy manual labor and is required to sit, stand, walk; use hands to handle, or feel, and talk or hear; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift 50 pounds.
Ability to fulfill on-call requirements. Ability to operate vehicles and equipment compliant with FMCSA safety standards. Some combination of climbing and balancing to include climbing ladders, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling.