| Location | San Francisco, CA |
Description
The City of San Mateo Public Works Department is Looking for a
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III
The Department
The Public Works Department's Environmental Services Division (ESD) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the City's 15.7 million gallon per day (MGD) conventional activated sludge wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). The WWTP serves a population of more than 140,000 with an annual operating budget in excess of $15 million and has a staff of 28 professional and technical personnel. Upgrades currently in progress to the WWTP include new liquids treatment process facilities consisting of new headworks, primary treatment, and biological nutrient removal/membrane bioreactor (BNR/MBR) process. When you join the Public Works Department, you will work among collaborative and energetic colleagues who share a passion for serving our San Mateo citizens and improving the community in which we live and work. Our team is comprised of individuals with diverse talents and experience in various fields. We will provide you with a wide range of opportunities in a team-based collaborative environment while helping you achieve your professional goals.
Collaboration, Innovation, Respect, Creativity, Transparency and Informed Risk-taking are attributes within the City's mission, values and organizational principles that we are seeking in the candidates.
The Position
The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III performs highly skilled and semi-skilled work in the operation of all equipment in a wastewater treatment plant on an assigned shift; supervise daily operation of plant periodically in absence of shift supervisor; and to do related work as required. Duties do not include budget preparation or conducting performance evaluations or disciplinary actions. Receives direction from the Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent or the Wastewater Treatment Plant Shift Supervisor. Exercise lead supervision over Operators I/II and Operators-in-Training. This is an advanced journey level class in the Plant Operator series. This position is distinguished from Operator I/II by its lead function and the degree of technical expertise required in performing the more complex work. This class is responsible for lead supervision of Operators I/II and Operators-in-Training.
Supervise daily operation of plant in absence of Wastewater Treatment Plant Shift Supervisor; supervise and participate in special projects.
Act as and perform the duties of the Designated Operator-in-Charge as needed in accordance with State regulations. Operate treatment plant vehicles and stationary machinery as required.
Foster and maintain good working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Assist in the requisition and purchases of supplies and materials.
Operate wastewater treatment facilities to control flow and processing of wastewater, sludge, and effluent; monitor gauges, meters and control panels; observe variation in operating conditions, interpreting meter and gauge readings and test results to determine processing requirements.
Operate valves and gates; start and stop pumps, engines, and electric motors to control and adjust flow and treatment processes; operate and maintain boilers; perform routine maintenance work on valves, tanks, related equipment, and facilities.
Monitor, adjust and troubleshoot as needed plant operational processes utilizing data-driven technology, such as the SCADA or PCS system.
Fully utilize the computerized work systems in accordance with workflow processes.
Collect samples and perform routine laboratory tests and analyses.
Maintain the plant operations shift logbook.
Weekends, holidays and shift work are required.
Supervise and train less experienced Operators on assigned shift.
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
For a complete list of duties, reference our job specifications at https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/DocumentCenter/Index/86