Definition
The successful applicant, under supervision, operates, monitors and maintains all plant
equipment and components, including but not limited to; pumps, valves, gearboxes, fans,blowers, aerators, flow controls; reads and interprets meters, gauges and charts; maintains and upgrades mechanical electrical systems.

Distinguishing Characteristics
The incumbent performs the duties of the Wastewater Plant Operator II which includes conducting regular on-site inspections of plant and system operations making appropriate adjustments to process controls ensuring that operational problems are identified and corrected; ensures that the plant is operating within safety standards
established by the City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, administered by the Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).

Essential Duties (may include but not limited to):
• Operate and monitor the operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant equipment
• Regulate operation of plant equipment.
• Read and record plant instrument and control panel data.
• Perform plant control tests in accordance with prescribed procedures; make adjustments as necessary.
• Maintain and repair plant equipment, make emergency repairs as necessary.
• Collect laboratory samples, perform chemical analysis, and data as specified .
• Maintain operating logs; review logs and other records and recommend or take appropriate action.
• Perform minor building/facility maintenance and repair; perform grounds maintenance.
• Respond to routine inquiries and/or complaints from the public regarding odors, water quality, effluent discharge,
etc.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, and the public by using principles of good
customer service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:
•Basic laboratory techniques and apparatus used in making standard tests.
•Principles and practices of the operation of wastewater treatment plants and routine maintenance of pumps, valves,electric motors, generators, and various filters.
•Arithmetic and basic mathematical calculations.
•Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
•Principles and practices of work safety.
•Knowledge of the application of the principles and practices of wastewater treatment processes control.
•Methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in wastewater treatment plant operation and maintenance.
•Applicable Federal and State standards and regulations relative to wastewater treatment plant operation.
•Practices and procedures related to wastewater treatment plant and collection system operation and maintenance.

Ability to:
•On a continuous basis, know and understand operations and observe safety rules. Intermittently analyze problemtreatment processes and/or equipment; identify process and equipment issues; remember equipment and toollocation; and explain process or equipment issues to others.
•Intermittently, sit while reading work orders or instructions/ specifications and completing forms or reports; stand,bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and reach when monitoring equipment or processes, taking samples, conductinglaboratory tests or performing equipment maintenance and repair; perform simple and power grasping, pushing,pulling and fine manipulation; visually differentiate between colors used for chemical coding; distinguish colorchanges; see and hear equipment operation and various alarms/warning systems; and lift very heavy weight. Mustbe able to pick up 50 lbs. of dead weight.
•Read and interpret schematics, plant diagrams, equipment specifications and operations and technical manuals.
•Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
•Obtain information through interviews and dialogue; and deal fairly and courteously with the public.
•Analyze situations quickly and objectively and determine a proper course of action.
•Be subject to emergency stand-by and call-out.
•Use a computer, calculator, telephone, and photocopy machine.
•Use a tractor, dump truck, light truck and hand and power tools.
•Understand and follow written and oral instructions.
•Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
•Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
•Independently operate and monitor the wastewater treatment plant equipment and processes; and makeadjustments as necessary within prescribed procedures and criteria.
•Independently perform routine maintenance and repair of plant equipment.
•Independently perform laboratory tests.

Qualifications
Training: Education and experience needed to obtain a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II certificate issued by
the California State Water Resources Control Board
Experience: Two years of experience relative to the operation and maintenance of a Wastewater Treatment Facility,
knowledge of operation and repairs of pumps, AC motors, piping, compressors, plant machinery, electrical controllers
and starters.
License and Certificates:
• Possession of a valid Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate Grade II or higher, as issued by the
California State Water Resources Control Board
• Possession and maintenance of a valid driver's license.