Residual Plant Operator I
Date: Aug 4, 2022
Location: Birmingham, AL, US, 35223
Company: Birmingham Water Works
Job Information
Job Title: Residuals Operator I Dept: 32645, Shades Mountain Sludge Plant
Reporting Relationship: Superintendent Exempt Status: Non-Exempt
Grade: 10 Shift: Mon - Fri, 7am - 3:30pm
Salary: $19.49 (40,533.70) - $27.75 ($57,729.81)
General Responsibilities
Responsible for dewatering treatment residuals and return water to head of plant. Collect and transport residuals to BWWB landfill and maintain equipment to operate at maximum performance.
Essential Job Functions
1. Maintain sludge pumps and related feed equipment.
2. Responsible for daily work for monthly chemical and operation figures.
3. Maintain inventory of replacement parts.
4. Move sludge from settling basins and assist in cleaning of basins.
5. Inspect dump trucks and order chemicals for operation of Solids Dewatering Plant.
6. Service dewatering equipment and perform regular maintenance. 7. Inspect equipment used in dewatering department and maintain record logs.
8. Responsible for dewatering of treatment residuals and returning water to the head plant. 9. Perform other duties as assigned
Essential Job Functions Con't
Education
Education:
High school graduate or equivalent required.
Certificates, Licenses, Registration:
Valid Alabama Driver’s License
Commercial Driver’s License B required
MUST pass BWWB Entrance Exam for Filter Plants.
Experience
Three years of maintenance or related experience. Experience in operating a dump truck is required. Must have a comprehensive knowledge of basic chemistry and math; must be able to understand procedures and regulations and apply them to coordinate specific activities; must have clerical and numerical perception
Supervision
NONE
Physical Demands
Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods of time
Reaching by extending hand(s) or arms(s) in any direction
Finger dexterity required, manipulating objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
Communication skills using the spoken word
Ability to see within normal parameters
Ability to hear within normal parameters
Ability to move about
Work Enviroment
Loud noise; inside and outside; exposed to extreme hot/cold weather conditions and hazardous chemicals.
Nearest Major Market: Birmingham