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Water Reclamation Facility Operator

City of Bozeman
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The City of Bozeman Water Reclamation Facility team is excited to be accepting applications for a Water Reclamation Facility Operator. The ideal candidate will be passionate about protecting the East Gallatin River through the collection and testing of water samples and the operation and maintenance of a variety complex mechanical equipment including pumps, compressors, blowers, boilers, turbines, vehicles, and electrical systems in assigned division.

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits!   As a City of Bozeman employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community.  This great opportunity also provides enrollment in an established retirement system with significant employer contribution (9.07%), generous vacation and sick time accruals, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, and excellent medical/dental/vision benefits.

Bargaining Unit: Teamsters
Fair Labor Standards Act Status: Non-Exempt
Work Week:  Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:00om during initial training and/or transitioning to four 10-hour days from Wednesday -Saturday or Sunday - Wednesday.  *Shifts may vary as needed.
 
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)

  • Collects and conducts tests on water samples in accordance with EPA and State regulations;
  • Maintains complete and accurate records of facility operation functions, tests, results, and preventive and corrective maintenance work performed;
  • Operates a variety of mechanical gates and valves to regulate the flow of wastewater through various treatment processes to ensure the production of effluent water;
  • Performs treatment analysis and processes control tests;
  • Adjusts equipment to maintain treatment parameters, and to maintain proper flows to ensure maximum efficiency of facility equipment;
  • Inspects facility equipment and reports any failures or operating difficulties, including initiating work orders and request repairs;
  • Performs preventive and corrective maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, and repair on equipment, vehicles, and facilities to ensure safe and efficient operation, including welding, fabrication, carpentry, plumbing, and minor electrical repairs;
  • Inspects, lubricates, and services vehicles and equipment according to prescribed schedules;
  • Repairs or rebuilds City equipment including pumps, electric motors, boilers, compressors, blowers, boilers, turbines, gear reducers, valves, tractors, loaders, graders, lawn mowers, and other related equipment;
  • Operates, adjusts, and performs basic maintenance of facility equipment to ensure compliance with established standards, including welding, fabrication, carpentry, and minor electrical repairs;
  • Observes meters, gauges, charts, and instruments, and accurately records all findings accordingly;
  • Monitors facility operations to ensure all processes are conducted in a safe and efficient manner, and in compliance with Federal rules and regulations;
  • Ensures all chemicals are handled in a safe and proper manner;
  • Maintains the interior and exterior of the Treatment Facility in a clean and orderly manner to ensure a safe work environment;
  • Reads and interprets manuals, drawings, and specifications as required;
  • Operates a variety of hand, power, and shop tools, light, medium, and heavy duty equipment, and vehicles appropriate to the functional area of assignment;
  • Observes safe work methods, and utilizes related safety equipment as required;
  • Provides needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees in the same or similar class of positions;
  • Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
  • Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas;
  • Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
  • Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
  • Performs other duties consistent with the role and function of this classification.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED; and
  • At least two years formal training or education beyond high school in Water Quality Technology, Biology, Chemistry, or a closely related field (Associate’s Degree is preferred); and
  • Some (1-3 years) experience in lab work or water analysis; and
  • Some (1-3 years) experience working with mechanical systems and equipment, including operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair; or
  • Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Substantial knowledge of the basic principles and practices of wastewater treatment and reuse;
  • Substantial knowledge of the use and maintenance of related hand and power tools;
  • Substantial knowledge of established basic principles of record keeping;
  • Substantial knowledge of Federal, State, and City safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures;
  • Substantial knowledge of mathematics, physics, and fluid flow to ensure accurate and efficient measurements and calculations;
  • Substantial knowledge of related electrical and electronics principles and troubleshooting techniques;
  • Ability to analyze mathematical and physical data in an efficient and precise manner;
  • Ability to collect, test, and analyze wastewater samples;
  • Ability to read and interpret piping diagrams and equipment shop drawings;
  • Ability to learn to read and interpret pump curves;
  • Ability to work with hazardous chemicals and high voltage electricity in a safe and proper manner;
  • Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
  • Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions;
  • Ability to prepare and present accurate and reliable reports containing findings and recommendations;
  • Ability to operate or quickly learn to operate a personal computer using standard or customized software applications appropriate to assigned tasks;
  • Ability to use logical and creative thought processes to develop solutions according to written specifications and/or oral instructions;
  • Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
  • Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology;
  • Integrity, ingenuity, and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks.

Required Special Qualifications:

  • Valid Driver’s License at time of hire and obtain a Montana Driver’s License within 60 days of employment;
  • Satisfactory response to the appropriate post-conditional offer process;
  • Must be able to respond to the Bozeman Water Reclamation Facility within 20 minutes of being notified when assigned to stand-by;