The job requires at least one year of accredited technical training in the operation of wastewater treatment processes and five or more years of previous experience in the operation and maintenance of pumps, motors and related machinery; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.  A valid driver’s license is required.  A North Dakota Grade 4 Operator's Certificate is preferred or must obtained in a timely manner.  

Knowledge, skills and abilities include:

• Knowledge of local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations concerning treatment plant operations;

• Knowledge of the proper operation and maintenance of equipment used in the treatment process including pumps and motors;

• Knowledge of confined space entry and hazardous materials handling as related to treatment process;

• Knowledge of procedures of sampling and sample testing;

• Knowledge of principles of water, wastewater and sludge treatment processes and process control;

• Skill in organizing and prioritizing work;

• Skill in providing instruction and training to other workers;

• Skill in performing mechanical maintenance and repair to equipment;

• Skill in performing basic mathematical computation such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division;

• Skill in reading and writing English sufficient to read and write logs and records;

• Skill in observation and interpretation of changes in process control to sufficiently determine necessary adjustments;

• Skill in operation of all plant equipment and in the performance of all operating activities;

• Skill in mathematical computations and data analysis;

• Intermediate skill with Microsoft Office applications;

• Ability to interpret technical manuals and reports:

• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms;

• Ability to learn water control computer system;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

• Experience with industry specific data analysis software (ex. Hach WIMS)