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The City of Prescott Department of Public Works is seeking an experienced, knowledgeable and collaborative professional for the City\'s Utilities Division, in the position of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Under general supervision of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Supervisor, the ideal candidate will possess the necessary skills to evaluate and control an activated sludge process, while demonstrating a strong commitment to plant safety, practices and standards.

Essential Duties:

• Ensure regulatory compliance by monitoring wastewater treatment plant processes and maintaining proper plant balance to include adjusting chemical feed rates, pumps and other plant equipment
• Complete multiple plant inspections, collect samples, and troubleshoot process and equipment
• Monitor pump operation, record pump readings and program timers
• Assist with the reclaimed water delivery system
• Assist laboratory technician and perform laboratory analysis
• Maintain plant appearance by cleaning and providing maintenance assistance
• Perform assigned duties for odor control, hygienic, and safety purposes
• Utilize various types of machinery and equipment including forklift, backhoe, lab instruments and general office equipment
• Monitor supervisory control, and data acquisition (SCADA)
• Utilize work orders to report problems related to operational equipment
• Perform scheduled and unscheduled work orders as assigned
• Maintain current operations records and files
• Provide on-call response on a rotating schedule, and perform related tasks as required to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations