Birmingham Water Works

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Job Information Job Title: Residuals Plant Operator II Department: Shades Mountain Sludge Plant Reporting Relationship: Superintendent or Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Grade: H  Shift: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm; Subject to change General Responsibilities: Oversees and performs job duties. Responsible for the dewatering of alum or ferric sludge and returning water to head of plant. Discard residuals and maintain equipment to operate at maximum performance.Essential Job Functions: Monitor material flow or instruments such as temperature or pressure gauges, indicators, or meters to ensure optimal processing conditionsInspect machines or equipment for hazards, operating efficiency, malfunctions, wear, or leaksSet up or adjust machine controls to regulate conditions such as material flow, temperature, or pressure Maintain logs of instrument readings, test results, or shift productionfor entry in computer databasesExamine samples to verify qualities such as clarity, cleanliness, consistency, dryness, or texture Remove clogs, defects, or impurities from machines, tanks, conveyors, screens, or other processing equipmentAssemble fittings, valves, bowls, plates, disks, impeller shafts, or other parts to prepare equipment for operationResponsible for scheduling equipment maintenance and creating work schedulesPerform other duties as assigned .. Essential Job Functions Con't Essential Job Functions Con't Education: High school graduate or equivalent required.  Certifications Valid Driver’s License requiredValid commercial driver’s license (CDL) class B requiredExperience: Five years of operation and maintenance of plant solids is preferred.  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. Must have supervisory/leadership skills.Supervision: 1-5 Employees DirectlyPhysical 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 aboutWorking Environment: Loud noise; Inside and Outside; exposed to extreme hot/cold weather conditions and hazardous chemicals.