Career Opportunities

Assist in the operation and maintenance of the Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF). Perform plant process laboratory testing. Perform normal service work on vehicles, pumps, motors, and other accessory devices on a determined schedule. Interact with members of regulatory agencies and the citizens of the City of Baraboo. Rotates weekend bookkeeping and testing duties with other members in the Utility and is subject to emergency response duty 24 hours per day 7 days a week.

Supervision:   Received:   The position is under administrative direction from the Public Safety Committee, the City Engineer/Public Works Director, and the Utility Superintendent, and is under the general supervision of the Wastewater Utility Foreman. Exercised:   None

 

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:       
1.         Operate and maintain a variety of pumps, motors, and related equipment at the Water Resource Recovery Facility.
2.         Operate and maintain the biosolids conditioning equipment.
3.         Maintain the biosolids hauling truck, end loader, skid loader, and pickup stationed at the WRRF.
4.         Perform digestor suspended solids test, biosolids cake tests, 1 and 24 hour pH test.
5.         Maintain accurate records of all maintenance done on equipment.
6.         Adhere to confined space procedures and maintain training.
 
Peripheral Duties:
1.         Haul biosolids to farmers’ fields.
2.         Lift station repair and maintenance.
3.         Operate Jet Vac and clean sewer collection system.

Qualifications

Desired Minimum Qualifications:
1.         Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
2.         Establish and maintain effective relationships with fellow employees and the public.
3.         Skilled in the operation and maintenance of hand and power tools.

Education and Experience:

1.         High school diploma or GED;

2.       Two (2) years of experience at a wastewater treatment plant is preferred. In lieu of waste-water plant               experience; hands-on experience with large pumps, electric motors, mechanical drive equipment,                   standby generators, welding equipment, and power driven tools will be considered an asset.

 

Supplemental

Certification and Licenses:   Must be able to maintain DNR certification with a General Wastewater License and Laboratory certification.
 
Tools and Equipment Used:  End loader, Dump truck, Tandem-axle biosolids truck, Jet Vac, and Pickup truck

Physical Demands: Tasks involve the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pound) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items; or may involve the complex operation of gasoline, electric, or diesel-powered machinery or shop equipment requiring the manipulation of multiple controls, fine adjustments or both; or the sustained operation of such devices.

Environmental Requirements: Tasks may require frequent exposure to adverse environmental conditions. This position involves periodic confined space entry.

Sensory Requirements: 

Tasks require:

1.Color perception and discrimination.

2.Sound perception and discrimination.

3.Odor perception and discrimination.

4.Depth perception and discrimination.

5.Texture perception and discrimination.

6.Visual perception and discrimination.

7.Oral communications ability.

Other Requirements: Possession of a valid Wisconsin Commercial driver's license, Class B with air brake and tanker endorsements, and a good driving record.

Selection Guidelines: The candidate must be able to obtain a Grade 1 General Wastewater License and a Lab certification within 12 months of assignment. Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. The duties listed here are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.