Collection System Operator (Portage County Water Resources Department)

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Equipment

Critical Skills/Expertise

• Knowledge of Ohio and Federal environmental laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of County and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of pump station and wastewater treatment plant operations.
• Knowledge of chemical testing procedures.
• Knowledge, ability and skills in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and construction installation and repair procedures.
• Knowledge of standard practices, methods, materials, tools and safety procedures relevant to the maintenance of the Collection System Equipment.
• Knowledge of System Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and the ability to troubleshoot.
• Knowledge of working with electricity as well as electrical safety and lock out procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications and technical manuals for maintaining equipment.
• Ability to keep good records of daily activities.
• Ability to work alone, to cooperate with co-workers on group projects and to effectively deal with the public. Ability to use basic mathematical calculations. Ability to effectively monitor and coordinate maintenance activities. Ability to understand oral and written communications. Ability to perform precision work, diagnose mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic problems. Ability to maintain electronic files on computer for accurate work records. Ability to produce handwritten communications, type on a computer or typewriter, operate fax machines, copiers, or other light office equipment. Ability to work in confined spaces, elevated areas, and work around industrial chemicals found The the Collection and Distribution System.
• Ability to use basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to effectively monitor and coordinate maintenance activities.
• Ability to understand oral and written communications.
• Ability to perform precision work, diagnose mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic problems.
• Ability to maintain electronic files on computer for accurate work records.
• Ability to produce handwritten communications, type on a computer or typewriter, operate fax machines, copiers, or other light office equipment.
• Ability to work in confined spaces, elevated areas, and work around industrial chemicals found The the Collection and Distribution System.
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DIFFICULTY OF WORK

RESPONSIBILITY

• Supervisor provides general direction in following established practices and policies. Errors are readily detected in the normal course of work by standard checking resulting in little or no difficulty in loss of time to correct. In emergency or critical situations, this position must exercise independent judgment when interpreting general policies and procedures, in addition to resolving work problems relating to a variety of equipment at the pumping stations.
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PERSONAL WORK RELATIONSHIPS

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Activity

Visual Activity

Job Location

• Incumbent works inside and outside with exposure to temperatures that range from below 32 degrees to above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Incumbent is occasionally exposed to hazards and atmospheric conditions. Incumbents may be required to use a respirator and air monitoring equipment.

Hours of Work