Share Email Opening Title General Operator   Open Date 7/9/2020   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   Bargaining / Non-Bargaining Teamster   Division Public Works   Location Utilities/Waste Water   Reports To Manager-Operations (Wastewater Treatment)   Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Schedule may vary based on departmental needs. OT as required.   Pay Rate $19.99/hr.   Description SUMMARY Participates in the operation of pumps, engines, compressors, and other mechanisms at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and other changes that will maintain biological treatment and other wastewater treatment processes. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Not applicable. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This list represents the types of duties required by the position. Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected. • Participates in maintaining all operations of the plant. • Operates belt filter presses and other associated processes related to Dewatering operation. • Oversees the control of sludge through preheaters, regulation of compressors, chlorine addition, and other activities that maintain the efficiency of the biological process. • Answers telephone, writes down complaints, takes corrective action, and handles emergency situations and phone calls. • Maintains and make recommendations to improve safe work environment. • Use of computer and knowledge of plant and lift station telemetry. • Responsible for other duties as assigned by either Operations Manager or Lead/Senior Operator. NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Performs other duties and assume other responsibilities as apparent or as delegated. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty in a satisfactory manner. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   Position Requirements EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE • Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and one (1) year of experience as an operator at a Wastewater Plant. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES PREFERRED • Must perform all job functions with honesty and professionalism. • Must negotiate stairs. • Must visually trace piping. • Must be able to hand operate manual valves from below floor level to ceiling heights. • Must be able to climb and work on a ladder. • Must be able to work around open and unprotected water. • Must be able to physically clean and spills that occur on one’s shift. • Must be able to work in high places. • Must be able to make process decisions based upon visual observations. • Must be able to read and write to monitor and log process instrumentation outputs. • Must be able to work in confined spaces. • Must be able to work outside in all weather conditions. • Must be able to life 60lb. polymer bags. • Must be able to work alone. • Ability to make sound judgments independently. • Ability to work on one’s feet and to remain alert at all times. • Must interact with coworkers and public with tact and diplomacy. • Ability to work effectively in a team environment. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS • Valid Driver’s License required. • Must receive a Wastewater Operator Class I certification within twelve (12) months of becoming eligible and must always hold a minimum of a Class I certification to hold the position of Operator. • Must be certified in confined space entry. EQUIPMENT Belt filter presses, desktop and laptop computer; landline and cellular phone; fax machine; copier, and scanner. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and each with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT Work performed indoors/outdoors in adverse weather conditions. Individuals may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, poor ventilation, chemicals, noise and extreme temperatures.   Required Pre-employment drug screen   About the Organization South Bend is the economic, educational, media, and cultural hub of a multi-county region spanning the Michigan-Indiana border. It's the fourth-largest city in Indiana with over 100,000 residents. South Bend's flourishing collegiate community and burgeoning tech industry have built upon the foundation of the city's industrial past to create a vibrant present and a promising future. The city's 14 institutions of higher learning, including the internationally renowned University of Notre Dame, infuse South Bend with creative energy in the arts, business, and technology. Combined with recent economic growth, strong neighborhoods, an affordable cost of living, exciting recreational opportunities, and thriving arts venues make South Bend a fabulous place to live, work, and, play. ***AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.***   EOE Statement EOE/ADA Statement The City of South Bend provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application/hiring process should contact the Legal Department's ADA Compliance Officer, Michael Schmidt, at legaldept@southbendin.gov and Human Resources at humanresources@southbendin.gov to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis. The City of South Bend seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality public safety officers, staff and administration. The City of South Bend is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented candidates and others that will enhance our community in compliance with EO No. 1-2016 Section 1. Moreover, the City of South Bend prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).   This position is currently not accepting applications. 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