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Metro Nashville Government Treatment Plant Shift Operator-Wastewater in Nashville, Tennessee
Treatment Plant Shift Operator-Wastewater
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Treatment Plant Shift Operator-Wastewater
Salary
$71,649.90 Annually
Location
Nashville, TN
Job Type
Full-Time Civil Service
Job Number
25040E
Department
Metro Water Services
Opening Date
09/30/2024
Closing Date
10/10/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
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Position Description
The Treatment Plant Shift Operator - Wastewater position perform the supervisory duties and skilled work involved in the operation of a Metro Water Services potable water or wastewater reclamation facility in compliance with federal and state environmental regulations. These positions are considered shift work.
Employees at Metro Water Services work around the clock to supply, treat, manage, and protect our water resources in a sustainable manner for the benefit of all who live, work and play in our community. Our dedicated, diverse workforce provides high quality drinking water and the best in wastewater treatment, storm water management, and waste collection services for our customers in the Nashville-Davidson County area. Our employees work together to service more than 210,000 water and 216,000 sewer accounts along with over 150,000 curbside waste collection customers. We are looking for highly engaged individuals to join our team.
Typical Duties
Wastewater Reclamation
Manages, monitors, and operates the facility during assigned shift to meet all NPDES permits, SWPPP and other applicable requirements.
Collects and transports regulatory samples to the MWS Laboratory. Samples include bacteriological, effluent composite, and influent samples.
Supervises and leads treatment plant technicians providing performance evaluations, coaching, mentoring and feedback.
Ensures treatment plant technicians adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
Collects and analyzes process control samples, making proper plant adjustments.
Completes required operational documentation such as operation logs, test results, etc.
Communicates operational and other issues to supervisors and managers.
Teaches and trains plant technicians to increase understanding of plant operations and treatment processes.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma and three (3) years of experience in the daily operation of a wastewater treatment plant including one (1) year of experience leading or supervising in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater plant.
"Substitution of education for experience may be considered".
License Requirement:
Valid Driver License
Tennessee Wastewater Operator's Certification of Competency - Grade IV for treatment plant operations, or equivalent from any state.
Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of the materials, methods, and equipment used in treatment plant operations.
We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.
Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.
Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.
Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year
Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year
Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information
Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.
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Do you have a valid Driver License?
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?
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High School Diploma or equivalent
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
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How many years of experience in the daily operation of a wastewater treatment plant do you have?
No experience
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How many years of experience leading or supervising in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater plant do you have?
No experience
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Do you have a Tennessee Wastewater Operator's Certification of Competency - Grade IV for treatment plant operations?
Yes
No
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Agency
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Address
Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210
Phone
(615) 862-6640
Website
http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx
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