Wwtp Operator I

WWTP OPERATOR I WWTP Operator I WWTP Operator I Job Class Code: 3064 Safety Sensitive Job Summary: Under the general direction of the Wastewater Superintendent, this position performs operational, maintenance, and repair work in the wastewater treatment plant and wastewater collection system. Employees in this classification operate plant equipment, perform routine testing and maintenance, and assist with collection system operations to ensure compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.

This position has been classified as a safety sensitive position and is subject to our drug testing policy to include pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident testing for the following prohibited substances: marijuana, amphetamines, opioids, phencyclidine (PCP), and cocaine, as well as any drug not approved for medical use by the U.

S. Drug Enforcement Administration or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Typical Duties:

• Monitors and regulates the rate of flow of raw sewage into the plant and between treatment processes under direction of higher-level operators.
• Reads and records meters, gauges, and flow charts and maintains daily operational logs.
• Operates, cleans, and maintains wastewater treatment plant equipment including pumps, screens, grit chambers, aerators, compressors, and related machinery.
• Collects scheduled laboratory samples from designated plant locations.
• Assists with calibration of dissolved oxygen and pH meters and performs routine laboratory tests including suspended solids, chlorine residuals, dissolved oxygen, pH, and other related tests.
• Performs preventive maintenance tasks including lubricating equipment, repacking pumps, and maintaining motors and mechanical components.
• Assists with overhaul and repair of plant and collection system equipment.
• Performs custodial duties including cleaning plant buildings, equipment, and work areas.
• Assists with maintenance of wastewater treatment plant grounds, landscaping, and farm operations.
• Excavates around sewer lines using hand tools or equipment to locate and expose problem areas.
• Assists with repair or replacement of sewer line sections and installation of new sewer lines.
• Builds, raises, or adjusts manhole structures as required.
• Clears sewer blockages manually or by using high-pressure sewer cleaning equipment.
• May operate heavy equipment such as dump trucks, front-end loaders, and backhoes as assigned.
• Performs preventive maintenance on the wastewater collection system including flushing sewer lines.
• Attends training programs, safety meetings, and seminars related to wastewater treatment operations and maintenance.
• Serves in after-hours, weekend, and emergency call-back rotations with other wastewater division staff.
• Performs duties assigned to lower-level operators when necessary to maintain operational compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least one (1) year of experience in wastewater treatment operations, utilities maintenance, or related field. Licenses and Certificates:
• Must possess or be able to obtain within twelve (12) months or the next available testing date a New Mexico Level I Wastewater Operator Certification .
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid New Mexico Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsements within three (3) months of employment . Physical Requirements:
• Moderately heavy work involving frequent standing, walking, balancing, bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, and squatting.
• Must be able to push, pull, and lift objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Must possess sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment, tools, and vehicles used in wastewater treatment operations. Working Conditions:
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position to ensure continuity of services.
• Essential duties are predominantly performed outdoors with exposure to all types of weather conditions.
• Employee may be exposed to airborne particles, wastewater, potentially toxic or caustic chemicals, and extreme temperatures.
• Work may involve travel from site to site and working around traffic, heavy equipment, and construction environments.
• Use of personal protective equipment including safety shoes, gloves, and eye protection is required.
• Due to environmental regulations and operational requirements of the facility, required certifications must be obtained and maintained to continue employment. Position : 125 Code : 20260245-1 Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL Location : WASTEWATER TREATMENT Group : FULL TIME Job Class : WWTP OPERATOR I Posting Start : 03/16/2026 Posting End : 12/31/9999 Salary: $15.42-$19.36 ©2026 Tyler Technologies, Inc.