Pump Stations Operator

Department: Field Technical Services/ Department 700

Reports To: Pump Station Operations Team LeaderFLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Grade: 16 Prepared Date:5/28/2026

Summary: The Pump Station Operator applies trouble shooting skills and acquired knowledge of wastewater collection and conveyance to successfully meet the overall pump station operation needs. Pump Station Operators also apply their skills to routine preventative maintenance of pump station facilities and equipment. Essential

Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties may be assigned.) · Prioritize work and collaborate with all pump station operations and maintenance staff to effectively accomplish departmental goals· Possess a working knowledge of all aspects of the SD1 pump station systems and assist, as needed, in the operation of large pump stations, flood stations, and high river level pump station operations· Assist Pump Station Operations Team Leader in the performance and management of pumpstation operations processes, procedures, and programso Perform QA/QC of pump station overflow records and calculate overflow volumeso Assist in the management sub-contractor for sludge and grit removalo Assist in the collection of data for odor control program· Collect data from pump and flood station equipment and processes.o Data entry performed using electronic devices, special software and logbooks.· Monitor and adjust pump and flood station equipment.o Record and report all observations and adjustments appropriately.· Analyze station conditions and determine the optimal operating requirements.o Visual observations of station conditions as well as mathematical calculations.· Maintain, troubleshoot, repair and lubricate equipment using hand and power tools.· Perform physical tasks in maintaining the station operationo Perform grit removal, wet well dipping/cleaning, advising chemical feed rates, equipment maintenance, valve control, mixing of chemical additives, station clean-up, and equipment operation for trash basket cleaning.· Gathering Information.o Observing, receiving, sharing and otherwise obtaining and communicating information to and from all relevant sources.