Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems Operator

The Water and Wastewater Treatment Systems Operator will perform relevant and related services at the CMI customer site in Beltsville, MD.

Key Job Functions

• Operate sewage treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment in wastewater (sewage) treatment plant to control flow and processing of sewage

• Monitor control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of sewage

• Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings, and test results to determine load requirements

• Start and stop pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of raw sewage through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes

• Maintain log of operations and record meter readings

• Give directions to sewage-disposal workers in performing routine operations and maintenance

• Collect sewage samples using dipper or bottle and conduct laboratory tests using testing equipment, such as colorimeter

• Performs other related duties as required