WWTP OPERTOR II




WWTP Operator II

WWTP Operator II

Job Class Code: 3063

Safety Sensitive

Job Summary:
Under the general direction of the Wastewater Superintendent, this position performs skilled work in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the wastewater treatment plant and wastewater collection system. Employees in this classification perform advanced operational duties, laboratory testing, equipment maintenance, and assist in ensuring regulatory compliance with state and federal wastewater regulations.
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:
· Collects sewage and sludge samples for laboratory testing and analysis.
· Conducts laboratory tests on wastewater and sludge including biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), dissolved oxygen, temperature, pH, suspended solids, chemical oxygen demand (COD), nitrates, fecal coliform, and other required testing.
· Calibrates laboratory testing equipment including dissolved oxygen and pH meters.
· Collects samples for wastewater treatment plant operational controls and the Industrial Pretreatment Program.
· Monitors plant operations by reading gauges, observing flow rates, and maintaining operational logs.
· Inspects, operates, and maintains treatment plant equipment including pumps, screens, aerators, compressors, motors, tractors, loaders, rotating bridges, and related machinery.
· Cleans equipment and filters and performs minor mechanical adjustments and repairs.
· Performs preventive maintenance on plant and collection system equipment including lubrication, pump maintenance, and mechanical repairs.
· Assists with major overhaul and repair of wastewater treatment plant and collection system equipment.
· Assists in construction, maintenance, and repair of wastewater collection system infrastructure.
· Excavates around sewer lines using hand tools or equipment to expose problem areas and assist with repairs.
· Maintains daily operational records including plant flows, test results, and equipment maintenance activities.
· Assists in training entry-level operators and trainees.
· Attends training programs, safety meetings, and seminars related to wastewater treatment plant operations and regulatory compliance.
· Performs duties assigned to lower-level operators when necessary to maintain operational compliance.
Minimum Qualifications:
· High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
· Minimum of two (2) years of experience in wastewater treatment operations or related utility operations.
Licenses and Certificates:
· Must possess or be able to obtain within twelve (12) months or the next available testing date a New Mexico Level II 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, eye protection, and respiratory protection as required.
· Due to environmental regulations and operational requirements of the facility, required certifications must be obtained and maintained to continue employment.


Position : 18014012

Code : 20260246-1

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : WASTEWATER TREATMENT

Group : FULL TIME

Job Class : WASTEWATER OPERATOR II

Posting Start : 03/16/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

Salary: $17.48-$22.46