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Home My WebLink AboutSenior Treatment Plant Operator - WastewaterUpdated: August 2025 (Admin Review) CITY OF IOWA CITY – JOB DESCRIPTION Position Title: Senior Treatment Plant Operator – Wastewater Department: Public Works Division: Wastewater Supervisor: Assistant Superintendent – Wastewater / Wastewater Superintendent FLSA: Non-Exempt Civil Service: Yes Pay Grade: 14 Job Number: 1411 Job Summary Under direction, serves as group leader and participates in the daily operations of the City wastewater treatment facilities. Coordinates information between lab and maintenance Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. • Implements division goals, policies and procedures established by the Wastewater Superintendent. • Directs and participates in the daily operations of the City wastewater treatment facilities, gathers, analyzes and transmits information from all division work groups that impacts the technical performance of treatment processes, monitors and controls plant performance through computer SCADA system and other tools and techniques. • Formulates, implements, and evaluates process changes, reports results to Wastewater Superintendent, Assistant Water Superintendent, and work group leaders. • Operates treatment processes, performs lab duties; maintains performance records, and produces reports for compliance with regulations. • Collects wastewater and industrial samples. • Operates sampling equipment for treatment facilities and industrial customers, prepares and maintains sampling equipment up to “ultra-clean” speciﬁcations for speciﬁc locations and parameters. • Trains Operators and Relief Operators in treatment plant operations, sampling and record keeping, develops task lists, procedures, and schedules for diﬀerent shifts. • Assigns work on a daily basis; troubleshoots issues with lab analysis and treatment plant processes. • Places chemical orders. • Assists in emergency duties resulting from storms, power failures and slug discharges. • Conducts tours of the facility; performs public outreach. • Collects data and prepares reports for National Weather Service monitoring stations, prepares required state reports and special project information, conducts special ﬁeld studies and maintains weather station. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Conducts self in a professional manner which demonstrates courtesy and respect for all community members and coworkers. • Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Associate’s degree from an accredited educational institution and two years of related experience; or four years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in wastewater treatment. • State of Iowa DNR Grade III Wastewater Operator certiﬁcate. Forklift certiﬁcation required within two years of appointment. Satisfactory driving record. Valid State of Iowa commercial driver’s license instruction permit upon ﬁrst day in position. Valid State of Iowa Class B commercial driver’s license with air brake and tank endorsements within 6 months of hire. National Incident Management System Training ICS 100, IS 700 within two years of hire. Meet federal drug testing requirements. Requires a pre-employment drug screen. Must be 18 years of age. Must pass criminal background check. Must live within 25 miles of the corporate limits of Iowa City, Iowa within one year of appointment to the position. Preferred Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure, Other • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited educational institution and one year of related experience; or five years of related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. • State of Iowa DNR Grade IV Wastewater Operator certiﬁcate. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Ability to eﬀectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. • Ability to maintain accurate records and logs, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. • Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and calculate formulas for wastewater treatment laboratory tests and plant operations. • Ability to read and interpret technical materials and blueprints, speciﬁcations, electrical schematics, gauges, charts and data sheets, and government regulations. • Ability to reliably and predictably carry out duties. • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. • Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations concerning wastewater treatment. • Skill in equipment troubleshooting. • Skill in organizing and directing multiple projects and work teams simultaneously. • Skill in the operation of computers and specialized equipment used in wastewater treatment processes. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) • Skill in using computers and applicable software applications (Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook). Supervision Involves leadership role such as regularly guiding, training, and providing direction to permanent staff in completing basic, entry-level daily tasks and assignments. Does not carry out disciplinary action, does not hire or fire, is not responsible for writing or delivering performance review. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 10 pounds, occasionally will lift and/or move 25 pounds, and will occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, vibration, and traffic hazards. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather condition, dampness, direct sunlight, dust, pollen, insect stings, animals, and communicable diseases. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Involves more than moderate exposure to dangerous situations. Involves more than moderate exposure to stress due to the work environment and/or crisis situations. Iowa City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as Amended, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Updated: August 2025 (Admin Review) Reviewed/Approved by: Ron Knoche, Public Works Director (4/2024) I have read and understand the duties and requirements of this job description, and I agree that I can perform the duties of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. Employee Date ________________________________ __________________