Pretreatment Sampling/Lab Technician

Job Title

Pretreatment Sampling/Lab Technician

Department

Public Works

Exempt/Non Exempt Status

Nonexempt

Scope of Work

This position performs technical work of moderate difficulty in setting up and retrieving sampling equipment in support of the industrial pretreatment program, collecting and preserving samples, and performing standard chemical and bacteriological tests. Rotating weekend coverage with Lab Techs.

Supervision

Received

WWTP Pretreatment Coordinator

Exercised

None

Essential Job Functions

The job functions listed herein are neither exclusive nor exhaustive, but are intended to be illustrative of the types of tasks the employee will most likely be expected to perform on a regular basis. The employee may be asked to perform different or additional tasks than the ones listed here, as the needs of the employer and/or the requirements of the position change.

1. Collects pretreatment samples from significant industry users and performs set up for analysis by laboratories.
2. Analyzes wastewater samples following standard established methods as needed during weekdays and weekend rotations.
3. Maintains sampling equipment and purchases pretreatment supplies.
4. Conducts monitoring related to odor issues in the collections system.
5. Provides help as needed for ground water infiltration and flow capacity of WWTP studies.
6. Monitors septic haulers; collects random samples; pre-inspects new sample sources to reduce oil loads coming to the pretreatment plant.
7. Monitors water meter reading for billings as needed.
8. Schedules, collects and packs WWTP samples to be analyzed by private laboratories.
9. Monitors WWTP lift stations to reduce potential oil and grease build up in the system as issues arise.
10. Cleans and sterilizes laboratory equipment, utensils and facilities.
11. Makes computations, prepares reports, and keeps records relating to sampling and tests performed.
12. Assists with troubleshooting and maintaining the septage receiving station.
13. Assists with sewer incident investigations such as spill and grease backups.
14. Schedules and conducts groundwater and gas monitoring for various City projects, including quarterly samples for the West Ave Landfill
15. Manages and inspects grease traps/interceptors.
16. Communicates with Food Service Establishments regarding proper record keeping, consistent grease cleaning schedules, and providing preventative maintenance procedures.
17. Attends wastewater seminars and other training opportunities related to pretreatment.
18. Familiarizes with the DNR Plant Permit and local regulations pertaining to the plant's collection system.
19. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Necessary Special Requirements

Valid Wisconsin driver's license.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office and laboratory equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, prolonged visual concentration and the ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to bend or kneel.
• The employee may frequently be exposed to unpleasant conditions such as dust, odors, noise and toxic agents.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and sometimes in excess of 50 pounds.
• The employee occasionally works around and may need to enter confined spaces, such as manholes, to install sampling equipment.