BROAD JOB FUNCTIONS - WATER & WASTEWATER
- Collect surface water/ground water/wastewater/drinking water samples.
- Label, preserve, and store samples.
- Decontaminate sampling equipment.
- Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain equipment.
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Follow chain-of-custody procedures.
- Follow established quality control procedures.
- Utilize computers and software.
- Comply with OSHA regulations.
- Follow and apply local, state, and federal environmental regulations.
- Assess stormwater runoff characteristics.
- Assist in preparation of a facility stormwater pollution prevention plan.
- Investigate erosion problems and assist in implementation of solutions.
- Measure stream flow characteristics.
- Conduct lake studies (temperature, oxygen, algae, turbidity, etc.)
- Assist in delineation of wetlands.
- Operate boats.
- Assist in determining boundaries of a watershed.
- Perform ditch and culvert inspections.
- Assist with environmental drilling and monitoring well installation.
- Measure groundwater levels and direction of flow.
- Assess soil, fill, and bedrock types.
- Collect and dispose of contaminated groundwater.
- Monitor groundwater remediation efforts.
- Service groundwater remediation equipment.
- Assist with sampling plan development.
- Select and use proper personal protective equipment.
- Initiate emergency response actions.
- Document site conditions in field notebook.
- Interact with contractors, site owners, and the public.
- Analyze drinking water samples for bacteria, nitrate, fluoride, turbidity,
iron, hardness, solids, etc.
- Operate water filtration, aeration, disinfection, and purification
equipment.
- Monitor purification process by reading meters, gauges, and by visual
observation.
- Recognize and correct system upsets by adjusting process equipment.
- Make chemical additions to raw water.
- Investigate problems in water distribution systems (e.g., clogged or
broken pipes).
- Maintain and repair piping systems.
- Comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act.
- Interact with the public concerning safe drinking water issues.
- Operate industrial wastewater pretreatment equipment.
- Operate publically owned treatment works (POTW) plant equipment.
- Monitor flow rates and tank levels.
- Read gauges, meters, and charts and interpret the data.
- Handle hazardous chemicals.
- Make chemical additions to wastewater treatment tanks.
- Dispose of solid waste generated by wastewater treatment equipment.
- Collect industrial wastewater samples for lab analysis.
- Collect wastewater treatment plant samples for lab analysis.
- Perform lab analysis.
- Interpret results of lab analysis and adjust wastewater treatment
equipment based on results.
- Maintain equipment performance and lab data records.
- Prepare reports for regulatory authorities.
- Follow good hygiene practices.
- Practice confined-space entry techniques.
- Drain and clean sludge from wastewater treatment tanks.
- Order chemicals and supplies for wastewater treatment plant.
- Maintain wastewater treatment plant operator's license.
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