Operates plant equipment including engines, pumps, valves, generators and process equipment; clean clarifier weirs, screens, and other related items necessary for unit process functions; collects samples of sewage and receiving water as required; operates electrical controls; works with chemicals required in the treatment process; determines treatment process conditions using laboratory data, meter and gauge readings; does minor plumbing; performs minor repairs and calibrates meters and gauges; keeps records of operations and maintenance; keeps shift logs and meter reading records; collects required samples of sewage and receiving water; performs laboratory analyses; evaluates data in terms of plant process performance; drives sludge truck and other related equipment; performs gardening and caretaker duties such as cutting grass, trimming shrubs, hosing drives, walks and floors, keeps equipment and tools clean and operable; maintains the floors, walls, furniture, etc. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK OF THE POSITION: Daily operation of Wastewater Treatment Plant equipment including main pump station bar screens, gravity thickeners, digester lid levels, clarifiers, sludge dewatering equipment, bar screens, grit collection, electronic devices, including but not limited to those listed; mixes chemicals, does minor maintenance of equipment; cleans sludge lines, equipment, vehicles, and performs janitorial duties in the plant; maintains various required records and performs laboratory analysis; performs care-taker duties at the plant and drives vehicles and related equipment; checks lift stations as required and does any other related work as required.