WALTER JACKSON
Warrenton,MO
Summary
Experienced Treatment Plant Operator with expertise in operating and maintaining wastewater treatment systems. Skilled in troubleshooting equipment issues, developing efficient resource plans, and managing hazardous materials. Demonstrated history in public works, including street maintenance and snow removal, utilizing heavy equipment to achieve operational goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Woodard & Curran
Saint Charles, Missouri
03.2025 - Current
- Operated and monitored wastewater treatment processes efficiently.
- Conducted routine equipment inspections for optimal performance.
- Maintained compliance with environmental regulations and safety standards.
- Troubleshot equipment malfunctions and repairs, ensuring operational continuity.
- Recorded operational data and maintained accurate logs daily.
- Collaborated with team members to identify and implement process efficiency improvements.
- Responded to emergency situations to ensure plant safety and integrity.
- Operated valves, pumps, blowers and aeration systems to control flow and processing of wastewater.
- Maintained records of process operations including flows rates, chemical dosages, test results, maintenance activities and other relevant data.
- Sampled and tested wastewater, applied chemical dosing, and performed preventive and minor corrective maintenance to ensure optimal plant operation.
- Performed daily inspections of the facility and equipment to ensure proper operation.
- Investigated operational problems related to process control systems or mechanical components within the system.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers when discussing operation issues or troubleshooting problems.
- Monitored, adjusted, and maintained chemical feed systems for pH control, chlorine disinfection, and sludge conditioning.
- Monitored plant supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA), calibrated gauges, meters and controls and recorded readings for next shift.
- Ran and operated regulators, diversion chambers, tide gates, pumps, sludge collecting treatment and disposal equipment, blowers, compressors, motors and oil purifying equipment.
- Assisted with plant start-up or shut down procedures in accordance with established protocols.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable environmental regulations regarding water quality standards.
- Participated in safety meetings; adhered strictly to safety rules while performing duties.
- Inspected grounds around the plant area for debris that could interfere with normal operations or affect water quality.
- Executed cleaning tasks to maintain facility hygiene and safety standards. to keep facilities clean and neat.
- Facilitated safe unloading and storage of chemicals.
- Added chemicals to disinfect and deodorize water and other liquids.
Treatment Plant Operator
City of Independence
Independence, MO
09.2021 - 03.2025
- Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain water treatment plant systems. including pumps, valves, and filters.
- Developed operational plans for the efficient use of resources within the water treatment plant facility.
- Proficient in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions and making necessary repairs.
- Operated various equipment at work sites to ensure project efficiency., such as dump trucks,tandem axle dump trucks, Trailers. bobcats mini excavators, brush, hogs tractors, zero turn, mowers, jackhammers Hand drills impact And basic handtools
City of independence
Sewer maintenance
Independence
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Daily task would consist of pre-trip inspections on the equipment and trucks’ materials needed for today and the main maintenance of sewer lines or replacement of sewer lines.
- Operates equipment, such as dump trucks, tandem axle dump trucks bobcats, front wheel, loaders, water pressure trucks, street sweepers, snow removal, equipment, handsaw, hand, tools, drills, impacts, jackhammers, concrete saws.
- Performed routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with a diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Organized daily tasks to streamline service delivery and improve efficiency.
04.2017 - 10.2020
- Daily task would consist of pothole and road repair working with concrete on sidewalks, overlay jobs, brush removal, mowing, and brush hogging street and sign repair
- Operating equipment, such as dump trucks tandem, axle, dump trucks snow removal, equipment , bobcats, tractors, zero turn mowers, wheel loaders,street sweepers, dozers, Mini excavators, backhoes chainsaws, drills, impacts, jackhammers, concrete saws
- And maintenance and pre-trip inspections on all vehicles and use and equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Raytown high
Raytown, MoSkills
- Wastewater operator certification
- Wastewater treatment equipment
- Chemical Handling
- Wastewater sampling
- SCADA Systems
- System monitoring
- Process troubleshooting
- Hazardous Materials Management
- Emergency response equipment
- Equipment transport vehicles
- Chemical delivery vehicle
- Hand tools
Certification
- Class A driver license
- Class D waste water license
Timeline
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Woodard & Curran
03.2025 - Current
Treatment Plant Operator
City of Independence
09.2021 - 03.2025
City of independence
Sewer maintenance
10.2020 - 09.2021
04.2017 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Raytown high