Assistant Waste Water Operator

Job Overview
Title: Asst. Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Department: Public Works Position Level: Level ll

Reports To: Public Works Director Location: WWTP and field

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs a variety of skilled, technical, and maintenance work in the operation, maintenance and

repair of wastewater treatment facilities and systems.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of the Public Works Supervisor, and the Wastewater

Treatment Plant Operator I.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

None generally. May serve as lead worker over lower-level operators and maintenance workers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Monitors the performance of all equipment, gauges and charls in the treatment plant and pump

stations; Records statistical data concerning plant operations; Maintains, operates, repairs and

replaces equiprnent as necessary; Charts lab test results for trend analysis and maintains accurate

records of analyses and test results; evaluates data and writes repofts as required.

Operates, maintains and repairs malfunctions at the wastewater treatment plant, repairs gauges,

pumps, filters and other controls and equipment.

Collects samples and identifles concentrations of chemical, physical or biological characteristics

of wastewater required in accordance with local, state and Federal requirements; Gathers and

tests wastewater samples for plant efficiency reports as required.

Performs quality control tests on lab equipment and lab analyses; evaluates procedures and

results for accuracy and determines appropriate methods.

Responsible to see that plant operates within required standards.

Trains and maintains less skilled operators in acceptable lab methods and procedures to assure

accuracy of test results.

Contains and disposes of hazardous waste generated by the lab.

Calibrates, modifies or repairs instrumentation and control equipment including recordets,

flowmeter and other water quality monitoring equipment.

Operates and maintains sewage pump stations; cleans wet wells and operates pumps and valves

to control and adjust flow and treatment process.

Must be familiar with all safety procedures, schedules training and practice in these procedures

for plant personnel.

Take care of grounds, and other borough owned property

Winter- snow and ice

Summer- grass

Fall- Ieaves

On-Cal1

Must alternate every other weekend for testing requirements.

PERIPHERAL DUTIES

Oversees general inspection and cleaning of the collection system, including responding to calls

ofblockages.

Serves on various employee or other committees as assigned.

Maintains the drawings and schematics of electrical and other systems in the treatment plant.

Monitors performance of electrical systems, circuits or equipment of the treatment plant.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Valid State Driver's license CDL Class B, PA Certification as a Wastewater Treatment Plant

Operator for a plant of this type and size (minimum - Class B,E, Subclass 2), or a certificate from

another state, acceptable to PA on an interim basis.

Education and Experience:

(A) Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent, and, supplemented by

two (2) years post secondary college or technical training in biology, environmental science,

chemistry, or a closely related field, and

(B) Three (3) years of experience in a wastewater treatment facility, including two (2)

years experience in plant operation, or

(C) Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

(C) Ability to perform process control calculations; Ability to work safely; Ability to

communicate effectively verbally and in writing; Ability to establish and maintain effective

working relationships with employees, other departments and the public; Ability to understand

and carry out written and oral instructions.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Motor vehicle, generators, pumps, gauges, common hand and power tools, shovels, wrenches,

detection devices, mobile radio, phone, calculator, and a variety of lab equipment.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger,

handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee

frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; talk or hear; sit;

climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or

move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance

vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and job requirements change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33.96 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Certified Wastewater Treatment Operator Class B,E Subclass 2 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $34