What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Operator position at City of Old Town?
Employee will work under the general supervision of the Superintendent or Plant Operator. The position is full time temporary position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Job duties include but are not limited to:
1. Performs sewer collection system maintenance, including flushing lines, cleaning and rebuilding manholes, and diagnosing problem lines with TV inspection equipment.
2. Perform routine preventive maintenance on treatment plant building and equipment.
3. Inspect and maintain seven sewerage pump stations, including pumps, compressors, portable heaters, bubbler system and pipes.
4. Operate sludge dewatering machine, including computing feed dosage, diluting chemical feed and adjusting sludge flow.
5. Collect sewage samples at various stages in the treatment process and process them in the laboratory for analysis.
6. Maintains grounds at the treatment plant and pump stations.
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum qualifications
A candidate for this position should have a high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) to three (3) years’ experience in heavy equipment, mechanical, and/or wastewater experience. A candidate should have a valid Maine Class B Commercial Driver's License with Tank endorsement or obtain one within a year of employment. A New England Certification for Collection System grade 2 or higher, a Maine Wastewater License grade 2 or higher, and a Wastewater Laboratory Analyst Certificate grade 1 or higher are desirable.
More Information:
The City of Old Town is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All submitted resumes must include a City of Old Town Employment Application.
Applications can be obtained in person at the Finance Department or online under job openings at www.old-town.org.
Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is found.
For questions about job expectations please email the Superintendent David Smith at dsmith2@old-town.org.
Application and resume may be submitted to mailed to or e-mailed to dsmith2@old-town.org
City of Old Town
Attn: David Smith
265 Main Street
Old Town, ME 04468
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25