What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water/Wastewater Technician position at Fort Fairfield Utilities District?
Full job description
Class Title: Water & Wastewater Technician
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Starting Rate: Depending on experience
Posting closes: when filled
Technician
Water and or Wastewater Treatment Plant
The Fort Fairfield Utilities District has an opening for water and or wastewater operator. This is a full-time position with available overtime, standby pay and additional pay for obtaining water and or wastewater licenses. This position works under the supervision of the Fort Fairfield Utilities General Manager and chief operators. This position is eligible for all Fort Fairfield Utilities District employee benefits.
The position performs a variety of work in both the operations and maintenance of the water and wastewater facility and operations. This includes, but is not limited to maintaining equipment, operating equipment, performing inspections, performing laboratory testing, analyzing data and performing tasks as assigned.
Essential duties and responsibilities
Monitors pumps, dewatering equipment, blowers, chlorination, mixers, screens, and all other equipment located at the wastewater facility and pump stations.
Performs laboratory testing as needed.
Provides general landscaping, yard work and snow removal as needed.
Utilizes various power tools, hand tools, portable pumps, loaders, etc.
Reviews and receives various reports, inspection reports, assorted logs, etc.
Must be on call 24/7 on a rotating basis with the ability to respond in adverse weather conditions and make process control decisions.
Must follow employee, facility, and equipment safety procedures as well as participate in training programs and activities.
Essential knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities
High school or GED required.
At least three years’ experience in the wastewater field is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
Must be willing to pursue a Maine Water or Wastewater operator’s license.
Must possess excellent verbal and writing skills; ability to communicate effectively and in an appropriate professional manner with the ability to effectively exchange information.
Ability to interact with staff beyond giving and/or receiving instructions.
Ability to produce reports that are accurate and complete.
Ability to use a computer, tablet, and SCADA system.
Physical requirements
The physical abilities described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job but are not indicative of all physical activities.
Must be able to operate a variety of machines and equipment.
Must be able to carry job-related objects and materials up to 50 pounds.
Must be physically capable of walking, crawling, crouching, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying relatively heavy objects.
Work is performed in an environment with regular exposure to a number of undesirable and challenging conditions: noise, dust, fumes, moving parts, electrical hazard and chemicals.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics describe 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 regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee regularly 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. Employee is regularly exposed to permitted and non-permitted confined spaces. 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 form 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 requirements of the job change.
The Fort Fairfield Utilities District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Dependent upon experience
Benefits:
Experience:
- Wastewater treatment: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Water Grade 3 license (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Fairfield, ME 04742 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort Fairfield, ME 04742: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person