Backup Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Position: Back-Up Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Job Goal: To assist in the operation and maintenance of the treatment plant and pump stations.

Supervision: Reports to Plant Operator, Head Custodian, and the Director of Facilities.  When instructed, should be capable of taking over temporary control and operation of the plant in the absence of the Plant Superintendent.

Education, Work Experience, and Licensure:

Required: Must possess a Massachusetts Grade 3M Wastewater Operators License.  High school diploma, G.E.D., or equivalent.

Preferred: At least two years of experience as a back-up wastewater treatment plant operator or equivalent.  Bachelors of Science in Environmental, Biology, Chemical, Sanitary or Civil Engineering.  Associates degree in the above fields.

Performance Responsibilities:  

1. Shall coordinate and assist with others any necessary repairs to equipment and grounds, and maintain on file accurate and up to date records and daily log.
2. Carries out necessary repairs and maintenance.
3. Shall maintain proper operation of all plant equipment.
4. In the event of a dry weather overflow, must immediately notify the Highway Department.  Must prepare a written report to the proper regulatory agencies with five working days of such an event.
5. Shall maintain records on file and file monthly reports.
6. Performs all other duties contained in the custodian, outside maintenance, and maintenance job descriptions.
7. Other related duties as may be assigned by the Plant Operator, Head Custodian, and the Supervisor of Buildings, Grounds, and Maintenance.

Special Knowledge/Abilities For Position:

Should thoroughly understand the plant process and equipment. Operators shall be familiar with 

recording, record keeping, and reporting procedures. Must be capable of following both oral and 

written instructions and be capable of giving both oral and written instructions. Must know how 

to operate a variety of hand and power tools and possess a good mechanical background. Must 

be capable of working independently, work well with others, and know how to use a personal 

computer and have general knowledge of data acquisition equipment. Must be available for 

scheduled overtime on weekdays, weekends, and holidays. 

Physical Requirements:  The position requires the delivery of a full range of wastewater services to the school district.  Several hours a day will be spent walking, standing, sitting, and climbing whenever necessary.  Activities include frequent physical exertion in body movement such as reaching, bending, and twisting.  This position also requires frequent pulling and pushing of materials.  There is frequent use of hand and power tools.  Occasionally, crawling may be necessary.  The position requires lifting of objects of 50 pounds on a frequent basis and over 50 pounds occasionally.

Environmental Conditions:  The occupant is required frequently to work outdoors, occasionally in extreme weather conditions such as rain, snow, and hot/cold extremes.  He/she is also exposed to gasoline and/or diesel fumes, chemicals.  Frequently exposed to noxious smells and high noise levels.  The occupant is expected to have foul weather gear, rubber gloves, steel toe protection when necessary.

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