Wastewater Treatment Plant Laborer

Job Overview
Join our team as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Laborer and become a vital part of ensuring clean, safe water for the community! In this dynamic role, you will assist in the operation, maintenance, and repair of wastewater treatment facilities. Your energetic approach will help keep the plant running smoothly, supporting environmental health and public safety. This position offers an exciting opportunity to develop technical skills in water treatment systems while working with light and heavy equipment and mechanical systems. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to sustainable water management, this is the perfect role for you!

Essential Functions:

The responsibilities below for the laborer position shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

· Performs snow removal, grass cutting, grass trimming, painting, power washing, and general maintenance of the WTF;

· Responds to emergency maintenance call-outs as needed;

· Performs prevented maintenance, work, and minor repairs to equipment;

· Complete construction projects at the WTF;

· Performs other duties as needed to ensure that the WTF is properly maintained;

· Performs custodial work at the WTF;

· Performs other work-related duties as assigned; and

· Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays.

Knowledge/Skills:

· Ability to operate a variety of light to heavy equipment;

· Ability to lift objects up to 50lbs, walk and stand for long periods of time, and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions;

· Willingness and ability to perform manual work as directed by Facility Operator;

· Some knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in the construction industry;

· Ability to recognize work safety hazards and properly utilize personal protective equipment (PPE);

· Ability to communicate verbally and in writing;

· Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely;

· Ability to take direction on projects and follow through to completion;

· Ability to meet attendance requirements and performance standards with dependability and consistency; and

· Must be able to work effectively, individually, in a team environment, and support others as needed.

Required Certification/Other:

· Possession of valid Pennsylvania driver’s license;

· Serve as a member of various employee committees as assigned.

· All other duties as assigned by the WTF Director.

Pay: From $22.69 per hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23