What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Treatment Plant Position position at Town of Bethlehem?
The Town of Bethlehem, New York is seeking a new team member to work at our Water Treatment facilities. The titles being considered for this appointment is Laborer II, Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee, and Water Treatment Plant Operator. The title to be selected will be based upon each selected candidate’s prior experience and operator’s license status. All titles are full-time, with 40 hours per week. These facilities are 24/7 operations with shift work/weekend schedules, and with periodic overtime for time sensitive work as needed at the facility.
Minimum Qualifications:
Laborer II:
This is an entry level position with no specific requirements in education or experience.
Current Starting Salary for this title is: $42,790
Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
Current Starting Salary for this title is: $47,040
Water Treatment Plant Operator:
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma; completion of an appropriate course of instruction approved by the New York State Department of Health Council; and at least one year of satisfactory experience in the actual operation of a water treatment plant with facilities for filtration with pretreatment or for chemical softening or any similar process.
Special Requirement for Operator Title: Possession of a Type II-A certificate issued under provisions of the NYS Sanitary Code.
Current Starting Salary for this title is: $57,750
Note: This position involves shift work requiring nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
Town benefits for all these positions include paid vacation, personal time, holidays, sick time, medical and dental insurance, and New York State Retirement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,790.00 - $57,750.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Water treatment: 1 year (Preferred)
Shift availability:
- Overnight Shift (Required)
- Night Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Voorheesville, NY 12186 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,790 - $57,750