Operator I- Drinking Water

Capital Region Water • Harrisburg, PA

7h • Onsite

About The Position

The Operator I is responsible for performing semi-skilled work in the operation and maintenance of the Dr. Robert E. Young Water Services Center and at various other Water Unit Facilities. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Operations Supervisor/Superintendent or other Water Bureau management staff. Employees are required to work shifts that include days, nights, weekends, emergencies, and holidays; this typically involves 12-hour shifts on a non-rotating schedule. Work involves the use of: Stationery and portable pumps, valves, gates, gauges, meters, control panels, log sheets, process control equipment and motor vehicles. Chemicals such as chlorine, lime, liquid alum, ammonia, and caustic soda are used on a day-to-day basis. Work also includes the operation of unit processes equipment such as flocculators, sludge thickeners, and mixed media/sand filters. Laboratory analyses are also performed as part of the process control measures for water treatment processes. Employees are subject to noise and vibration, fumes, odors, hazardous conditions, dust, poor ventilation, and inclement weather in the work environment. Safety equipment such as dust-masks, breathing apparatus/respirators, gas detectors, hearing protectors, safety glasses, harnesses, first-aid stations, and alarm systems, etc. will be used.

Requirements

• Experience or training related to water treatment operations, utilities, industrial processes, or a related field
• Experience working in industrial or plant environments with exposure to hazardous conditions
• Experience in performing custodial, maintenance and preventive maintenance duties necessary for normal plant operations.
• Perform physical work, including lifting up to 60 pounds and performing staff rescue when required.
• Ability to perform work requiring manual dexterity and physical effort
• Ability to adapt to varied working conditions and shift schedules
• General knowledge of water treatment processes and equipment
• Ability to understand and apply operating techniques and procedures
• Ability to monitor systems, identify problems, and determine appropriate corrective actions
• Ability to respond promptly and effectively to emergencies and hazardous situations
• Ability to collect, assemble, and analyze data and prepare clear, concise reports
• Ability to use computers, tablets, and smart phones for data entry and documentation
• Ability to read, comprehend, and apply technical manuals, instructions, and equipment literature
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations, including algebraic formulas
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to maintain accurate records related to plant operations and maintenance
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment (PPE), including respirators (SCBA)
• Ability to pass a respiratory fit test
• Knowledge of workplace safety principles and practices.
• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Ability to pass the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Water Operator Certification Examination for the appropriate class and subclasses within 30 months following successful completion of the probationary period
• Valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License, Class C

Nice To Haves

• Water treatment coursework or related education preferred
• A combination of skills, education and experience providing an equivalent background and a demonstrated ability to perform the duties and achieve certification of a water treatment facility operator

Responsibilities

• operation and maintenance of the Dr. Robert E. Young Water Services Center and at various other Water Unit Facilities
• use of Stationery and portable pumps, valves, gates, gauges, meters, control panels, log sheets, process control equipment and motor vehicles
• use of Chemicals such as chlorine, lime, liquid alum, ammonia, and caustic soda
• operation of unit processes equipment such as flocculators, sludge thickeners, and mixed media/sand filters
• Laboratory analyses as part of the process control measures for water treatment processes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED