Rotating Operator Unlicensed
About The Position
Working under the supervision and guidance of the Plant Superintendent or designee, the Rotating Operator performs operational procedures and minor maintenance at the Water Resource Recovery Facility. The position also interprets laboratory data daily to help maintain compliance with the facility’s NPDES Discharge Permit. The operator helps control wastewater treatment processes during routine and emergency conditions, prepares chemical batches, operates chemical feed equipment, maintains chemical supplies, collects samples, performs routine laboratory tests, and keeps required records. The role includes inspecting the facility, operating and maintaining treatment equipment, reporting equipment interruptions or failures, and maintaining safety instruments and equipment. The operator may also assist with snow and ice removal. The position requires working in varied weather conditions and using mechanical, electrical, laboratory, and other equipment. Work may involve moving mechanical parts, elevated or precarious locations, and exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee must be able to work day and night shifts and take additional overtime hours as needed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Must satisfactorily pass all components of the PA Sewage Treatment Plant Operator License for the appropriate class facility within two years of hire.
- Must possess a valid Pennsylvania State driver’s license.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to work in all types of weather conditions during all seasons.
- Ability to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
- Ability to read printed materials and computer screens, operate equipment, and communicate in person, by telephone, or by radio.
- Ability to climb ladders and steps, walk, kneel, and crouch.
- Ability to work day and night shifts and take additional overtime hours as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or a related science.
- Familiarity with sample collection and laboratory protocols.
Responsibilities
- Assist in controlling the wastewater treatment process during routine and emergency conditions.
- Prepare chemical batches and operate chemical feed equipment according to process control orders.
- Maintain adequate chemical supplies for continuous treatment of wastewater and sludge according to established standards.
- Assist in maintaining and installing automatic sampling equipment.
- Collect wastewater samples, perform routine laboratory tests, and maintain required log sheets.
- Operate mechanical and electrical equipment used in treatment processes and perform minor maintenance, such as filling oil reservoirs, oiling chains, and unclogging pumps.
- Conduct regular scheduled and unscheduled inspections throughout the facility and properly report equipment interruptions or failures.
- Ensure safety instruments and equipment are maintained in working order, cleaned, and stored properly.
- Follow safety practices when operating mechanical and electrical equipment.
- Assist with snow and ice removal as needed.
- Interpret laboratory data daily to support compliance with the facility’s NPDES Discharge Permit.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
