Temporary Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee

Clean Water Services • 97116, OR

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Water Resource Recovery Operations & Services Department is seeking a temporary Wastewater Plant Operator Trainee. This position will train in and perform work in the operation and control of wastewater treatment facilities, equipment and processes. This is a temporary position, lasting up to six months, and is full-time, up to 40 hours per week. The position will be located at the Forest Grove Facility. Any offer of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of references, a driving record review, criminal background check, and a medical exam. Candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be invited to self-schedule their interview. Please be sure to check your email for status updates.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of wastewater treatment
• Safe work practices in an industrial setting
• Identifying mechanical malfunction
• Keeping records and logs accurately
• Use of computer software for data collection and entry into spreadsheets and word-processing documents
• Use of hand and power tools
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including a variety of CWS staff and other government officials, community groups, and the general public
• Operate effectively in a team environment
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Internship with CWS, or 6 months of experience in a wastewater facility or related field.
• College-level coursework in Environmental Science, Wastewater Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering or Microbiology, or closely related applied or technical science field of study.
• Completion of a Correspondence Course in Wastewater Technology.
• Possess and maintain a valid state-issued driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Trains in the operation of equipment used in the preliminary, primary, secondary, tertiary and solids treatment of wastewater; learns to operate, inspect, clean, adjust, calibrate and monitor equipment and instruments and make minor repairs.
• Trains in the monitoring and operation of the wastewater treatment process in accordance with permit and process control standards; measures biological and chemical levels and liquid flow; measures inventories of process; troubleshoots and resolves process problems.
• Learns to collect liquid and solid waste samples; learns to perform standard and non-standard biological and chemical tests for troubleshooting or research work; records results.
• Takes and records process lab and flow readings; downloads data to recordkeeping systems.
• Keeps assigned area(s) clean and hazard-free; uses safe work practices and follows CWS safety policies and procedures.
• Drives a CWS or personal vehicle for work purposes.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed