Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (Flex) Operator-In-Training I through Operator

City & Borough of Juneau•Juneau, AK

19d•Hybrid

About The Position

City & Borough of Juneau, Engineering and Public Works Department is seeking to hire a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator in one of our flex series positions, Wastewater Treatment Operator-in-Training I/II – Wastewater Treatment Operator (Flex). This position is flexibly staffed, and the level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. If hired at the lower level, the successful applicant will be promoted to the higher level upon meeting the minimum qualifications for the higher level, completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work as determined by the supervisor. This position welcomes both entry/trainee level candidates and experienced, certified wastewater treatment operators. Candidates with minimal to no experience may qualify for an on-the-job training program, while those with certification may qualify for reciprocity assistance. Supervisors/Leads will define work assignments, monitor progress, and provide feedback, with tasks becoming more advanced over time. Promotion eligibility is based on meeting minimum qualifications and specific criteria. Join us to learn and assist in wastewater treatment facility maintenance and operation, with opportunities for structured training and advancement!

Requirements

High school graduation or GED certificate.
A valid Driver's License at time of appointment and for continued employment.
Ability and willingness to work rotating day and night shifts, holidays, weekends, scheduled and emergency overtime, and be available for required on-call duty.
Performing work year-round.
Maintaining physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include walking, standing or sitting for extended periods of time and operating assigned equipment and vehicles.
Within one (1) year of appointment must obtain a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Provisional (P) Certificate issued by the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (for Operator-in-Training I).
Incumbents are required to advance to the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator level for continued employment.
Attendance at and certification (as available) in CPR, First Aid and Confined Space Entry within six (6) months of appointment and for continued employment.
Initial appointment to all FMCSA positions requiring a CDL will be made conditionally pending (1) receipt of verified negative results of pre-employment testing for controlled substances and (2) passing a 3-year drug & alcohol testing background check with previous DOT employers.
Employees must register with the FMCSA Clearinghouse and provide CBJ with paper and electronic consent for a full query of the driver’s Clearinghouse record.
Employee will then be subject to the City and Borough’s drug-testing program.
A valid Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Provisional (P) Certificate issued by the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (for Operator-in-Training II).
Within one (1) year of appointment as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator-in-Training I, employee must obtain a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Level I issued by the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (for Operator-in-Training II).
A valid Class “A” State of Alaska Commercial Driver’s License valid for vehicles equipped with airbrakes and with Tanker (N)endorsement within one (1) year of appointment and for continued employment (for Assistant Operator and Operator).
A valid Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Level II Certificate issued by the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (for Assistant Operator and Operator).
Within one (1) year of appointment as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator-in-Training II, employee must obtain a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Level II Certificate issued by the State of Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (for Assistant Operator).

Nice To Haves

Interest in obtaining specialized certification.
Enjoy getting hands dirty, solving mechanical puzzles, and working in industrial environments like treatment plants.
Enjoy using a variety of equipment and tools, from dump trucks to forklifts.
Dedicated to providing top-notch customer service to your community.
Team player looking for a career working with and around local contractors, engineers, and developers.

Responsibilities

Operating a wastewater treatment plant to maintain water quality, including determining sludge management, adjusting aeration basin parameters, and monitoring water flow and solids levels.
Making adjustments to the system based on flow and influent loading demands.
Monitoring waste sludge tanks and digester operation.
Cleaning and maintaining equipment.
Performing laboratory testing.
Operating emergency power generators.
Checking system pressure.
Operating pumps and control systems, heavy equipment, and low-pressure boilers.
Performing maintenance.
Recording data.
Ensuring compliance with safety regulations.