Weekend Water Operator

ARRO Water Services•Lancaster, PA

13d

About The Position

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under general direction, this position ensures smooth operations by monitoring equipment, performing maintenance tasks, and conducting tests. This position will require the performance of work requests from Operations Manager and/or Assistant Director of Operations as well as the ability to interact with clients concerning plant operating conditions and problems. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Process sludge to meet plant operating requirements. Monitor and occasionally control decanting to assure that equipment and controls are operating properly, as well as efficiently and safely; assure proper maintenance of all Decanting equipment. Tour Treatment Plant to visually inspect all process equipment; check and verify proper operation of all monitoring, sampling and testing equipment; calibrate all sensors and monitoring equipment to assure proper operation. Monitor and respond to alarm system when computer operating system alerts to problem; take appropriate steps to correct and provide immediate update to Operations Manager and/or Assistant Director of Operations. Perform facilities maintenance duties per contract requirements; housekeeping; clean Influent Wet Well, VLR, Anaerobic, Final Clarifiers, pits, and tanks. Perform testing as required for NPDES permit discharge limitations or for maintaining proper operational parameters. Keep records of plant process; record measurements, readings, and maintenance problems; communicate status of operation with Operations Manager and/or Assistant Director of Operations. Ensure compliance with all applicable permits and regulations; report any violations to the Operations Manager and Assistant Director of Operations. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to cooperate with coworkers on group tasks.
Ability to adhere to safety standards and recognize warnings and hazards.
Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to organize tasks to meet appropriate time schedules required for sample collections.
Ability to interface with computers and computer-controlled operating systems.
Ability to lift light objects, up to 10 lbs. continuously; ability to lift medium objects, up to 25 lbs. frequently; ability to lift heavy objects, up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
Ability to demonstrate physical fitness, including standing and walking for long periods of time, frequently going up and down stairs and ladders, bending, reaching and lifting.
Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.
Water and/or Wastewater Operator: 1 year (Required)
Valid PA Driver’s License (Required)

Nice To Haves

PA Wastewater and Water Operator Certification (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Process sludge to meet plant operating requirements.
Monitor and occasionally control decanting to assure that equipment and controls are operating properly, as well as efficiently and safely; assure proper maintenance of all Decanting equipment.
Tour Treatment Plant to visually inspect all process equipment; check and verify proper operation of all monitoring, sampling and testing equipment; calibrate all sensors and monitoring equipment to assure proper operation.
Monitor and respond to alarm system when computer operating system alerts to problem; take appropriate steps to correct and provide immediate update to Operations Manager and/or Assistant Director of Operations.
Perform facilities maintenance duties per contract requirements; housekeeping; clean Influent Wet Well, VLR, Anaerobic, Final Clarifiers, pits, and tanks.
Perform testing as required for NPDES permit discharge limitations or for maintaining proper operational parameters.
Keep records of plant process; record measurements, readings, and maintenance problems; communicate status of operation with Operations Manager and/or Assistant Director of Operations.
Ensure compliance with all applicable permits and regulations; report any violations to the Operations Manager and Assistant Director of Operations.
Other duties as assigned.