WWTP Operator Trainee

Borough of Chambersburg•Chambersburg, PA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Operates Wastewater Treatment Plant on assigned shifts. Receives direction from the Chief of Operation and receives general supervision from the Plant Supervisor or higher grade operator who is available for assistance as needed. Performs a variety of duties as directed, including operating valves and controls to regulate flows and processes; monitors gauges and dials; processing and disposal of sludge; collecting samples for laboratory tests; control of digestion, aeration, and other processes such as ultraviolet light disinfection; maintaining necessary logs and registers; perform basic laboratory tests; receive, unload and store chemicals; greases and oils motors and pumps; operates pickup truck, utility cart, dump truck, and sludge truck. Maintains plant and grounds in clean and sanitary condition by sweeping, mopping, washing, mowing, seeding, painting, shoveling snow and other general maintenance tasks. Informs supervisor of plant malfunctions. Performs other duties as assigned. Works inside and outside in all types of weather; exposed to infections and diseases, gas and fumes, falls into open tanks, chambers, etc., causing cuts, bruises or broken bones. Work requires heavy physical demand when opening and closing valves, works with hazardous chemicals, etc. Subject to emergency calls. Operates diesel powered emergency generators and transfers electric power supplies. Obtains within four (4) years from the date of hire, certification by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to operate the Chambersburg Wastewater Treatment Plant which is a Class A, Type 1 at the current time. THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED AS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION.

Requirements

Preference shall be given to individuals with work experience at an activated sludge wastewater treatment plant.
Knowledge of basic principles and practices of wastewater treatment plant and pumping facility operations.
Knowledge of maintenance and operational adjustment procedures for wastewater treatment equipment.
Knowledge of electrical and pneumatic control systems.
Knowledge of safe work practices and safety regulations.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to perform a variety of the operations and repair work on treatment plant and pumping facilities.
Ability to read and interpret gauges, recording devices and other monitoring equipment reflecting plant and facility operations.
Ability to identify when unusual operating problems occur.
Ability to perform basic sampling and wastewater testing.
Ability to perform heavy physical labor.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Ability to read and write at the level required for successful job performance.
Ability to work unusual shifts, weekends, evenings and holidays when required.
Must be eligible for assigned on-call and standby duty.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relations.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must have and maintain a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania motor vehicle operator's license, 3 years clean driving history, and be insurable in the independent opinion of the Borough's motor vehicle insurance underwriter, in order to be eligible for this position.
Complete at least one wastewater treatment course annually which is acceptable to the State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater Systems Operators.
Obtain within four (4) years from the date of hire certification by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to operate the Chambersburg Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Complete within one (1) year from the date of hire, Arc Flash electrical safety training.

Nice To Haves

work experience at an activated sludge wastewater treatment plant

Responsibilities

Operates valves and controls to regulate flows and processes
Monitors gauges and dials
Processing and disposal of sludge
Collecting samples for laboratory tests
Control of digestion, aeration, and other processes such as ultraviolet light disinfection
Maintaining necessary logs and registers
Perform basic laboratory tests
Receive, unload and store chemicals
Greases and oils motors and pumps
Operates pickup truck, utility cart, dump truck, and sludge truck
Maintains plant and grounds in clean and sanitary condition by sweeping, mopping, washing, mowing, seeding, painting, shoveling snow and other general maintenance tasks
Informs supervisor of plant malfunctions
Performs other duties as assigned
Operates diesel powered emergency generators and transfers electric power supplies
Obtains within four (4) years from the date of hire, certification by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to operate the Chambersburg Wastewater Treatment Plant