Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

This position is responsible for performing a variety of essential duties related to the operation of the plant and its various associated buildings; including, but not limited to, the collection and control of flow, laboratory analysis, and the processing and discharge of effluent. Monitor equipment readings and respond as necessary; requires specific knowledge of mechanics and laboratory equipment; ability to operate and troubleshoot equipment and to accurately read and record data, charts, and gauges. The Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (WTPO) is required to maintain a Wastewater Operator Certification. The WTPO reports to Wastewater Services Coordinator and is an employee of Newberry Township. * Responsible for the general maintenance of all process equipment at the wastewater treatment plant * Monitors operations to ensure proper processing of effluents to meet required quality standards. * Starts and controls plant processes, chemical systems, and power generators in a safe and orderly manner; keeps machinery, equipment, structures, piping, work areas, grounds and landscaped areas in clean and orderly condition. * Operates a variety of vehicles and power-driven equipment. * Assists in the requisition and maintenance of an inventory of equipment and supplies necessary to carry out treatment plant operations. * Must be available nights and weekends when needed. * Substitutes for operations personnel as needed. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES: * Responsible for sampling and calibrating lab equipment daily * Responsible for twice weekly lab sampling * Daily testing for phosphorous in effluent * Maintain Test Belt press samples for percentage of solids. * Maintain, run, and clean belt press. * Service and maintain air compressors as needed. * Maintain polymer hoppers. * Responsible for dumpster loading and rake sludge while loading dumpster. * Maintain waste sludge daily from plant and sludge thickener to digester. * Unblock and decant daily. * Maintain all diffusers twice annually. * Maintain all plumbing as necessary. * Clean effluent screen daily, all ultraviolet tubes monthly * Maintains cleanliness of plant office, lab, and blower room * Maintain plant wash down pump, weirs, and skimmers daily. * Maintains sludge troughs twice a week. * Pressure wash plant twice a month * Maintain, check, and clean wet well as required. * Mow and trim grass once a week in season, snow removal when necessary * Perform other assigned duties as needed by the Wastewater Services Coordinator.

Mandatory Education, Certifications, and Experience: High School Graduate or equivalent. PADEP Wastewater Certification, Class B with Subclasses 1 and 4 PA Driver’s License Class B with Endorsement N. Minimum 2 years of experience in a water or wastewater treatment facility or equivalent combination of experience, education, and certifications is preferred. This is an at-will and a non-exempt paid hourly position. Salary is commensurate with experience and certifications. Bi-weekly pay. Excellent paid Healthcare benefits including vision and dental. $20 employee contribution per pay period. Paid sick, personal, and vacation leave. 12 paid holidays Paid short- and long-term Disability Insurance Paid life insurance Paid pension plan with 5% employee contribution. Education and training reimbursement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• York Haven, PA 17370 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• York Haven, PA 17370: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24