Water / Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I

Job Summary:
This is technical work at full performance level. An employee in this class with general supervision from the Superintendent, operates water and wastewater treatment plants, and pumping stations in accordance with pertinent regulations. Progress will be evaluated periodically in conference with the Superintendent to determine what mutually agreed upon goals and objectives have been met and set to goals for the forthcoming evaluation period.

Employees in this class are emergency essential, thus subject to call backs as well as extended shifts under emergency conditions.

**MUST HAVE A VALID WATER I OR WASTEWATER 5A LICENSE**

Typical Examples Of Work:

Follow written instructions, regulates the operation of chemical feeds, records readings of amounts of chemicals added, records chemical usages, checks for residual chlorine, records flows and hours, performs routine lab analysis, and monitors for any changes in the wastewater and water treatment facilities.

Maintains proper water levels in tank and covered storage reservoir by operating pumps and opening and closing valves, takes water samples, conducts routine chemical tests and checks samples for clarity of settled water.

Checks and lubricates pumps, motors, blowers and other plant equipment and brings any mechanical defects to the attention of the superintendent; assists with maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment.

Performs general custodial work in keeping plants clean and orderly; inspects and maintains pumping stations, inspects and maintains water treatment facilities and water towers.

Cuts grass at water and wastewater facilities

**Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plant operations and equipment of the treatment process of safety, accident prevention, and first aid methods of electrical and mechanical maintenance work.

Working knowledge of chemistry and biology as well as proper sampling techniques and required lab analysis as set forth in the latest edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater.

Willingness and ability to continue to learn treatment processes for water and wastewater

Ability to operate a desktop / laptop / tablet computer and willingness to learn aspects of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Windows, and other SCADA related computer programs.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, to read engineering drawings and to solve mathematical problems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Must be able to see and discern normal sized print, corrective vision devices are acceptable, use a microscope to observe biological activity, discern colors, hear normally spoken words at 10 feet, hearing aids are acceptable, discern odors as well as their concentrations, speak clearly and concisely to communicate with others, lift, pull, push and carry 80 lbs., stand for periods in excess of 1 hour, climb ladders and on to equipment, jump 2 feet to get off equipment, kneel for a few minutes, pick up and work on an item off the floor, carry 10 lbs. up and down an 8 foot ladder, work in an environment dealing with chemicals and be free of allergies to chemicals and water borne matter, determine if an item is hot, cold, or slippery; grasp items, read and understand work orders, equipment and procedure manuals written in the English language, solve moderately difficult mathematical problems, read and utilize engineering drawings and specifications, write up problems and action taken to resolve them or action recommended to be taken by others, work outdoors in inclement weather, walk 1 mile, must be able to work in a face mask and wear other personal protective equipment as required.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience

Graduation from an accredited high school or be in possession of a GED, acceptable to the Superintendent of Schools for Maryland, to include or be supplemented by a course in General Chemistry and one course in Technical English.

Applicant must have 1 year or (500) hours experience in water and or wastewater treatment operations.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND OR CERTIFICATES

Maryland Class "C" driver's license

Maryland Class T1 (or higher) Water Treatment Plant Operator's License

-OR-

Maryland Class W5A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's License

DESIRABLE ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Bucket Truck Certification

Forklift Certification

Herbicide Applicator Certification

Maryland Class B CDL (commercial driver's license)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Employee may be exposed to water and airborne diseases, work with dangerous mechanical and electrical equipment, and possible exposure to hazardous and toxic chemicals.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Applicant must pass a urinalysis test prior to appointment to ascertain freedom of any chemical or alcohol related dependency: such test may be repeated randomly at the option of the employer subsequent to employment.

The employee is required to be available by cell phone during times of being on call

Reliable transportation is required for the purposes of reporting to work as well as for call backs during on call periods.

EOE (Town of Denton is an Equal Opportunity Employer)

Join our team as a Wastewater Operator and contribute to environmental sustainability through effective water and wastewater treatment practices.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.97 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• On call

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1 - $20