What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator position at City of Easthampton?
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR
JOB DESCRIPTION
The WWTP Operator performs technical and administrative work in monitoring wastewater treatment system operations. They read charts and gauges, note operational problems, and recommend adjustments to maintain system balance. The WWTP Operator ensures smooth daily operation and maintenance of the wastewater facilities, does manual work, and operates equipment on projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
· Perform plant operations, including monitoring meters and gauges and logging periodic readings such as clarifier blanket readings and dissolved oxygen readings, hypo chlorite readings, calibrating meters, waste sludge, exercises valves, operating plant pumps and machinery, monitoring and adjusting equipment timers, servicing flow meters and flow charts, operating and servicing automatic samplers, performing process control calculations, based on laboratory test results, keeping records, charts, and logs concerning plant process control and operations,
· Make necessary operational adjustments to the system and chemical additions based on laboratory results.
· Perform plant maintenance and laboratory analysis and maintain plant laboratory in accordance with regulatory agency standards. Perform required tests, including (but not limited to) pH, TSS, BOD, and E-Coli; collect samples from various locations. Skim primary tanks for grease and scum; skim chlorine contact chamber.
· Monitor conditions and operations at pump stations. Clean and calibrate meters as needed.
· Perform custodial and groundskeeping duties as necessary.
· Responds to alarms.
· Performs similar or related work as required or as the situation dictates.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma supplemented by course work in basic and advanced wastewater treatment and basic laboratory techniques and procedures or equivalent; and one to three years of related experience required.
Special Requirements
- Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Operator License Grade 5
- Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operator’s License
- OSHA 10 Certification
BENEFITS
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account Options
- Public Employee Retirement Plan
- 457(B) Retirement Options
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants who wish to be considered may submit an application to the Human Resources Department, Municipal Building, 50 Payson Ave, Easthampton, MA 01027, or email their application to personnel@easthamptonma.gov on or before the closing date.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.30 - $28.62 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Nights as needed
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- MA Wastewater Treatment Operator License Grade 5 (Required)
- MA Driver's License (Required)
- OSHA 10 Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $29
