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Water Plant Operator Trainee

City of Havre de Grace
Havre de Grace, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/30/2025

Job Description

Under the direction of the Licensed Water Plant Operator, performs a variety of duties related to the operation of the treatment plant during the assigned shift. Duties include, but are not limited to routine preventative maintenance on equipment, general housekeeping, inventory of chemicals, collecting water samples from City residents and businesses, and treatment of some solid waste.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB TASKS: (Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

  • Monitors the performance of equipment, gauges and charts, records statistical data
  • Complete jar testing as needed
  • Checks and records information and takes corrective action on routine or reoccurring problems
  • Performs routine tests on influent and effluent samples; informs supervisor of any changes in chemical characteristics
  • Treatment of solids in the solids handling facility
  • Performs various maintenance tasks such as replacing seals and bearings; adjusting fittings; and cleaning tanks, screens, basins, equipment and the like
  • Performs quality control tests, assuring utility system operates within standards
  • Receives after hour calls when City Hall is closed. Dispatches the appropriate organization (Street crew, Wastewater Plant, or Repair Crew) from a provided call-in list in order to have situation resolved
  • Provides supervision and training to other operators/trainees as directed
  • Assures adherence to good housekeeping practices at the work site
  • Completes payroll timesheets
  • Responsible for maintaining MDE/OSHA Standards
  • Grease pumps and change oil
  • Inspect water towers and maintain grounds.
  • intenance on analyzers and the like at pumping stations
  • Performs other duties as assigned


OTHER RELATED FACTORS:

  • Occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is exposed to noise, fumes, or airborne particles, risk or electrical shock and vibration
  • The work involves working with toxic or caustic chemicals
  • Work requires the use of respiratory and other proper protective equipment
  • Incumbent works on a rotating on-call schedule


MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Incumbent must have a thorough knowledge of City policies, laws and regulations
  • A working knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices
  • Ability to work in a team environment, and foster effective relationships within and outside the Department
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing, use a personal computer, telephone, and standard office equipment
  • Must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license
  • Incumbent must be capable of lifting 50 pounds
  • This position regularly involves walking, standing, stooping, bending, and climbing
  • Ability to pass an annual physical examinations, including pulmonary function tests


Education and Experience:

  • Possession of a high school diploma or GED
  • Any equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable
  • A working knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices
  • Obtain a Class 4A Water Treatment Plan Certificate


Company Description

Havre de Grace is a city in Harford County, Maryland, situated at the mouth of the Susquehanna River and the head of the Chesapeake Bay. Havre de Grace's location makes it popular for recreation and tourism, and the City was honored as one of America's 20 best small towns to visit in 2014 by Smithsonian magazine.

The City of Havre de Grace, Maryland, is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online application!

The City of Havre de Grace, Maryland, is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

  • 457 deferred compensation plan
  • Company-paid Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Pension Plan
  • Personal time
  • Sick Time
  • Vacation time
  • Vision Insurance
  • Voluntary life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance

Salary Range

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