What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wastewater Operator Intern position at County of DuPage?
We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as a Wastewater Operator Intern within the DuPage County Public Works Department. This position is eligible for Paid Leave hours at a proportional rate based on the number of hours regularly scheduled to work. For detailed information on paid time off, visit Employee Policy Manual, Section 5.
DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Responsibilities Include:
Preferred candidates will be taking or have already completed courses to obtain an Illinois water/wastewater license.
Requires a valid driver's license.
A pre-employment background check is required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work will occur in a field environment. The work environment for this position regularly includes working in varies outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, with hazardous chemicals, and with fumes or airborne particles.
DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Responsibilities Include:
- Draws samples of water for laboratory tests and analyses
- Cleaning of machinery, equipment, and pumps
- Observe and assist with addition of chemicals according to prescribed standards
- Reads gauges and transmits data to superior
- Observe and assist with routine chemical analyses of water
- Observe and assist operators with plant rounds
- Observe and assist with operation of plant equipment
Preferred candidates will be taking or have already completed courses to obtain an Illinois water/wastewater license.
Requires a valid driver's license.
A pre-employment background check is required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work will occur in a field environment. The work environment for this position regularly includes working in varies outside weather conditions, near moving mechanical parts, with hazardous chemicals, and with fumes or airborne particles.
Salary : $15 - $18
