Plant Operator II

Essential Functions

• Operates and repairs water purifications plant, pump stations, wastewater collection and treatment sites.
• Provides customer assistance while protecting the environment.
• Responsible for remote pump station checks and maintenance.
• Responsible for lab samples dissolved in Oxygen, Ph, NH3 and Cl2.
• Monitors plant flow along with operations and equipment.
• Conducts aeration tank testing; SPIN, temperature and micro.
• Responsible for solids handling, area-digester/dryer beds.
• Manages and conducts screens and filter cleaning, along with routine maintenance.
• Responsible for blowers which includes routine preventative maintenance.
• Sets up composite sampler for state lab test.
• Handles landscaping and outdoor maintenance duties such as: cutting grass, weed whacking, tree trimming and snow clearing.
• Performs routing administrative tasks including preparing monthly reports.
• Responsible for general housekeeping duties as assigned.
• Handles repairs and makes service calls.
• Position is scheduled for on call work as needed.
• Acts as essential personnel in weather related emergencies.
• Performs other duties as required.

Supervision: The position reports to the Superintendent. Position does not supervise staff.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Problem Solving: Anticipates problems; sees how a problem and its solution will affect other areas; gathers information before making decisions; weighs alternatives against objectives and arrives at reasonable decisions.
• Attention to Detail: Is alert in a high-risk environment; follows detailed procedures and ensures accuracy; carefully monitors gauges, instruments or processes; concentrates on routine work details. Recognizes and accurately evaluates the signs of a problem; analyzes current procedures for possible improvements; notifies supervisor of problems in a timely manner.
• Flexibility: Adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions; works to eliminate all processes which do not add value; is willing to take action, even under pressure, criticism or tight deadlines; takes informed risks.
• Responsiveness: Responds to requests for service in a timely and thorough manner; does what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; prioritizes customer needs.
• Technical Skills: Working knowledge of water and wastewater treatment plant operations and machinery and of the treatment process; of safety, accident prevention and first-aid methods. Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical plant components and their repair is preferred. Introductory knowledge of chemistry and biology and proper sampling techniques and required laboratory Analysis as outlined in the latest edition of "Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater" and regulations as established within the Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act.
• Project Management: Ability to handle a variety of projects with conflicting deadlines and needs.
• Computer Related Skills: Ability to work with MS Office and other software packages, including basic internet use.
• Additional Requirements: Must be able to pass a urinalysis test prior to employment.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Four years of training under supervision of a properly licensed superintendent.
• Certification as a Class 5 Wastewater Treatment Operator required.
• Certification as a Class 4 Water Treatment Operator required.
• Valid Maryland Driver’s License and an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Valid Maryland Commercial Driver’s License.
• Flagger Certification required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification required.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

Work is conducted in a variety of settings some which provide comfortable lighting, temperature and air conditions, however some areas will expose the employee to occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less than optimal temperature and air conditions. The position routinely requires lifting or moving of moderately heavy items, such as equipment, boxes (up to 80 pounds) and/or very long periods of walking on a routine basis, and/or standing for long periods of time and/or frequently requires stooping and bending.

Work requires special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts or machines; working with irritant chemicals, etc. The position may involve routine exposure to soiled materials and light chemical substances such as cleaning solutions; work may require employees to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields; may require working in adverse weather conditions.

Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms, e.g. use of safe work place practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire regulations.

Benefits

• Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Long-Term Disability & Short-Term Disability Coverage
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement

Kent County Government provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Salary : $25 - $40