Certified Plant Operator

SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Sewage Treatment Plant Superintendent, operators are responsible for the operation of the Piney Fork Treatment Plant and Lick Run Pump Station.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform sludge pumping of digester and filter presses and be able to properly adjust flow control
• Accomplish minor plumbing and electrical work and assist the mechanic in the diagnosis and repair of plant equipment
• Upkeep of plant and grounds
• Operate the sludge truck and other vehicles as required
• Maintain accurate operation records including changing charts, reading meters and filling out checklists
• Perform analysis of plant outfall for reporting to regulatory agencies (PH, DO, chlorine residual, temperature)
• Perform complex mathematical computations and have a basic knowledge of hydraulics and chemistry as it relates to the function of the plant
• Performs other assigned tasks as required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to work the shift of Monday thru Friday, 2:30 pm – 11:00 pm, weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, snow callouts, and be available for overtime
• Must possess and continue to maintain a valid Pennsylvania Commercial driver's license, Class B, with air brake qualifications
• Must obtain and hold certification in Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and chlorine leak repair
• Ability to read and write English
• Must attend operators training courses, demonstrate capability and willingness to learn all plant operations and proceed towards obtaining a Pennsylvania Wastewater Operators Certification License in accordance with Pennsylvania DEP regulations, Teamsters 205 Contract, and obtain license within five years of appointment as a condition of continued employment
• Must attend continuing education classes to retain certification license

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED
• Selected applicants must reside within 15 air miles of the Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
• An understanding of and experience in the operation of the Sewage Treatment Plant to include the pump station and equalization tank is desired
• Certification and or completion of wastewater course work desired
• Possess and continue to maintain a valid Pennsylvania Commercial Driver's License, Class B or greater, or obtain within one year of employment

DRUG TESTING

Employment is contingent upon the results of a post-offer (initial employment) drug screen.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a thorough investigation, consisting of a criminal history check, certification check, and education verification check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

CONDITIONS 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, and outside weather conditions. The employee is exposed to wet or humid conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment can vary from moderate to loud.

Salary : $32