What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sewage Treatment Plant Operator/Operator-In-Training position at Saxonburg Area Authority?
Job Overview
We are seeking a Plant Operator to join our team. The Plant Operator will be responsible for operating and maintaining equipment in a municipal wastewater treatment plant setting. This position performs operations, treatment, laboratory analysis, inspections, routine driving, recording, labor activities, and troubleshooting work.
Responsibilities
- Collect and record data on plant operations
- Operate and maintain wastewater treatment systems
- Monitor and control processes using distributed control systems
- Assist in the construction and assembly of plant equipment
- Perform basic mathematical calculations related to plant operations
- Maintain and repair equipment as needed
- Operate logic controllers to regulate plant processes
- Engage in lifting tasks as required, up to 50 pounds
- Train and operate heavy equipment such as forklifts
- Assist with laboratory tasks within the plant facility
Qualifications
- Experience in wastewater treatment or related field is a plus
- Familiarity with distributed control systems is advantageous
- Ability to perform lifting tasks safely and effectively
- Proficiency in operating heavy equipment is desirable
- Basic math skills for calculations related to plant operations
- Capability to maintain and repair plant equipment as needed
- Knowledge of logic controllers is beneficial
- Strong attention to detail and safety protocols
- Must possess a valid Driver's License
- Must posess and maintain Class B, Subclass 1 PA Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations Certification, or obtain with training within 18 months of employment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.09 - $22.36 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Military leave
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- On call
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20 - $22