Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR

Mid-Centre County Authority, located at 296 Mid-Centre Lane, Milesburg, PA is accepting resumes for a full-time position of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.

GENERAL SUMMARY :

Under general direction, operate and maintain treatment plant equipment to achieve a quality effluent; perform general maintenance tasks; respond to alarms; take corrective action to remedy condition; perform work requests from the Plant Manager and lab sampling / testing.

EDUCATION / EMPLOYMENT :

Ability to obtain required Licenses / Certifications :

Valid PA Driver’s License, Class B CDL or the ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months after hire

PA Wastewater Systems Operator Certification Class D Type 1 minimum and a minimum of six months of work experiencerelevant to water, wastewater, collection systems, or closely related construction, engineering, or environmental systemsoperation and maintenance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Coordinate decanting equipment operations with Plant Manager to facilitate the processing of sludge to meet plant operating requirement.

Control and monitor decanting to assure that equipment and controls are operating properly, as well as efficiently and safely; assure proper maintenance of all decanting equipment.

Tour treatment plant to visually inspect all process equipment; check and verify proper operation of all monitoring, sampling and testing equipment; calibrate all sensors and monitoring equipment to assure proper operation.

Monitor and respond to alarm system when computer operating system alerts to problem; take appropriate steps to correct and provide immediate update to Plant Manager.

Perform general maintenance duties on wastewater treatment facilities to meet individual contract requirements.

Perform sampling and testing as required for NPDES permit discharge limitations or for maintain proper operational parameters.

Keep records of plant process; record measurements, reading and maintenance problems; communicate status of operations with Plant Manager.

Perform any other job duties that may be necessary and is not included on this list as directed by Plant Manager.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS : Knowledge

Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant operating standards.

Knowledge of safety standards and procedures in treatment plant environment.

Knowledge of department rules and procedures.

Knowledge of NPDES permit standards required per plant.

Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant computer-operated control systems.

Abilities

Ability to cooperate with coworkers on group tasks.

Ability to adhere to safety standards and recognize warnings and hazards.

Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.

Ability to organize tasks to meet appropriate time schedules required for sample collections

Ability to interface with computer and computer-controlled operating systems.

Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Work is frequently performed alone and may be performed inside around noisy equipment or outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Work is performed around a variety of potentially hazardous mechanical and electrical equipment and occasionally hazardous substances. Position requires inclusion on schedule for the rotation of on-call duty and working weekends.

DISCLAIMER : The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this position. They are not intended to be misconstrued as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required to perform the job.

Mid-Centre County Authority offers a benefit package and paid time off. If you are interested, please send resume with references and salary requirements to Stephanie MacNamara, Office Manager at mcca296@gmail.com .