1A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

We are looking for a 1A Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator that is responsible for operating and maintaining the waste water equipment and facilities to ensure water meets environmental standards

Hours are flexible 3-6 hours per day Monday - Friday with the liberty to make your own schedule.

Weekend on-call availability may be required if issues arise that require WWTP operator to be present.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the operation, maintenance and repair of a Grade 1A wastewater treatment plant, Grade C UV and Chlorination on-site water systems, including pumping stations, to assure the most efficient and economical use of equipment, supplies and manpower in compliance with the NYS DEC regulations.
• Performs daily inspection of plant and collection system
• Conducts wastewater and other plant testing in accordance with NYS DOH/DEC regulations
• Performs the maintenance and repair of equipment, sewers, etc.
• Familiarity with Activated Sludge and MBR systems a plus
• Assists in studies for improvement of water quality and plant operations
• Maintains inventory of supplies, chemicals and equipment, and requisitions materials
• Assists in maintaining records and preparing periodic reports with respect to plant operations and as required by the NYS DEC and the US EPA
• May meet with staff and other interested parties (engineers, chemist, contractors, etc.) to discuss and resolve operating problems
• Assists in planning and promoting internal safety program
• Performs other related duties as required.

 FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Good knowledge of the practices used and the equipment required in the operation and maintenance of a Grade 1A wastewater treatment plant
• good knowledge of the operation of a wastewater treatment plant
• good knowledge of the principles and applications of physics, chemistry and bacteriology as applied to wastewater treatment and disposal
• good knowledge of rules and regulations with respect to the operation of a Grade 1A wastewater treatment plant
• ability to supervise the operation and repair of pumps, valves, and related mechanical and electrical equipment
• ability to read, understand and record data from gauges, scales and meters
• ability to perform laboratory and field tests for control of plant operations
• ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; perform mechanical procedures
• alertness and dependability

Grade C NYSDOH Water License is preferred; will consider applicants without a license if they are willing to get NYS certified as a waste water treatment plant operator. Employer will pay for the required waste water treatment certification training.

Benefits offered to employees working and avg of 30 or more hours per week:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) matching

Work schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability