WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY OPERATOR IN TRAINING

WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY OPERATOR-IN-TRAINING BOROUGH OF HOLLIDAYSBURG The Borough of Hollidaysburg is seeking a full-time Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator-In-Training (OIT). A Wastewater Treatment Facility OIT receives structured on-the-job training to develop the knowledge and skills needed to become certified as a Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator. Assignments provide progressively responsible experience in operating and maintaining various wastewater treatment equipment, performing chemical testing of wastewater, and recording and interpreting data and findings. The Wastewater Treatment Facility OIT will be expected to perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled technical work in the operation, maintenance, repair and testing of the Wastewater Treatment Facility under the supervision of a licensed PADEP Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator. Applicants must have the ability to learn plant operations, maintenance and laboratory analysis; work safely, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, have the ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions; operate motorized vehicles, various tools and testing equipment; and have a working knowledge of computers. This position requires heavy lifting, bending, stretching and standing. The Borough of Hollidaysburg offers a competitive wage and benefits package, including paid health care, vacation, personal and sick days. The Borough provides a non-contributing defined pension plan through the Pa. Municipal Retirement System (PMRS) to all full-time employees. This position is an excellent opportunity for recent college graduates in science and engineering seeking stable employment in an environmental field. Successful applicants must have:

• High School diploma or equivalency
• Valid Pennsylvania Drivers License

+ Ability to obtain a Pennsylvania Wastewater System Operators License

• Successfully complete a background check and pre-employment drug screening.
• Work outside of typical business hours when required to do so including nights, weekends and holidays. Must be available for call-outs when needed.

A full job description for this position may be viewed at www.hollidaysburgpa.org Please submit resume and cover letter to: Sara Williams, Borough Secretary Borough of Hollidaysburg, 401 Blair Street, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 or by email swilliams@hollidaysburgpa.org Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. EOE recblid gj5ta9tnsuhxzcil4qshy24yy5ixqd