Description for position of Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
The position of wastewater Treatment Plant Operator requires the applicant to be able to
perform the full range of duties and functions required to ensure the wastewater treatment
facility operates effectively and efficiently within the prescribed requirements of the facilities
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit while maintaining safe and
effective working conditions within the facility. These duties and responsibilities will include but
are not limited to the following:
Duties and Responsibilities for the position of Plant Operator
- Perform treatment plant rounds to inspect, monitor and record plant operational conditions by
reading and interpreting information obtained through visual observation of process
instrumentation, the SCADA system data, and through standard process control testing and
evaluation of the activated sludge process.
- Evaluate the activated sludge treatment process through standard process control testing and
make necessary process control decisions and adjustments to assure proper treatment to permit
limitations.
- Operate, adjust, inspect and maintain all pumps, blowers, screens, valves, motors, gates, and
other process equipment.
- Receive, unload and properly stow deliveries of chemicals used in the treatment process.
- Prepare, compile and maintain plant and operations logs and reports.
- Conduct necessary process control tests and perform mathematical process control
calculations related to the process control tests.
- Collect wastewater samples, complete the required documentation for sampling chain of
custody forms and perform a variety of routine laboratory tests for both process control and
regulatory compliance.
- Perform general facility maintenance such as cleaning, housekeeping, proper storage of
materials and parts inventories, as well as minor equipment repairs.
- Must be on-call and able to work shifts, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergency calls on
regularly scheduled off times in a timely manner as required.
- Must be able to operate a variety of hand tools, and equipment utilized in an industrial plant
environment.
- Assist with snow removal at the facility and remote locations as required during winter months
including the operation of snow blowers and snow plows.
- Accept a responsible role in implementing the safety culture of the facility by adhering to all
safe work practices, utilizing all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and wearing the
appropriate PPE in all work situations.
- Must be able to demonstrate the proper use of PPE and general safety equipment including gas
monitors, confined space entry equipment, arc flash protection equipment, and Self Contained
Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) where applicable.
- Must be able to utilize personal computers and a variety of software applications such as
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Word.
- Must ensure compliance with all applicable local, state and federal regulations.
Requirements for the position of Plant Operator
- A High School Diploma or GED is required. Technical Training, Associates Degree a Plus.
Strong mechanical aptitude, analytical skills and mathematical skills are required.
- Must possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License.
- Pennsylvania Certified Wastewater Treatment Operators License class (SB1) is required or the
ability to obtain certification at the SB1 certificate level within 6 years of employment.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical.
- Must be able to pass a drug screening.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
- Must be a US Citizen, or legally documented to work within the United States.
- The Plant Operator position is covered under the terms of a collective bargaining agreement
between the Township and the Teamsters Union. The position requires Union membership.
- The position of Plant Operator is a physical position and requires the applicant to be able to lift
heavy weights periodically, to stand for prolonged periods, to reach, stoop, bend, climb and
descend ladders, etc.
- Applicant must complete and submit an employment application, along with a resume, and a
minimum of three personal references.
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