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SalaryWastewater Treatment Operator in Training
The Wastewater Treatment Operator in Training will be under the direct supervision of the Project Manager. This position accomplishes a variety of duties related to the daily operation of wastewater treatment (collection, treatment and distribution).
THE DAY-TO-DAY
- Conducts routine testing of wastewater as directed, records test results and maintains the plant logbook with accurate and timely entries of activities;
- Maintains the facility treatment units to include sampling equipment, and pumps. Identify and report the need for repairs to treatment plant equipment such as pumps, valves, motors, blowers, and chemical feed equipment;
- Monitors all charts, gauges and other operating equipment and maintains calibration of plant instrumentation and on-line analyzers according to the frequency specified by permitting agencies and/or the manufacturer;
- Calculates chemical feed rates, calibrates chemical equipment and adjusts chemical feed rates as indicated by lab tests or by the direction of the Plant Manager to comply with effluent quality requirements as established for the plant. Adjusts or alters the chemical treatment of plant processes as required;
- Responsible for housekeeping up-keep including mopping and dusting.
- Wastewater sampling;
- On-call availability within a 60-minute response time and rotational weekend duty is required for this position.
- Perform other duties as required;
SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES DESIRED
Professional:
- Minimum required high school diploma or equivalent;
- Strong safety awareness;
- Some technical or mechanical work experience preferred.
- Valid NY driver’s license;
- Good physical capacities
Physical Aspects of Position (include but are not limited to):
- Walking & Standing: 4-8 hr/day;
- Bending & Reaching: 4-8 hr/day;
- Pushing & pulling: 4-8 hr/day;
- Physical Effort: does not lift weights more than 100 lbs;
- Environmental Stress: busy atmosphere, working inside and outside.
CONDITIONS
- Benefits include Health insurance, Health savings account (HSA), Telemedicine, Voluntary dental insurance, Voluntary vision insurance, Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Employees are eligible to participate in the 401k plan after completing 3 months of employment. The company also contributes to the employee 401K.
- Paid sick time.
- Paid vacation time.
- Reimbursement of $165 for the purchase of safety boots.
