Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

Job Description

The City of Havre de Grace is seeking experienced candidates to fill a vacant Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Position. This position reports directly to the Superintendent of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the plant and lift-stations.

Minimum qualifications are as follows:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
• Ability to obtain a Class 5A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator’s Certificate
• A valid driver’s license

In addition, the applicant must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to distinguish different shades of color. Ability to pass pre-employment and annual physical examinations. Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, crouch, stoop, lift objects up to 50 pounds, and use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity. Ability to use a personal computer, standard office equipment, and laboratory equipment. Knowledge of Wastewater Treatment processes. Knowledge of mathematics, biology, and basic chemistry. Knowledge of federal, state, and local Wastewater Treatment guidelines and procedures. Knowledge of City, department, and safety policies and procedures. Knowledge of plant and lift-station operations. Knowledge of the safe handling and application of chemicals used in Wastewater Treatment. Knowledge of standard laboratory principles, techniques, equipment, and material. Skill in operating laboratory equipment. Skill in reading various meters, including D.O. and pH. Skill in the use of basic tools such as packing tools, socket wrenches, power tools, and screwdrivers. Skill in the use of grounds maintenance equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Monitors treatment process and makes necessary adjustments

2. Monitors performance of machinery and equipment used to control the treatment process; makes effective process control decisions based on observations

3. Inspects valves, pumps, gauges and other plant or lift-station equipment on a regular basis

4. Prepares inspection sheets, logs, and flow charts; prepares daily reports of analysis and test results for laboratory and regulatory agencies; maintains records; enters data to computer

5. Tends pumps, blowers, feed pumps, dry and wet chemical feeders, aerators, telescopic settings, wet well, and other equipment used to decontaminate wastewater; reads and records effluent flow meter

6. Inspects and cleans filters, tanks, clarifier weirs, and bar screens

7. Collects samples and completes chemical tests/analysis such as dissolved oxygen, suspended solids, biomonitoring, and pH of in-process treatment of wastewater; Calculates chemical dosages and adds chemicals to maintain proper pH in various parts of the treatment process. Determines and performs sludge wasting from aeration basin for aerobic digestion

8. Operates centrifuge as directed

9. Conduct periodic checks of plant operational equipment

10. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment under the direction of the Maintenance supervisor; assists in repair of equipment, including lift stations

11. Performs routine cleaning of equipment, grounds, and work areas

12. Performs housekeeping and grounds maintenance duties

13. Ensures proper operation and routine maintenance of sewage pumping stations

14. Works on call after hours to respond to emergencies; works weekends and holidays as scheduled

15. Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
• A valid driver’s license

Company Description

Havre de Grace is a city in Harford County, Maryland, situated at the mouth of the Susquehanna River and the head of the Chesapeake Bay. Havre de Grace's location makes it popular for recreation and tourism, and the City was honored as one of America's 20 best small towns to visit in 2014 by Smithsonian magazine.
The City of Havre de Grace, Maryland, is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online application!
The City of Havre de Grace, Maryland, is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Benefits

• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Company-paid Short and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Pension Plan
• Personal time
• Sick Time
• Vacation time
• Vision Insurance
• Voluntary life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance