Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

As a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, you will maintain compliance with NPDES and local permit requirements to discharge wastewater.

Areas of Responsibilities:

• Maintain records and date for entire water & Wastewater Treatment Plant.
  • Perform required calibrations of laboratory equipment.
  • Maintain required calibration logs.
  • Enter data into computer files, and file paper copies of bench sheets.
  • Summarize, complete, and file State and local monthly DMR reports.
• Perform PADEP and Borough required laboratory testing of inhouse parameters.
  • Obtain required wastewater and water samples for local and state permits adhering to proper sampling protocol.
  • Liaison with testing labs for outsourced testing parameters of water and wastewater.
• Maintain inventory of chemicals, tools, and etc. that are used within the WWTP and well water system.
  • Ensure materials needed for daily use are available and operational.
  • Maintain cost control of materials to stay within budget.
• Maintain a professional relationship with State and Local agencies.
  • Develop and maintain confidence of agencies in dealings.
• Observe and report conditions that affect the WWTP and well water system daily operations.
  • Inform and report conditions that could affect permit compliance to plant management.
  • Provide information and plans for corrective action for adverse conditions.

Education and Experience:

Education:

• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR GED
• ADVANCED SCHOOLING

Preferred:

• General Laboratory Skills (1-2 years)
• Wastewater Plant Operations (2 + years)
• General Computer Skills (1-2 years)

Required:

• State Certified for a minimum of a Class C Water License with Chlorine Gas.
• Operator needs to obtain WWTP license within one year of starting position.