Laborer Wastewater Treatment Facility

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Laborers in the Wastewater Department are responsible for the day-to-day activities and operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant for the City of Charlestown. Laborers may be hired at full time or part time status depending on departmental staffing needs. Pay rates are dependent upon the skill level, knowledge, experience, and education of the laborer according to the following scale:

• Extended experience in wastewater management and maintenance
• Assists Director with training and supervision of daily assignments for laborer teammates
• Perform standby duties for after hours, weekend, and holiday responses
• May serve as acting operator in the absence of the Director
• Should maintain a wastewater certification license according to plant classification
• Must demonstrate ability to use and instruct others in the use of all equipment required for regular maintenance and repair of the wastewater treatment facility and collection system.
• Possession of appropriate commercial driver’s license (CDL) required
• Moderate experience in wastewater system maintenance
• May assist team leader with supervision and training of laborer teammates
• Perform standby duties for after hours, weekend, and holiday responses
• Must demonstrate ability to use all equipment required for regular maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment facility and collection system.
• Demonstration of a willingness to learn and advance in levels of employment is anticipated including earning and maintaining an appropriate wastewater certification license
• Possession of appropriate commercial driver’s license (CDL) required
• Class C Laborer – Entry Level and/or Part Time
  • Minimal experience in wastewater system maintenance
  • Possesses a strong willingness to learn the functions and responsibilities of wastewater system maintenance and treatment
  • Expected to begin the process of license certification and work actively toward that goal
  • Demonstrate a strong sense of motivation, problem solving skills, and be a self-starter
  • Demonstration of a willingness to learn and advance in levels of employment is anticipated

The duties listed below illustrate the variety of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar and related to the distinguishing characteristics of the position.

• Evaluate all city sewers and associated equipment for existing problems and inform the Director of Wastewater of any problems identified immediately.
• Work to correct problems identified in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and in an efficient and timely manner.
• Prepare and provide various reports of operations of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and system as needed and required by local, state, and federal agencies.
• Assist with keeping accurate inventory of equipment and report any concerns related to the state of equipment needs to the Director of Wastewater.
• Provide on-going maintenance for all Wastewater related projects and programs as directed.
• Provide necessary labor to facilitate general maintenance and repair of the Wastewater Treatment plant equipment and plant operation and sewer system.
• Perform all operation and maintenance duties as structured by the Director of Wastewater including testing, sampling, line maintenance and repair, and lift station management.
• Perform other duties as…