Operator Wastewater Transport

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Operates, monitors, and inspects assigned wastewater facilities and operational equipment, processes, and systems on an assigned shift in a designated area. Performs assigned maintenance functions as part of a team under the direction of the assigned Area Supervisor I or II or Operations Supervisor.

3/31/2026 to 4/13/2026

Location:

Chelsea, MA

Salary: $62,843.39 – $89,210.25 annually, moves to $65,815.51 – $94,222.99 upon completion of PIP training

Wednesday – Sunday 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm (Shift differential $2.32 per hour for nights and weekends)

• Operate equipment manually and through instrument panel and programmable logic control units, system flows and levels in assigned process area. Equipment may include, but will not be limited to, pumps, valves, gates, meters, gauges, controllers, motor control centers, level control devices, mixers, oxygen generation, chemical feed, odor control and hydroelectric equipment.
• Monitor and inspect operating conditions; record observations and data in area shift log.
• Provide oversight for all barge and truck loading/unloading operations.
• Provide oversight for chemical and fuel oil unloading to facility fuel storage.
• Takes initial action to correct malfunctions of equipment and reports malfunctions and variances to the Area Supervisor I or II or Operations Supervisor.
• Operator I may be dispatched to critical facilities to make operational changes or investigate alarms as directed.
• Samples various process fluids and odor control systems and analyzes, records, and labels according to schedule.
• Operate equipment through programmable logic control units.
• Operate the Processes Instrumentation and Control System (PICS), TELOG or SCADA and fill in for the Area Supervisor I or II as required.
• Calibrate critical process control equipment.
• Follow safety, operating, and emergency response procedures and policies established by MWRA.
• Communicate with other Operators regarding operational and process control conditions.
• Perform work in compliance with Authority established Integrated Contingency Plan.
• Inspect and troubleshoot mechanical, electromechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic equipment using tools and gauges of the trade. Perform preventive maintenance on operations equipment as directed by MAXIMO, such as grease and lubrication, minor packing adjustments, opening hatches, installing safety rails, changing light bulbs, HVAC filters, and performing minor maintenance during shift work as required.
• Perform, document and report results in the MAXIMO database of inspections and work performed.
• Assist other trades in the performance of their work, as required, or as assigned.
• Operate motor vehicles such as vans and pick‑up trucks to transport materials to work sites, and pick up and deliver supplies and equipment.
• Perform light maintenance independently or as part of a team. Light maintenance shall include, but not be limited to:
  • Operate forklift or other light equipment that does not require a special license.
  • Generate inspection lists and maintenance reporting through the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
  • Inspect and troubleshoot various systems and equipment.
  • Install and retrofit/​new equipment related to facility systems.
  • Modify and/or align existing equipment to specifications.
  • With proper safety training, set up ladders, staging and rigging and utilize hoists, jacks, dollies, lifts, etc. for proper access to job and to remove and install equipment.
  • Operate portable pumping, ventilation and other equipment necessary to support and accomplish assigned tasks.
  • Grease and lubricate, replace oil reservoirs, perform minor packing adjustments and open hatches.
  • Install safety rails, change light bulbs and replace HVAC…