W​/WW Facilities Apprentice Operator

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Full Time Easton, MD, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $24.31 To $28.60 Annually

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Water & Wastewater Facilities

JOB OBJECTIVE: Perform operation and maintenance (O&M) tasks at the water supply, storage and treatment facilities, wastewater pumping stations, and wastewater treatment facility in order to provide superior quality water and wastewater services to the customer, protect the public health and water environment, maintain the infrastructure, and comply with all State and Federal. This is a full-time, non-exempt position with on-call requirements.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to obtain OIT W3 within one (1) Month.
• Ability to obtain Wastewater Collection System Operator, Class 5A within one (1) Month.
• This is an entry level position for a non-certified operator and has a maximum term of three years, unless extended by EUC management.
• Requires basic computer skills, mechanical aptitude, good verbal communication skills, and ability to work well as part of a team.
• The job involves O&M of industrial equipment including but not limited to pumps and blowers, electric motors, motor control systems, mechanical screens, grinders, mixers, conveyors, mechanical drives, electronic sensors & meters, compressors, sand filters, water and wastewater tanks, sludge centrifuge and dryer, ultraviolet disinfection, chemical feed systems, valves, samplers, delicate analytical laboratory and in-situ equipment, SCADA system / computers, etc. In addition, O&M of mobile equipment (tractors, light trucks, etc.)
  
  and associated implements are required.
• Activities include a combination of indoor and outdoor work and working in confined spaces and high elevations.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: A high school diploma or equivalent with at least two years’ business experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Driving, lifting, bending, digging, and climbing steps and ladders in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to pass DOT physical
• Must have sufficient pulmonary function to wear self-contained breathing apparatus.
• Must wear proper PPE at all times

CORE VALUES OF EASTON UTILITIES:

• INTEGRITY –Operating with uncompromised values
• COMMITMENT – Unwavering dedication to our customers, our employees, our community, and our environment
• EXCELLENCE
  - An obvious distinction in all we do

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• ACCOUNTABILITY
  - Accountable for measurable, high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
• INITIATIVE
  - Takes prompt action to accomplish tasks and meet goals and objectives.
• QUANTITY/QUALITY of WORK
  - Pays close attention to detail. Strives to achieve accuracy and consistency in all tasks.
• CUSTOMER FOCUS – The ability and willingness to find out what the customer wants or needs and to act accordingly. Dedicated to meeting external and internal customer needs.
• SAFETY ORIENTED – Knows and supports Easton Utilities safety programs and policies

JOB RELATED

COMPETENCIES:

• ATTENTION TO DETAIL – The ability to process detailed information effectively and consistently.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING
  - The ability and desire to constantly expand skills and skill sets through learning and increasing knowledge.
• FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS
  - The ability to effectively hear, understand, and follow directions or instructions; the willingness to postpone making personal decisions, or taking action, until you have openly listened to what you are asked to do.
• PROBLEM SOLVING
  - Identifies and analyzes problems weighing the relevance and accuracy of available information. Generates and evaluates alternative solutions and makes effective and timely decisions.
• RELIABILITY
  - Regularly…