Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - Torrance State Hospital

THE POSITION

As a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator with the Department of Human Services (DHS), you will help maintain the systems that keep Torrance State Hospital functioning safely and efficiently. This position lets you apply mechanical skills, technical knowledge, and consistent care to important plant operations. Your work supports dependable water and wastewater management across the hospital grounds. Become part of a team that respects hard work and relies on your dedication to keeping operations running.

• System Operation:
  Operate switches, valves, pumps, chlorinators, and laboratory equipment to maintain proper water and wastewater treatment processes
• Sample Testing:
  Collect required samples, perform daily water and wastewater analyses, and record treatment results for compliance
• Equipment Maintenance:
  Inspect chlorinators, repair dosing pumps, perform preventive maintenance, and complete startup and shutdown procedures
• Record Keeping:
  Log water and waste production data, track chemical usage, and prepare information for required operational reports
• Safety Practices:
  Follow safety procedures, maintain clean work areas, and identify and report unsafe conditions
• Facility Housekeeping:
  Clean work areas, paint, perform adjustments, and secure tools and equipment to maintain an orderly plant environment

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework:
  You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:
  
  In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

• Successful completion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee ( Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration) program and certification as a wastewater treatment plant operator for any class and type of plant ; or
• Possession of a valid certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators as a wastewater treatment plant operator for any class and type of plant.

• You must possess a valid certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater System Operators as a wastewater treatment plant operator that is equal to or greater than Class C, Subclass 2 (Fixed Film DEP certification).
• You must possess an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
• This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
• Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S.
• 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and click on Veterans.

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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