Wastewater Operator

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Manual Labor West Haven, CT, US

Today Requisition

Salary Range: $35.76 To $35.76 Hourly

WASTEWATER OPERATOR 3
3RD SHIFT Monday through Friday Hourly Rate $35.76

TITLE:
Operator III

REPORTS TO:

Administrator, Lead Operator or Designee

SUPERVISES:
None

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates, and maintains the wastewater treatment plant’s facilities.
• Establishes and maintains effective sample procedures of plant operations and effluent.
• Diagnose operating problems and directs and performs necessary corrective action during work shift.
• Prepares required reports and maintains complete record-keeping procedures.
• Assists in directing and training employees.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs any combination of the following tasks pertinent to controlling operation of plant as directed.
• Responsible for the operation of a wastewater treatment plant or plant process on an assigned shift.
• Performs duties of Lead Operator in the absence of same.
• Gives instructions to plant operators.
• Maintains discipline and ensures proper procedures are followed.
• Performs operations and maintenance activities including taking samples and performing routine laboratory tests and analyses.
• Inspects equipment to locate needed repairs and maintenance.
• Makes process control adjustments, reads gauges and meters, records data, prepares necessary shift and log reports.
• Determines proper chemical flow rates.
• Participates in the technical training of plant operators.
• Assigns operators to designated shifts.
• Assigns replacement operators during emergency situations.
• May be required to fill in for operators in their absence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4-7 years' experience in operating wastewater treatment plants
• Possess and maintain a valid state of CT motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Thorough knowledge of computer operations and SCADA systems. Able to make spreadsheet and word processing documents, and enter information into data management systems.
• 
  *** Operator certification at a level required by the State and City (Class III). ***
• Very knowledgeable of the principles and practices of wastewater treatment plant operations; operating principles of valves, pumps, and motors; principles and methods of water analyses, and bacteriological and chemical sewage analyses; effects and problems of industrial waste in wastewater treatment processes, principles of supervision and training; safe work practices

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to transport self over plant facility, typically not less than 3 miles per 8 hour shift.
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs, typically not less than 1,100 stair steps per 8 hour shift.
• Must be able to lift bags weighing up to 50 pounds each from floor level up to waist high in an 8-hour shift, typically not less than 45 bags per 8 hour shift.
• Must be able to bend frequently to collect samples.
• Must be able to push a power lawn mower for up to 3 hours per 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather.

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a City match of up to 8%
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time, Personal Time, and Sick Leave
• 50% Tuition Discount at the University of New Haven for City employees

THE CITY OF WEST HAVEN IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/ EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER