Junior Operator - Wastewater

Town of Edgartown Wastewater Commission

$26.19-$34.48 + $5,000 Sign-On Incentive

The Town of Edgartown is hiring for two full-time, year-round positions to assist the safe and efficient operations of the wastewater treatment facility and collection system. Available positions are forty hours per week with competitive benefits and training opportunities. Training and experience in the fields of chemistry and engineering preferred.

$26.19–$34.48 – Performs daily operation and maintenance of the plant. Work includes assisting senior staff, handling equipment, making repairs, and keeping accurate records. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with a Massachusetts driver’s license. New hires must earn a Grade 4 Wastewater Treatment License within two years.

Responsible for semi-skilled technical work in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment facility and collection system and other related work as required.

• Assists Plant Operators in the operation and maintenance of the facility and its collection system.
• Performs and records operation of facility and station equipment and reports needed preventative maintenance.
• Performs routine maintenance as authorized.
• Performs mechanical repairs on machinery and piping, controllers and monitoring equipment.
• Performs routine grease and oil maintenance.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of all work performed.
• Performs maintenance on vehicles, grounds and facilities.
• Performs cleaning duties as required.
• Assists septage receiving and keeps corresponding records.
• Performs a variety of related duties as required.

Under general supervision. The employee is familiar with the work routine and uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently. The supervisor provides additional, specific instruction for new, difficult or unusual assignments, including suggested work methods. The employee refers unusual situations to the supervisor for advice and further instructions.

The nature of work means that errors are usually detected. Consequences of errors, missed deadlines or poor judgment may result in minor confusion, involving minimal time and expense for correction, such as bookkeeping, data entry or failure to follow established procedures.

The work is well defined or has detailed rules, instructions and procedures. Judgment involves choosing the appropriate practices, procedures, regulations or guidelines to apply in each case.

The work consists of a variety of duties which generally follow standardized practices, procedures, regulations or guidelines. The sequence of work and/or the procedures followed vary according to the nature of the transaction and/or the information involved, or sought, in a particular situation.

Relationships are primarily with co‑workers, vendors and the public, involving frequent explanation, discussion or interpretation of practices, procedures, regulations or guidelines in order to render service, plan or coordinate work efforts, or resolve operating problems. Other regular contacts are with service recipients and employees of outside organizations. More than ordinary courtesy, tact and diplomacy may be required to resolve complaints or deal with hostile, uncooperative or uninformed persons.

High School diploma or equivalent and one to two years of experience, preferably in municipal operations; or an equivalent combination of education, experiences and licenses.

Must obtain a Grade 4 Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment full operator’s License within two years of employment or will be subject to termination.

Must possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license.

Employee must have mechanical and tool skills and must be familiar with engines, mechanical and electrical systems. Must have attention to detail. Must be able to work with others, vendors, customers and the public.

Working conditions involve exposure to intermittent machine or related noise or a combination of unpleasant elements…