Community Systems Plant Operator Apprentice

Loudoun Water; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Loudoun Water, un service public qui fournit de l'eau et des eaux usées, recherche un apprenti opérateur de systèmes de traitement communautaires. Ce poste implique d'assister à l'exploitation, l'entretien et la collecte de données des installations de traitement d'eau. Le candidat idéal doit être diplômé du lycée et avoir un intérêt pour les sciences.

Qualifications

• Diplôme d'études secondaires requis.
• Compétences en mathématiques ou intérêt pour la science, la biologie ou la chimie apprécié.
• Expérience dans l'exploitation et l'entretien des installations de traitement d'eau souhaitée mais non obligatoire.

Responsibilities

• Assister à l'exploitation et à l'entretien des installations de traitement des eaux usées.
• Effectuer des inspections, des maintenances préventives et des réparations basiques.
• Lire les compteurs et collecter des échantillons d'eau et d'eaux usées.

Skills

Math skills

Interest in science

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

Job description

COMMUNITYSYSTEMSPLANTOPERATORAPPRENTICE

Loudoun Water, located in Ashburn VA is a public utility that provides water and wastewater service to customers in Loudoun County.We offer highly competitive salaries, a stable work environment, and excellent employee benefits!

We are seeking a Community Systems Plant Operator Apprentice who will assist with operating and maintaining water, wastewater, and on-site treatment facilities along with their associated distribution and collection systems. Essential functions include:

• Reading,interpreting,andexecutingallfacilityanddepartmentrequirements,including adhering to all Operations and Maintenance Manuals, regulatory permits,and Loudoun Water Standard Operating Procedures.
  
  
• Conducts basic inspection procedures, general housekeeping, and preventive maintenance onthefacility’sequipment,building,andgrounds.Anabilitytodetectflawsintheoperation of mechanicalequipmentand to determineproperremedialmeasures, this includes making general repairs and adjustments as needed.
  
  
• Abilitytooperatevalves,pumps,gates,andothercontrolsandequipmentwithinthefacility and associated with the treatment process. This includes exercising associated distribution system valves.
  
  
• Reads meters, gauges, and dials; records readings, chemical levels, water properties and statisticaldata;preparesandmaintainsavarietyofoperationallogsandrecordsincluding computer spreadsheets and facility databases.
  
  
• Collects water and wastewater samples; performs bench testing or submits samples to laboratoryfortesting;maintainsrecordsoffindingsandsamplecharacteristics;calibrates test equipment; cleans and maintains laboratory equipment.
  
  
• Theabilitytoestablishandmaintaineffectiveworkingrelationshipswithassociatesandthe general public.

Requirements: High School graduate (or equivalent). Strong math skills or an interest in science,biologyorchemistryisaplus.Experienceintheoperationandmaintenanceofwater, wastewater, and/or water reclamation facilities is preferred but not required.

SpecialRequirements: The abilitytoobtainat least one of the following licenseswithintwo years; Virginia State Class 4 or above Wastewater Works Operator License, Virginia Class 4 or above Waterworks Operator License, and Virginia Alternative Onsite Sewage System Operator License.Possessionofavaliddriver’slicenseandasafedrivingrecord.Possessionoforability to obtain certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within six (6) months of employment.Thispositionworksanon-callscheduleandovertimeasrequiredtocarryoutjob responsibilities and duties.This position is deemed Essential per the LW staffing policy and requires working during inclement weather or other emergencies.

Applyonlineatwww.loudounwater.org.Salary:DOQ.Positionwillremainopenuntilfilled.EOE