Operator I

Capital Region Water; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation & Sick Leave

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

On-site Fitness Room

Professional Development

Employee Wellness Programs

Job summary

Capital Region Water is seeking an Operator I - WW to join the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility team in Harrisburg. The role involves operating and maintaining plant processes on rotating shifts, with responsibilities spanning pumps, valves, meters, control panels, and data systems.

The position requires hands-on operation, laboratory analysis, and strong safety awareness, including respiratory protection.

Qualifications

• Experience in wastewater treatment operations or related field.
• Experience in industrial environments and exposure to hazardous conditions.
• Experience performing custodial, maintenance, and preventive maintenance duties in a plant setting.
• Ability to lift up to 200 pounds with assistance and participate in rescue retrieval operations.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience providing required knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility on assigned shift.
• Work rotating swing shifts: days 7:00 A.M.–7:00 P.M. and nights 7:00 P.M.–7:00 A.M.
• Operate pumps, valves, meters, control panels, and related equipment.
• Perform laboratory analyses to assure proper operation of processes.
• Monitor systems, interpret data, and adjust processes as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and hazardous situations promptly and effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of plant operations and data reporting.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

Process monitoring

Data entry & reporting

Safety compliance

Emergency response

Reading manuals

Respirator use

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Wastewater coursework preferred

Tools

SCADA systems

HMI software

Job description

We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for training and career development. Capital Region Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively promotes a diverse and drug-free workplace.

We are always looking for talented, energetic, and hard-working employees that want to serve their community

Title of position: Operator I- WW

Position type: Full Time, Non-Exempt

Location: Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility (AWTF)

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We offer competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for training and career development.

Description of responsibilities:

This position is responsible for performing skilled work in the operation and maintenance of the Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility on an assigned shift. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Operations Supervisor or other Wastewater Department management staff. Employees are required to work on rotating swing shifts that workdays from 7:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M., and nights from 7:00 P.M. – 7:00 A.M., weekends and holidays.

Work involves the use of:

• stationery and portable pumps, valves, gates, gauges, meters, control panels, and motor vehicles
• Computers, tablets, and software systems for data entry and monitoring
• Ladders (12–25 ft.) and equipment used in elevated work areas
• Chemicals such as chlorine, polymers, and ferric chloride are used in daily operations.
• Work also includes operation of unit processes such as gravity thickeners, digesters, clarifiers, activated sludge, cogeneration, oxygen distillation, gas purification, and sludge dewatering.
• Laboratory analysis is performed on the processes to assure its proper operation.
• Employees are exposed to noise, vibration, fumes, odors, toxic conditions, dust, poor ventilation, and inclement weather.
• Safety equipment such as gas detectors, breathing apparatus, harnesses, barricades, tripod, cones, hand-held flags, etc., will be used.

Required experience:

• Experience or training related to wastewater treatment operations, utilities, industrial processes, or a related field
• Experience working in industrial or plant environments, including exposure to hazardous conditions
• Experience performing custodial, maintenance, and preventive maintenance duties in a plant setting
• Experience performing physical work, including lifting up to 200 pounds (with the aid of two (2) other workers) and assisting with rescue retrieval systems
• Or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Required skills:

• Ability to perform manual work requiring dexterity.
• General knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and equipment
• Ability to understand and apply operating techniques and process controls
• Ability to monitor systems, interpret data, and make process adjustments
• Ability to respond promptly and effectively to emergencies and hazardous situations
• Ability to collect, analyze, and report operational and laboratory data
• Ability to operate computers and software systems for data entry and reporting
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and equipment documentation
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic procedures in standard, practical applications.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to maintain accurate records related to plant operations
• Ability to pass a respiratory fit test and use an approved respirator, such as a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA).

Required Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Wastewater coursework or related education preferred
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

For information on Capital Region Water, including more information on employee benefits and our company culture, visit our website at Home - Capital Region Water

Capital Region Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Capital Region Water actively promotes a diverse and drug-free workplace.

Capital Region Water is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions for which they have applied without regard to gender (regardless of gender identity or gender expression), race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or other characteristics protected by law.

The Expected

The Capital Region Water offers competitive benefits to eligible employees including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• Long-term and short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts

The Unexpected

Several perks that set up apart from the rest:

• Employee Wellness Programs
• Access to on-site fitness room
• Ergonomic adjustments to make your work stations tailor fit for comfort.
• Professional development opportunities to help you learn and grow.