Operator Trainee I-III

The Ocean County Utilities Authority; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

pension (PERS)

generous paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The Ocean County Utilities Authority in Brick, NJ seeks an Operator Trainee I-III to learn the safe, economical operation of a wastewater treatment facility and its collection system. The position requires a high school diploma, with an Associate's degree preferred, and involves rotating shifts and on-call duties.

The starting hourly rate is $20.80, with overtime and shift differential offered. Strong computer skills and arithmetic are essential; training leads to full licensure as a wastewater

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Ability to perform manual work under variable conditions.
• Must read meters, charts and gauges and maintain plant operation records.
• Strong math skills; perform laboratory tests to monitor/ control processes.
• Proficient computer skills: spreadsheets, word processing, work order systems and email.

Responsibilities

• Learn safe, economical operation of both the treatment plant and collection system.
• Operate rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, and on-call/overtime as required.
• Maintain and read records of plant operations and monitor process performance.
• Perform laboratory tests necessary to monitor and control plant processes.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Reading meters

Technical reading

Communication skills

Math skills

Laboratory testing

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in Environmental Science/Science/Biology

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Work order systems

Email

Job description

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Operator Trainee I-III

Brick, NJ, US

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2 days ago Requisition ID: 1181

Salary Range: $20.80 To $24.96 Hourly

Operator Trainee I-III

The Ocean County Utilities Authority, a public wastewater treatment facility consisting of three treatment plants and 40 pumping stations, is presently seeking a Wastewater Treatment Operator Trainee. The position is located in Brick, NJ. The trainee will be assigned to an operating shift and will learn to perform those duties associated with the safe, economical and continuous operation of both the treatment plant and collection system. The purpose of the position is to ultimately become a fully licensed wastewater treatment operator.

A high school diploma is required. An Associate’s degree in Environmental Science, Science or Biology is preferred. Ability to perform manual work involving dexterity, and often under adverse weather and working conditions. Ability to read meters, charts, and gauges and accurately maintain records of plant operations. Ability to read and comprehend written technical information and communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Must possess basic and applied math skills related to the operations process and be able to perform laboratory tests necessary to monitor and control plant processes. Must possess strong computer skills including spreadsheets, word processing, work order systems and email. Must be able to work rotating shifts, including weekends, holidays, on-call, emergency call (24/7), and overtime as required.

The Authority offers a starting hourly rate of $20.80 plus paid overtime and shift differential (this is a 24/7 operation, and the assigned shift rotates every three weeks). We offer a strong benefits package.

• Health Benefits
• pension (PERS)
• generous paid time off and holidays

Relocation is not available. Candidates in Ocean County are preferred.