Wastewater Operator 3

City of West Haven; West Haven, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

City 401(k) match

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

EAP

13 Holidays

PTO

Tuition Discount UNH

Job summary

City of West Haven is seeking a Wastewater Operator III for the 3rd shift in West Haven, CT. The position pays $35.76 per hour and requires operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant, with supervisory duties in the absence of a Lead Operator.

The role emphasizes SCADA and data management, with responsibilities for sample procedures, reporting, and training of staff. Applicants must hold a CT motor vehicle license and Class III operator certification as required by the City.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years' experience operating wastewater treatment plants.
• Possess and maintain a valid CT motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Thorough knowledge of computer operations and SCADA systems; ability to prepare documents and enter data.
• Operator certification at a level required by the State and City (Class III).
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment principles, equipment, and processes; supervision and training principles.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains the wastewater treatment plant’s facilities.
• Establishes and maintains sample procedures for plant operations and effluent.
• Diagnoses operating problems and directs corrective action during shift.
• Prepares required reports and maintains records.
• Assists in directing and training employees.
• Performs on-call or lead duties in absence of Lead Operator.
• Controles process adjustments by reading gauges and recording data.

Skills

Wastewater treatment

SCADA systems

Computer literacy

CT driver’s license

Operator certification Class III

Job description

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Wastewater Operator 3

Manual Labor West Haven, CT, US

Today Requisition ID: 1344

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