Wastewater Operator Technician - City of Lancaster

Epwpcoa; Lancaster, Northern (Lancaster County, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lancaster is seeking a Wastewater Operator Technician to operate wastewater treatment equipment and manage sludge treatment processes. The role requires attention to safety, procedural compliance, and accurate record-keeping.

You will monitor the SCADA system, take samples, perform calculations per DEP regulations, record readings in logs, and assist with mechanical/electrical maintenance. The position emphasizes reliability and teamwork in a municipal facility.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, vocational school or GED with 3+ years wastewater plant experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or related field is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operates wastewater treatment equipment and sludge processes.
• Monitors the plant SCADA system and logs readings.
• Takes samples and performs calculations according to DEP regulations.
• Assists with maintenance in mechanical and electrical fields as required.
• Operates sludge treatment and lime stabilization equipment.

Skills

SCADA monitoring

Wastewater plant operations

Safety procedures

Education

High School diploma, vocational school or GED

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry or related field

Tools

SCADA system

Job description

Wastewater Operator Technician - City of Lancaster

Lancaster, PA, USA

Job Type

Full Time

Date Posted

8/11/26

Details

Primary Function: Operates wastewater treatment equipment and all phases of sludge treatment.

Example of Essential Duties:

Follows Standard Operating procedures and follows safe practices in the performance of duties.

Monitors the plant SCADA system.

Operates wastewater treatment and plant equipment, including raw sewage pumps, motors, grit chambers, mechanical and manual screens, clarifiers, valves and oxygen generation system.

Regulates and adjusts motors, flow meters, chlorinators, pumps and valves.

Takes samples and performs calculations according to regulations set forth by the Department of Environmental Protection.

Takes various readings from equipment and makes appropriate entries in plant logs.

Operates the computer system to monitor and control the plant sludge process.

Operates all phases of sludge treatment, including the use of pumps, thickening, belt presses, and lime stabilization process equipment and chemical conditioning

Assists with all maintenance repairs in the mechanical and electrical fields as required.

Performs shift maintenance of all sludge handling and operations. Operates sludge processing equipment as directed.

Performs custodial duties as assigned.

Education, Training and Experience

A High School diploma, completion of vocational school or a GED accompanied with at least three (3) years experience as a wastewater plant operator or sludge technician is preferred; a Bachelor’s Degree in biology, chemistry or related field is highly desirable.

Licenses and Certificates

Possession of a current, valid motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is required.

Possession of a valid, current Class A1 subclass wastewater operators certification as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection or pass test of such certification no later than 3 years (full-time) in this position.