Wastewater Plant Operator — Day Shift, Make Clean Water

Farmers Pride Inc; Fredericksburg (PA); Presencial; USD 30.000 - 47.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Farmers Pride Inc is seeking a dedicated Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operator to manage daily operation and maintenance of the facility, ensuring water quality standards are met. The role includes lab testing, routine preventive maintenance, and coordinating repairs, with Saturday work required and 1st shift available.

The position emphasizes safety, equipment monitoring, and basic pretreatment processes, with experience in motors, pumps, piping, and electrical troubleshooting viewed

Formación

• Knowledge of wastewater treatment plant processes.
• Basic algebra and measurement skills.
• 1 year of maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with various motor and pump types.
• Basic electrical troubleshooting skills for motors and lighting.
• Experience in repairing or replacing piping systems.
• Previous wastewater experience preferred but not required.

Responsabilidades

• Perform daily operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment equipment.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, including oiling machines and replacing worn parts.
• Assess and repair equipment promptly, coordinating outside repairs when necessary.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts, tools, and maintenance manuals.
• Conduct safety checks on emergency equipment (e.g., eyewash stations and showers).
• Replace bag filters for the Main Well and Well #1.
• Clean DAF lines weekly on Saturdays.
• Assist with facility grounds maintenance—mowing in summer and shoveling walkways in winter.
• Learn and perform basic pretreatment plant processes.
• Take meter readings and calculate totals.
• Operate and clean the DAF machine as required.
• Monitor sludge production and coordinate proper disposal.
• Communicate maintenance needs and equipment issues effectively.
• Mix and adjust chemical polymers to ensure optimal system performance.
• Conduct basic lab testing to verify water quality standards are met.

Conocimientos

Wastewater treatment knowledge

Maintenance experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Piping repair

English proficiency

Descripción del empleo

Farmers Pride Inc is seeking a dedicated Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) Operator to manage daily operation and maintenance of the facility, ensuring water quality standards are met. The role includes lab testing, routine preventive maintenance, and coordinating repairs, with Saturday work required and 1st shift available.

The position emphasizes safety, equipment monitoring, and basic pretreatment processes, with experience in motors, pumps, piping, and electrical troubleshooting viewed