Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Maintainer

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Manchester (CT)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

14-Paid Holidays

Sick Time

Annual Leave

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) with employer match

Tuition Reimbursment & loan repayment

Job summary

Town of Manchester is seeking a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to perform skilled operations, maintenance and repair of the wastewater treatment process and instrumentation. The role includes inspecting stations, monitoring pumps, and ensuring effluent standards are met.

The position requires a high school diploma, a CDL with air brake endorsement (or ability to obtain within 180 days), and progression toward state operator certification within specified timelines.

Qualifications

High school diploma required.
CT Class II Operator in Training Certification within 18 months of employment.
Two years of wastewater treatment experience preferred.
Must hold or obtain within 180 days of employment a valid Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement.
Within 2½ years, obtain a Class II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification.

Responsibilities

Operate pumps and equipment to move wastewater through treatment process.
Plan and organize all aspects of assigned tasks.
Conduct daily inspections of plant equipment and facilities.
Serve as Operator in Responsible Charge as assigned or scheduled.
Perform minor plumbing, electrical and mechanical repairs as needed.
Coordinate activities of other operators in training.
Remove/install major equipment and replace/maintain chemical feed equipment.
Read meters, collect samples and perform process control testing.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Understanding of plumbing

Math calculations

Process control systems

Education

High school diploma

CT Class II Operator in Training Certification

Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement

Tools

Process control systems

Job description

Company Description

The Town of Manchester is a vibrant and diverse community with an array of public services that reflect a set of values shared by its residents and leaders committed to bringing Manchester into the 21st century as an up-and-coming community that cares about its residents, its children, its schools and parks, its roads and utilities, and the health and safety of the Manchester Community.

Town of Manchester’s employees are essential to the town’s ability to provide quality services to the community. It is our goal to attract a diverse, and well-qualified workforce that are representative of our residents to bring their experience and expertise to join our team.

Come take a look at what is happening in the Town of Manchester https://www.youtube.com/@manchestercttown

Job Description

Performs skilled work in the operations, maintenance and repair of the Wastewater Treatment process and instrumentation, including, but not limited to, electric motors and controls, pumps, pipes, and valves of Wastewater Treatment Plant. Inspects and maintains pump stations.

Essential Functions

Operates pumps and equipment to move wastewater through treatment process.
Plans and organizes all aspects of assigned tasks.
Following established procedures, makes daily inspections of plant equipment and facilities.
Assumes responsibility as Operator in Responsible Charge as assigned or scheduled.
Makes plumbing, minor electrical and mechanical repairs to equipment as needed.
Coordinates the activity of other operators of equal or less license (classification) in performance of assigned tasks.
Removes and installs major equipment. Removes sludge. Inspects pump station on a regular basis; performs necessary maintenance tasks.
Replaces and maintains chemical feed equipment. Reads instrumentation meters and gauges and records readings daily. Collects grab or composite samples for laboratory analysis.
Performs process control testing as scheduled.Makes adjustments to process units as required to maintain effluent standards.
Follows OSHA and other standard safety procedures and regulations.

Other Functions

Performs general grounds and plant maintenance work.Operates and performs minor maintenance on equipment.
Performs troubleshooting of operational or maintenance problems.
Orders materials as directed or required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Ability to follow directions furnished in written, oral or diagrammatic form. Possession of mechanical aptitude.
Knowledge of basic principles of plumbing, electrical or mechanical repair.
Ability to perform mathematical computations of some complexity. Ability to work independently
Knowledge of personal computers and process control systems.

Physical and Mental Effort/Environmental and Working Conditions

Must be mobile, able to perform simple manipulative skills and skills requiring gross body coordination, hand-eye coordination, and arm-hand steadiness. For example, sweeping, shifting gears on a vehicle, calibrating tools and equipment.
Must be able to sit or stand or remain in uncomfortable positions for long periods; may lift, push, pick up and/or carry objects or equipment weighing 50 to 150 pounds.
Must be able to see objects far away, close up, and discriminate colors. Able to hear normal sounds with some background noise, distinguish voice patterns, and communicate through human speech.
May be exposed to: hazardous waste materials; chemicals, toxins, cytotoxins or poisonous substances; blood, other body fluids and tissues; seasonal outdoor weather conditions; high, low and fluctuating temperatures; high humidity or wetness; loud or unpleasant noises; bodily injuries; electrical hazards; burns; electromagnetic exposure as in computer display screens. Must possess physical ability to utilize respirators as required by OSHA regulations.

Minimum Training and Experience

Graduation from high school required.
Completion of a vocational program in water, wastewater, plumbing, electrical or mechanical repair preferred.
Two (2) years of experience in wastewater treatment plant operation preferred.
Additional education or equivalent technical experience may be substituted for two years’ experience.
Must hold a valid Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement or be able to obtain within 180days of employment.
Possession of or ability to obtain within 18 months from initial date of employment a Class II Operator in Training Certification from State of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection.
Employees must obtain full Class II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification within 2 ½ years from initial date of employment.
Those employees assigned to the operations section must obtain within 5 years from initial date of employment a Class III Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification from the Department of Environmental Protection.
The Town at its sole discretion may grant one 12-month extension to the licensing requirement for each of the licenses required. If said licenses are not obtained within stated time frame, the employee shall be terminated.

THE ABOVE DESCRIPTION IS ILLUSTRATIVE. IT IS INTENDED AS A GUIDE FOR PERSONNEL ACTIONS AND MUST NOT BE TAKEN AS A COMPLETE ITEMIZATION OF ALL FACETS OF ANY JOB.

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