Water Treatment Technician Apprentice

US Lawns; Havre de Grace (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

457 deferred compensation plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Holidays

Vacations

Job summary

City of Havre de Grace, MD is seeking a Water Plant Operator to operate the treatment plant during the assigned shift under supervision. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, monitoring equipment, sampling, and solids handling to ensure compliance with standards.

The role involves on-call rotation, training other operators, and strict adherence to MDE/OSHA standards. A Class 4A Water Treatment Plant Certificate is required, along with a valid Maryland driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of city policies, laws, and regulations.
• Working knowledge of laboratory procedures and practices.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain relationships within and outside the department.
• Must pass annual physicals including pulmonary function tests.
• Must possess a valid Maryland driver's license
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment, gauges, and charts; record data.
• Perform jar testing and routine tests on samples; inform supervisor of changes.
• Operate solids handling and treatment processes; perform maintenance tasks on pumps and tanks.
• Provide supervision and training to operators/trainees as directed.
• Maintain good housekeeping and safety; complete payroll timesheets.

Skills

Lab procedures

Teamwork

Communication (oral & written)

Safety practices

Education

High school diploma or GED

Class 4A Water Treatment Plant Certificate

Job description

City of Havre de Grace, MD is seeking a Water Plant Operator to operate the treatment plant during the assigned shift under supervision. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, monitoring equipment, sampling, and solids handling to ensure compliance with standards.

The role involves on-call rotation, training other operators, and strict adherence to MDE/OSHA standards. A Class 4A Water Treatment Plant Certificate is required, along with a valid Maryland driver’s license.