Weekend Water/Wastewater Operator

ARRO Water Services; Valley Forge (PA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A wastewater management company in Valley Forge is seeking an Operator to ensure smooth operations through equipment monitoring and maintenance tasks. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting tests, responding to alarms, and maintaining compliance with regulations. Experience in water or wastewater operations is required, along with the ability to lift heavy objects and work in various conditions. Join our team to contribute to essential water services in your community.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in Water and/or Wastewater operations required.
• Ability to lift objects up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment and perform maintenance tasks.
• Conduct tests and ensure compliance with permits.
• Respond to alarm systems and address operational problems.

Skills

Equipment monitoring

Plant operations

Safety standards compliance

Computer interface

Emergency response

Job description

Under general direction, this position ensures smooth operations by monitoring equipment, performing maintenance tasks, and conducting tests. This position will require the performance of work requests from Operations Manager and/or Assistant Director of Operations as well as the ability to interact with clients concerning plant operating conditions and problems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process sludge to meet plant operating requirements.
• Monitor and occasionally control decanting to assure that equipment and controls are operating properly, as well as efficiently and safely; assure proper maintenance of all Decanting equipment.
• Tour Treatment Plant to visually inspect all process equipment; check and verify proper operation of all monitoring, sampling and testing equipment; calibrate all sensors and monitoring equipment to assure proper operation.
• Monitor and respond to alarm system when computer operating system alerts to problem; take appropriate steps to correct and provide immediate update to Operations Manager and/or Assistant Director of Operations.
• Perform facilities maintenance duties per contract requirements; housekeeping; clean Influent Wet Well, VLR, Anaerobic, Final Clarifiers, pits, and tanks.
• Perform testing as required for NPDES permit discharge limitations or for maintaining proper operational parameters.
• Keep records of plant process; record measurements, readings, and maintenance problems; communicate status of operation with Operations Manager and/or Assistant Director of Operations.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable permits and regulations; report any violations to the Operations Manager and Assistant Director of Operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Ability to cooperate with coworkers on group tasks.
• Ability to adhere to safety standards and recognize warnings and hazards.
• Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to organize tasks to meet appropriate time schedules required for sample collections.
• Ability to interface with computers and computer-controlled operating systems.
• Ability to lift light objects, up to 10 lbs. continuously; ability to lift medium objects, up to 25 lbs. frequently; ability to lift heavy objects, up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to demonstrate physical fitness, including standing and walking for long periods of time, frequently going up and down stairs and ladders, bending, reaching and lifting.
• Ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis.

Experience

• Water and/or Wastewater Operator: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification

• PA Wastewater and Water Operator Certification (Preferred)