Location: Lancaster,PA, USA
Operates wastewater treatment equipment and all phases of sludge treatment.
* Follows safe practices in the performance of duties.
* 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.
* 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
* Knowledge of safe practices related to Public Works.
* Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and methods used in the treatment and sludge processes of a wastewater treatment plant is preferred.
* Considerable knowledge of the operation of mechanical and electrical equipment and the operational and safety hazards associated with this equipment is preferred.
* Some knowledge of chemistry and biology as applied to wastewater and sludge treatment is preferred.
* Working knowledge of all plant computer monitoring and control systems including lime stabilization areas is preferred.
* Proven ability to take readings, check records and make mathematical computations is preferred.
* Successful completion of a work-related plant operator test administered by the Bureau of Human Resources is required.
* Ability to operate a vehicle on private and public streets is required.
* Proven ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English is required.
* Ability to read and write legibly.
* Proven ability to work as part of a team and to collaborate successfully with others is required.
* Proven ability to adapt to new or changed situations and to show flexibility in making improvements in work processes and operations is required.
* Proven ability to exhibit customer-centered behaviors and to focus on customer needs is required.
* Proven ability to commit to excellence in service and to continuous improvement is required.
Environmental Conditions
* Indoors, environmentally controlled.
* Outdoor, exposed to inclement weather and extreme temperature.
* Exposure to noise, pollution.
Safety Equipment Used or Needed
* Personal Protective Equipment such as hardhats, gloves, safety glasses, ear protection, rain gear, steel toed safety shoes, rain boots and respirators.
Comments
* Requires standing, bending, walking, sitting and climbing in the performance of duties up to eight (8) or more hours a day.
* Works around motorized or moving equipment and machinery.
* Requires occasional lifting up to 50 lbs.
* Requires the operation of automotive vehicles and other power equipment.
* Requires walking, standing, kneeling and climbing stairs.
* Requires working under adverse conditions, which may involve unpleasant odors.
* Requires working long hours and must be available to handle emergency situations after hours, weekends and holidays.
* This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities.