Salary: $26.63 HourlyLocation : PA, PAJob Type: Full-timeJob Number: 6512009Department: Dept Public WorksDivision: Sewer TreatmentOpening Date: 11/13/2024Closing Date: 2/13/2025 11:59 PM EasternFLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: 6000Applicants must possess valid employment authorization to work in the United States.Applicants must have the ability to work on-site at City of Lancaster, Pennsylvania locations. Primary Functions and Job Details Operates wastewater treatment equipment and all phases of sludge treatment. Examples Of Essential Duties
- 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.
Typical Qualifications 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, Skills and Abilities
- 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.
The City of Lancaster offers a comprehensive benefit package to benefits-eligible positions. Medical (PPO and HDHP/HSA options), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, FSA, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance, Pension(s), 457 Deferred Compensation, Sick, Vacation, Personal Time, as well as 13 Paid Holidays for non-essential positions (Bonus days given in lieu of holidays to essential positions).