Job Description
DEFINITION:
Reporting directly to the Superintendent of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Under the supervision of the WWTP Operator staff, responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the plant and pump stations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB TASKS: (Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)
- Learn the treatment process and necessary adjustments
- Learn about the performance of machinery and equipment used to control the treatment process
- Inspects valves, pumps, gauges and other plant or lift-station equipment on a regular basis
- Prepares inspection sheets, logs, and flow charts; prepares daily reports of analysis and test results for laboratory and regulatory agencies; maintains records; enters data to computer
- Under the supervision of operator staff, tends pumps, blowers, feed pumps, dry and wet chemical feeders, aerators, telescopic settings, wet well, and other equipment used to decontaminate wastewater; reads and records effluent flow meter
- Inspects and cleans filters, tanks, clarifier weirs, and bar screens
- Under the supervision of operator staff, collects samples and completes chemical tests/analysis such as dissolved oxygen, suspended solids, biomonitoring, and pH of in-process treatment of wastewater; Calculates chemical dosages and adds chemicals to maintain proper pH in various parts of the treatment process. Determines and performs sludge wasting from aeration basin for aerobic digestion
- Conduct periodic checks of plant operational equipment
- Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment under the direction of the Maintenance supervisor; assists in repair of equipment, including lift stations
- Under the supervision of operator staff, performs routine cleaning of equipment, grounds, and work areas
- Performs housekeeping and grounds maintenance duties
- Ensures proper operation and routine maintenance of sewage pumping stations
- After acquiring a trainee license and necessary experience, works on call after hours to respond to emergencies; works weekends and holidays as scheduled
- Performs other duties as assigned
OTHER RELATED FACTORS:
- Work exposes incumbent to foul odors and various chemicals used in wastewater treatment
- The work is performed both indoors and outdoors exposing the incumbent to noise, dust, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, raw sewage, hazardous and irritating chemicals and occasional inclement weather. The work requires the use of proper protective equipment such as but not limited to masks, goggles, SCBA, and gloves
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to distinguish different shades of color
- Ability to pass pre-employment and annual physical examinations
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, climb, crouch, stoop, lift objects up to 50 pounds, and use tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity
- Ability to use a personal computer, standard office equipment, and laboratory equipment
- Knowledge of mathematics, biology, and basic chemistry
- Knowledge of city, department and safety policies and procedures
- Skill in operating laboratory equipment
- Skill in reading various meters, including D.O. and pH
- Skill in the use of basic tools such as packing tools, socket wrenches, power tools, and screwdrivers
- Skill in the use of grounds maintenance equipment
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
- Work experience in water utility preferred
- Ability to readily obtain a valid Class 5A Wastewater Treatment Plant Trainee License
- A valid driver’s license
Education and Experience:
- Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
- Work experience in water utility preferred
- Ability to readily obtain a valid Class 5A Wastewater Treatment Plant Trainee License
- A valid driver’s license
Company Description
Havre de Grace is a city in Harford County, Maryland, situated at the mouth of the Susquehanna River and the head of the Chesapeake Bay. Havre de Grace's location makes it popular for recreation and tourism, and the City was honored as one of America's 20 best small towns to visit in 2014 by Smithsonian magazine.
The City of Havre de Grace, Maryland, is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online application!
The City of Havre de Grace, Maryland, is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
Benefits
- 457 deferred compensation plan
- Company-paid Short and long-term disability insurance
- Company-paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Pension Plan
- Personal time
- Sick Time
- Vacation time
- Vision Insurance
- Voluntary life, AD&D, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance