Overview

DEFINITIONThis position will be responsible for technical work regarding sample collection and preparation, laboratory analysis and record keeping, facility inspections, general equipment maintenance and general process operations within the Wastewater Treatment Facility.Working hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm. In addition, this position is required to participate in the weekend rotation for general wastewater operations, as well as respond to emergency call outs, as necessary.This position may, from time to time, be temporarily assigned to other tasks as deemed necessary by the Wastewater Operations Manager. Tasks may include work outside of this job classification.KNOWLDEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES1) Personal integrity, flexibility and the ability to work effectively with the general public and fellow employees2) Ability to understand and perform oral and written instructions3) Communicate effectively with commercial laboratory personnel, professional engineers and equipment 60; 60; 60; 60; 60; 60; 60; representatives through both written and verbal methods4) Knowledge of wastewater processes and operations5) Knowledge of SCADA operating systems6) Knowledge of chemical feed systems7) Knowledge of basic chemistry relative to wastewater facility operations8) Knowledge of various practices and procedures relative to the laboratory analysis required in wastewater 60; 60; 60; 60; 60; 60; treatment plant operations, and the ability to act on those laboratory results to maintain effective and 60; 60; 60; 60; 60; 60; 60; 60; efficient operations9) Knowledge of pumps, motors, process equipment and control panels10) Good mechanical abilities11) Good organizational skills12) Ability to prepare and maintain effective laboratory analysis logs and monthly reports13) Capable of working in adverse weather environments, as well as close spaces14) Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the work assigned15) Work independently and with minimal supervision at times16) Assume general supervisory responsibilities during the absence of the WWTP Operations ManagerEXPERIENCE AND TRAININGHigh school diploma or equivalent, preferably with successful completion of mathematics, chemistry, and physics courses, or any acceptable combination of experience and training.At least three (3) years of relevant experience at a wastewater treatment plant, encouraged.An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSPossession of a valid Wastewater Operators License, required, or the ability to obtain within twenty-four (24 months) of hire date. 60; 60; 60;Class B, E (or higher) 60; 60; 60;Subclass 1 (minimum)Possession of a valid Class B Pennsylvania motor vehicle operators license, required or ability to obtain same within one (1) year of hire date.Must be insurable by the Boroughs vehicle insurance carrierMust submit to pre-employment drug test and periodic Radom drug/alcohol testing as required by lawESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB1) Complete any/all in-house laboratory analysis required to effectively and efficiently operate the wastewater 60; 60; 60; 60; treatment plant. Testing can include pH, D.O., Temperature, MLSS, Alkalinity, Total Phosphorus, Ammonia- 60; 60; 60; 60; 60; Nitrogen, at a minimum2) Compile any/all analytical records necessary to assure compliance with PADEP regulations3) Collect and prepare daily, weekly, quarterly and annual samples for analysis and/or shipment to an outside 60; 60; 60; 60; certified commercial laboratory4) Assist with preparation of monthly PADEP reporting5) Assist with operation, maintenance and repair of equipment used in the wastewater treatment plant6) Assist with operational decisions relative to the effective and efficient operations of the wastewater 60; 60; 60; 60; 60; 60; 60; 60; 60; 60; treatment plant7) Assist with cleaning and calibration of ORP and D.O. analyzers8) Assist with solids blanket determination within thickeners and cl