Qualifications
•MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience - Associate's Degree in science or related field; one to three years of experience in the operation, maintenance and repair of a wastewater treatment plant or similar industrial facility; equivalent combination of education and experience
•Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - General knowledge of wastewater treatment theory and of processes and equipment involved; general knowledge of state and federal pollution control regulations; working knowledge of the latest materials, methods, and technologies used in wastewater treatment operations; basic knowledge of computers, software, installation and trouble-shooting
•Ability to calibrate and maintain lab equipment and perform lab tests; ability to observe and troubleshoot abnormal operating conditions in equipment; ability to maintain and evaluate records; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to supervise lower grade employees
•Massachusetts Grade V Wastewater Treatment Operator's certificate, or eligibility to obtain certification, required; Massachusetts Class D Driver's license required
•PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Physical Skills: Work requires moderate physical strength and effort daily, such as lifting heavy objects, carrying the object(s) and stacking them or moving them
•Motor Skills: The work may involve assignments requiring application of hand and eye coordination with finger dexterity and motor coordination
•The work requires the ability to perform laboratory tests
•Visual Skills: Essential position functions require the ability to operate a motor vehicle and to use hand and power tools
Responsibilities
•Rate of Pay: $27.07 - $35.20 Apply Now DEFINITION This position is responsible for skilled technical work in the operation, maintenance and repair of the City's Wastewater Treatment Plant and its ancillary sewer, leachate and flood control pumping facilities and equipment
•ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Operates and maintains the Wastewater Treatment Plant and its ancillary pumping facilities and equipment
•Checks equipment and inspects recording instrumentation to ensure all systems are operating normally; makes control adjustments to the Plant processes as needed
•Assists in operation of Flood Control pumping facilities as needed
•Responsible for maintaining inventory of chemicals and supplies
•Operates and maintains all aeration tanks, grit tanks, digesters, clarifiers and other Plant equipment
•Obtains wastewater samples and performs laboratory analyses as directed; maintains operational records
•Collects, records and interprets readings of instruments monitoring treatment processes; maintains operational records
•Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on Wastewater Treatment Plant equipment and systems
•Assists in training new operators. Understands and follows all safety regulations
•May be required to perform responsibilities of subordinate positions
•Performs similar or related work as required
Benefits
•INFORMATION Hourly Range: $27.07-$35.20 Anticipated Hiring Hourly range: $27.07-$30.49 Full benefits per the Local #98 Collective Bargaining Agreement
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