Operates and maintains water treatment, processing, disposal and testing equipment in water
treatment facility to purify water to meet permit and operational requirements.
Tends automatic and semi-automatic machines and related equipment including
pumps, engines, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, chemical feed
and odor control and vacuum filters used to decontaminate waste water by settling,
aeration and sludge digestion.
Monitors control panels and adjusts valves and gates manually or by remote control
to regulate flow.
Monitors flow meters, gauges, flow ratios, pressures and related controls through
instrument panels, computer terminals and programmable logic control units in
assigned area.
Monitors and records operating conditions observations and data in area shift log.
Ensures conformance to process specifications. Diagnoses basic operational problems
and takes corrective action per procedure. Verifies and reports suspected
malfunctions and variances to supervisor and takes corrective actions.
Performs routine and preventative maintenance and maintenance related items as
assigned.
Performs manual labor including filling and emptying of machine bins and cleaning
equipment, facilities and grounds as required.
Performs minor maintenance including, but not limited to, routine preventive
maintenance, lubrication and minor adjustments.
Operates vehicles for plant operational purposes.
Practices good housekeeping in assigned area and properly disposes of waste
according to safety and environmental policies.
Performs field tests (chemical, physical and biological) in order to pace chemical
dosages for process and odor control units or alter unit processes.
Samples water, sludge and gases (odor control, digester, etc.) according to schedule.
Prepares chemical solutions and services automatic samplers.
Monitors process chemical supplies and recommends reorder.
Performs routine lab tests.
Performs routine instrument calibration for portable meters including, but not limited
to, dissolved oxygen, pH, H2S, percent oxygen, lower explosive limit.
SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES (INTERMITTENT, ON AN OCCASIONAL BASIS, ETC.)
Assists in other areas of plant as needed.
Must have the ability to read, write and comprehend English (operational, process, safety and
quality instructions). Must have the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
MA Grade 3T Operator License is highly preferred, or MA 2T Operator License while actively working
towards obtaining 3T.
Six months to two years, at minimum, of experience in a related position and environment with
knowledge of the methods, techniques, and practices of water treatment.
Must consistently demonstrate the ability to learn and independently operate assigned machines
and equipment meeting or exceeding processing and quality targets.
Must demonstrate ability to learn and independently operate equipment such as pumps, engines,
centrifuge, generators, valves, gates, mixers, conveyors, blowers, dryers, chemical feed, odor
control, disinfection equipment, sludge processing filters, belt presses and measuring/control
devices, testing equipment and material handling equipment.
Must demonstrate a working ability to use computer programs for process control.
Must demonstrate ability to work in a team environment and willingness to assume additional or
new responsibilities readily.
Must be able to serve rotational 24 hour emergency on-call if required by site.
Must possess a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
TRAINING REQUIRED
Employee Orientation, Departmental Operating Procedures, Safety, OSHA and Quality Training.
HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) Level I and II certification
within 6 months of hire date if required by site.
Cross-training if feasible.
Must become proficient in the care and use of all site specific, facility required PPE (Personal
Protection Equipment), including respirators, gas detectors, confined space equipment, etc.)
Forklift Certification if required at site. Work toward higher level water treatment certification.
May perform more advanced functions as part of training and development.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.