WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR Jobs

Job Title

Operation, Maintenance, and Repair of Facilities and Equipment

Job Description

You will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, disposal of sludge, and minor repair of facilities and equipment. You will monitor various computer screens to ensure the correct plant cycling and to verify that operational parameter settings are correct for current conditions. You will coordinate with other operators the maintenance, calibrations, and repair of flow meters, chart recorders, chlorinators, tank level indicators, transducers, dissolved oxygen meters, and pH meters. You will maintain and repair motors, a sludge collection drive mechanism, comminutors, blowers, air diffusers, gear boxes, airlift and centrifugal pumps, timer controls, and flow metering system. You will determine and orders equipment and materials needed for treatment facilities and laboratory as needed. You will be responsible for proper care, storage, and utilization of equipment and supplies. You will be responsible for operating the treatment and laboratory facilities in such a manner to ensure compliance with state and federal permit and certification requirements.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov. Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Employee must obtain Grade 1 certification for Wastewater and Water Distribution within one year of being placed in the position. Employee must obtain Grade 1 Wastewater Operator certification within one year of being placed in the position. Employee must become a licensed Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester within one year of being placed in the position. Employee must possess a valid state driver's license and be able to pass a driver's test to obtain a government operators permit. You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators and safety shoes continuously for the duration of the work shift.