Water/Wastewater Operator

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

·         Completes all operational maintenance tasks within the wastewater treatment facility and acts as lead person to assist operator trainees in completion of their assigned tasks;

·         Acts as lead person during installation of new water meter services and during water distribution repairs;

·         Implements preventive maintenance programs and performs schedule equipment maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, etc.;

·         Troubleshoots operational problems at the wastewater treatment facilities and makes necessary repairs and/or recommendations for outside service, as required;

·         Completes laboratory analysis;

·         Inspects the water treatment facilities and sewage pumps station and record operational data, as required;

·         Collects samples and mixes chemicals;

·         Performs routine housekeeping duties;

·         Performs water meter readings;

·         Tests and repairs water meters;

·         Completes new sewer service connections and performs sewer line maintenance, as required;

·         Adhere to the Town of Snow Hill Personnel Rules & Regulations;

·         Perform other related duties as directed.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

·         High school diploma or equivalent;

·         Class 2 Water Treatment Operators License and/or a Class 5A Wastewater Treatment Operators License;

·         Must possess the necessary certification for collection of drinking water samples;

·         Must have thorough knowledge of both the trickling filter process and the activated sludge process of wastewater treatment;

·         Must have basic knowledge of portable water systems;

·         Must have mechanical aptitude and basic knowledge of related equipment;

·         Ability to control the aeration tanks and primary and secondary clarifiers;

·         Must be able to perform tests for dissolved oxygen, pH, chlorine, settle-able materials, suspended solids and S V and I;

·         Ability to use a pH meter and centrifuge;

·         Must be observant and pay close attention to detail;

·         Must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license.  

Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience.  This is a full-time position with Town benefits, paid vacation, health insurance and Maryland State Retirement.