Summary
Maintain the proper functioning of the Wastewater Treatment Plant by relieving operators on shift work rotation and performing routine maintenance work on all plant equipment
Experience
- This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent
- Two-years’ experience in the maintenance and repair of wastewater treatment machinery and equipment
- Two- years’ experience in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant
Qualification/Skills & Knowledge Requirements
- Must have thorough knowledge of wastewater treatment principles, processes and plant operations
- Must have knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and standard practices utilized in the repair and maintenance of the wastewater plant equipment and machinery
- Must possess skill in the use and care of machinery and equipment used in all phases of the operation
- Must have the ability to meet approved physical standards
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Apply common sense understanding to carry out simple oral and written instructions
- Carry out job functions with or without supervision and without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of oneself or others
- Communicate effectively
- Exercise courtesy and tact when dealing with others
- Exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions
- Maintain acceptable attendance standards
- Maintain socially appropriate behavior
- Request assistance when appropriate
- Respond to inquiries, complaints, and/or grievances in a timely and professional manner
- Understand and comply with drug use/abuse policies and procedures
- Understand and comply with personnel policies and procedures
- Understand and follow oral and written safety policies and procedures
- Work under pressure
- Work in coordination with others
- Adhere to all rules, regulations and procedures of the Borough
- Carry out a program of preventative maintenance
- Ability to perform tasks requiring mechanical aptitude
- Perform basic computer data entry
- Performs daily inspection of pump stations including greasing pumps, washing down wet wells and cleaning rakes and troughs
- Operates belt filter press
- As plant operator; collect samples, perform necessary lab test and record results
- As mechanic; perform preventative and corrective maintenance on all plant equipment including pumps, blowers, filters, heaters, compressors, lab ovens, flow meters, etc.
- Diagnoses and corrects problems in control panels and bubbler warning systems
- Performs fabrication work such as cutting, forming, drilling, welding and brazing of parts
- Performs building and grounds keeping maintenance as necessary
- Operates vehicles and equipment such as frontend loaders, forklifts, riding mowers, power saws and drill press
- Perform other duties as assigned
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to see, read, print, and draw letters, numbers, words, characters, and symbols, both large and small
- Ability to hear normal conversations and communicate clearly, both orally and written
License/Certificate
- Possession of a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
- Must possess and maintain a valid wastewater treatment operator’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Class B, E Subclass 1,2,3,4 in the time specified by the Commonwealth to qualify for the certification exam, from the time of hire
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36.81 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
License/Certification:
- Wastewater Treatment Class B, E Subclasses 1,2,3,4 (Required)
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Phoenixville, PA 19460 (Required)
Work Location: In person
