JOB
This is a repost of this position. Previous applicants need not re-apply. Open until filled with a best consideration date of February 2, 2026.
All applicants moving forward in the recruiting process for this position will be required to take and pass a math test.
The hiring salary is $39,353.18 annually.
.Charles County Government is currently recruiting for an Environmental Operator Trainee to become a part of our Department of Public Works team. The Environmental Operator Trainee performs utility plant operation work. Involves maintaining, operating, and repairing equipment, machines and devices used in the water pumping and delivery system and the wastewater processing plant.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- Assists with the maintenance and minor repair of a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment (pumps, chemical feed systems, metering devices, motor control systems, valves, etc.) under the direction of the Supervisor.
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Assists in preventative maintenance of chlorination equipment and the rebuilding of chemical feed equipment.
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Monitors process controls, SCADA, and makes visual assessments for proper water/wastewater system operation. Operates and maintains County environmental facilities by observing the operation of all equipment and controls. Operates electrical controls for start and stop operation.
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Conducts sampling duties at water and wastewater treatment plants and performs tests in compliance with state and federal regulations and maintains operations to meet regulatory agency permit levels.
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Maintains records, logs, and reports. Collects and tests samples for laboratory analysis.
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Inspects and monitors water wells, equipment, and sewer pump stations.
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Regulates and maintains hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical equipment, valves, and pumps, as well as monitoring and maintaining the disinfection/DeChlor system, polymer, alum feed and pH control.
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Reads integrators, charts, meters, and timers, and enters data into computer.
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Assists in the regulation of flows and chemical levels.
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Transports equipment, materials, and chemicals to and from work sites.
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Maintains facility process operations including startup and shutdown.
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Adjusts pumps and motor speeds, and changes valves to direct flows maintaining predetermined operating levels.
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Monitors/operates the County wide Supervisor Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) alarm system, County radios and phone systems during the evening hours and weekends for the County Department of Public Works/Utilities. Makes necessary contacts in response to alarm.
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Monitors and records blanket levels in clarifiers and sludge thickeners.
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Notifies supervisors of any equipment failures, operational problems, or unusual occurrences observed during the performance of assigned duties.
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Follows safety regulations and procedures in the performance of all duties.
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Operates and maintains sand filter and sludge dewatering facilities as assigned.
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Performs other related job duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is regularly active with periods of heavy exertion. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 100 pounds; climb stairs, ladders, and scaffolding; bend, kneel, crouch and crawl; reach, hold, grasp, and turn objects; feel the size, shape, and temperature of items; use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards; speak normally, to use normal or aided vision and hearing, and to detect odors. This is considered an essential job; you will be required to be present during snow or weather emergencies.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Principal duties of this job are performed in a general office; in shop or field settings and outside environment and exposed to inclement weather. Exposed to wastewater environment.
Department/Division: Public Works Utilities/Operations and Maintenance
Pay Grade: 105
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Telework Eligible: No
Reports To: Wastewater Operations Supervisor
Supervises: None