Treatment Plant Operator - Wastewater
$49,400–$49,400 year
On-sitePittsfield, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Operate, maintain, and repair wastewater treatment machinery and equipment, including clarifiers, pumps, compressors, and chemical feed systems. Conduct routine laboratory tests, record instrument readings, and adjust treatment chemicals to maintain performance within established limits. Perform preventative maintenance, repairs, and incidental custodial cleaning while managing inventories and ordering supplies. Adjust flow rates via valves and gates, operate support vehicles, and handle snow removal duties as needed. Take and record operational logs to ensure continuous facility function. This role supports the Wastewater Division of the City of Pittsfield's Department of Public Utilities, where the incumbent reports to the Wastewater Superintendent and Chief TPO.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Massachusetts Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator's 4M Certificate for Treatment within six months of appointment
- Valid 1D hoisting license within 1 year of appointment
- Valid Vehicle Operator's License
- Knowledge of, and familiarity with, water or wastewater treatment processes and operations founded on demonstrated record of experience in the same or similar field
- Knowledge of, and familiarity with, basic water chemistry and laboratory procedures and equipment used in water and wastewater treatment equipment analysis
- Demonstrated competence in mathematics and familiarity with routine calculations used in water and wastewater treatment and process control, such as detention time, weir overflow rate, chemical feed rates, pollutant concentrations, and process loadings
- Knowledge of, and familiarity with construction and operating characteristics of valves, gates, pumps, motors, compressors, and other equipment as used in water and wastewater treatment plants and processes
- Physical ability and agility to operate valves, gates and other equipment as required in the treatment facility or pumping operation and control involving the entry into manholes and vaults, climbing ladders, cross-country travel, etc.
- Physical ability and agility sufficient to operate valves, gates and other equipment as required in treatment facility or pumping operation and control involving the entry into manholes and vaults, climbing ladders, cross-country travel etc
- Lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to interact with people on an upbeat and friendly basis, regardless of circumstances
- Must be available for weekends, holidays, second and third shifts
- Must be available to work at any time during the 24-hour day to respond to weather-related or emergency needs
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