Water Pollution Control Crew Leader

JOB SUMMARY

This is very responsible water pollution control operations crew leader work involving the oversight of plant operations with assignments in Hartford or satellite facilities in areas including preliminary, primary, secondary, disinfection , solids receiving, thickening, dewatering, incineration, heat recovery or tunnel operations, and the performance of the assigned plant operations.

Work involves responsibility for safe, effective and timely completion of assigned plant operations on the assigned shift. Duties include overseeing facility operations by crews and performing those operations assigned. This position also has the responsibility for making difficult plant operation technical decisions. This work requires that the employee have considerable knowledge, understanding, skill and ability at the Class III water pollution control plant level, as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a supervisor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma and the equivalent of five years of progressively responsible water pollution control plant experience or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience substituting on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

As part of the screening process, applicants will be required to take a written and practical examination. A passing score of 70 on the written exam is required in order to be referred to a practical examination. Candidates must pass both the written and the practical exam to be considered for an interview with supervision and further point

evaluation.

ADA COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert moderate physical effort that involves lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (50 pounds and under).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual and/or auditory cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Environmental Factors: Essential functions are performed both indoors and outdoors, with potential exposure to any or all of the following: various weather/temperature conditions, high or deep dangerous places, working near moving mechanical/heavy industrial equipment, risk of electric shock, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, loud and/or reoccurring noises, raw sewage, activated sludge and dewatered sludge.

The MDC seeks to enhance the diversity of its workforce. People of color, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.