Water Treatment Plant Operator (Relief)

Pay Rate (with Class 1 Operator License)

- Starting Rate - $20.33 per hour

- 6 Months - $21.81 per hour (with good performance)

- 12 Months - $22.44 per hour (with good performance)

- Job Max - $24.16 per hour (with Merit raises)

- Obtaining Class II, III, and IV wastewater operator licenses will increase pay grade.

Job Purpose

- This position shall provide qualified shift coverage due to vacations or sick leave taken by the operations staff at the Water Treatment Plant.

Duties and Responsibilities (include but are not limited to the following)

- Performs cleaning, painting and maintenance duties while not performing shift coverage.

- Perform skilled work in the operation of equipment used in a water treatment plant.

- Perform routine checks throughout the WTP during a shift maintaining a record of data collected.

- Ability to maintain written record of developments and occurrences in the operation of the WTP to inform subsequent shifts and supervision.

- Ability to utilize SCADA system to monitor and make adjustments, when necessary, to the operation of the wastewater treatment process.

- Perform routine/process/special sample collection, as may be required, in accordance with PUB’s WTP Standard Operating Procedures.

- Perform routine cleaning and maintenance work of the facilities and grounds.

- Must exercise independent judgement and initiative in carrying out daily tasks.

- Required to perform, as may be necessary, work described at a lower grade which the employee is capable of performing.

Qualifications

- Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices involved in the operation of a wastewater treatment plant.

- Thorough knowledge of safety requirements in a treatment plant and the proper use of any appropriate PPE.

- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

- Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with fellow employees and the public.

Experience and Education:

Any combination of training, experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge and abilities stated above, and the ability to perform the duties of the position would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

- Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent. Formal or informal education or training at a level which ensures the ability to read, write and perform mathematical computations, and supplemental coursework to meet certification requirements.

Licenses and Certificates:

- Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the State of West Virginia or state of residence if other than West Virginia.

- Certification by the State of West Virginia as a Class I thru IV Public Water System Operator. All operators are required to attain a Class IV license within 6 years from the time they start in an operator’s position.

- Certification by the State of West Virginia as a Laboratory Analyst, desirable but not required.

Working Conditions

- Routine shift will be from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday thru Friday, but shall be required to work shift work when needed to cover plant shift operation vacancies on any and all days of the week to reduce overtime costs.

- The work required for this position shall be conducted both indoors and outdoors regardless of weather conditions.

Physical Requirements

- Medium

- The ability to lift 50 pounds.

- The ability to move safely over uneven terrain.

- The ability to safely climb ladders and stairs multiple times daily.

- The ability to respond quickly to sounds.

- The ability to see and respond to dangerous situations.

- The ability to work in extreme weather.

- Ability to wear personnel protective equipment correctly, when required.

Direct Reports

- This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.33 per hour

Benefits:

- Health insurance

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Retirement plan

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person