As a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, you will maintain compliance with NPDES and local permit requirements to discharge wastewater.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain records and data for entire water and wastewater treatment plant.

• Perform required calibrations of laboratory equipment.

• Maintain required calibration logs.

• Enter data into computer files and file paper copies of bench sheets.

• Summarize, complete and file state and local monthly DMR reports.

• Perform PADEP and Borough required laboratory testing.

• Obtain required wastewater samples for local and state permits adhering to proper sampling protocol.

• Liaison with wastewater testing labs for outsourced testing.

• Use DO/Ph meter, sludge judge, microscope and other equipment to obtain daily WWTP readings and make adjustments to WWTP based on readings.

• Ensure Starch Recovery system is operational and cleaned on a weekly basis

• Maintain inventory of chemicals, tools etc. that are used within the WWTP

• Ensure materials needed for daily use are available and operational.

• Maintain cost control of materials to stay within budget.

• Maintain a professional relationship with state and local agencies.

• Observe and report conditions that affect the WWTP daily operations.

• Inform and report conditions that could affect permit compliance to plant management.

• Provide information and plans for corrective action for adverse conditions.

• Supervise WWTP Employees

• Schedule work across three (3) shifts for employees

• Monitor and approve hours worked in payroll system

• Provide guidance with daily work tasks.

  Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Associate or Bachelors Degree preferred

• Valid PA Wastewater License or obtain within one year of employment

• 2 years Supervisory experience

• 2 years of Wastewater Plant Operations experience

• 1 year of General Laboratory Skills

• Strong computer skills

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