Wastewater Treatment Facility Operations - Town of Old Orchard Beach

Start Date: March 06, 2024 | End Date: September 02, 2024
County: York County
Job Type: Water & Wastewater

Job Title: Operator

Department: Wastewater

The Town of OOB has an opening for wastewater operator. This is a full-time union position with a wage range from $31.44 to $32.76 per hour (based on experience) plus overtime and standby pay. This position works under the supervision of the operations manager and chief operator. This position is eligible for all benefits.

The position performs a variety of work in both the operations and maintenance of the wastewater facility and pump stations. This includes, but is not limited to maintaining equipment, operating equipment, dewatering sludge, performing inspections, performing laboratory testing, analyzing data and performing tasks as assigned.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Monitors pumps, conveyers, dewatering equipment, blowers, chlorination, mixers, screens, and all other equipment located at the wastewater facility and pump stations.

Performs laboratory testing as needed.

Provides general landscaping, yard work and snow removal as needed.

Utilizes various power tools, hand tools, portable pumps, loaders, etc.

Reviews and receives various reports, inspection reports, assorted logs, etc.

Must be on call 24/7 on a rotating basis with the ability to respond in adverse weather conditions and make process control decisions.

Must follow employee, facility, and equipment safety procedures as well as participate in training programs and activities.

Essential knowledge, experience, skills, and abilities

High school or GED required.

At least three years’ experience in the wastewater field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.

Must possess Grade 3 Maine Wastewater operator’s license.

Must possess excellent verbal and writing skills; ability to communicate effectively and in an appropriate professional manner with the ability to effectively exchange information.

Ability to interact with staff beyond giving and/or receiving instructions.

Ability to produce reports that are accurate and complete.

Ability to use a computer, tablet, and SCADA system.

Physical requirements

The physical abilities described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the job but are not indicative of all physical activities.

Must be able to operate a variety of machines and equipment.

Must be able to carry job-related objects and materials up to 50 pounds.

Must be physically capable of walking, crawling, crouching, stooping, kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying relatively heavy objects.

Work is performed in an environment with regular exposure to a number of undesirable and challenging conditions: noise, dust, fumes, moving parts, electrical hazard and chemicals.

Application

Please complete the application located on the website with a cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department. If you have any questions about the job or qualifications, please contact Chris White at (207) 934-4416.

Thoe Town of Old Orchard Beach is an equal opportunity employer

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