Under the direction of a licensed operator, operates wastewater treatment plants by monitoring, evaluating, adjusting and maintaining the equipment and systems used in these facilities; collects, transports, and analyzes wastewater samples for compliance with a variety of water quality standards. Position reports to the Superintendent. Essential Functions:Operates wastewater treatment plants by monitoring, evaluating, adjusting and maintaining the equipment and systems used in these facilities. ... more details
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Job Summary: Under the direction of a licensed operator, operates wastewater treatment plants by monitoring, evaluating, adjusting and maintaining the equipment and systems used in these facilities; collects, transports, and analyzes wastewater samples for compliance with a variety of water quality standards. Position reports to the Superintendent.
Essential Functions:
Operates wastewater treatment plants by monitoring, evaluating, adjusting and maintaining the equipment and systems used in these facilities
Collects, transports, and analyzes wastewater samples for compliance with a variety of water quality standards
Troubleshoots and assists with the maintenance of a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment including pumps, air compressors, chemical feed systems, etc.
Maintains a variety of operational and maintenance logs, reports and other forms
Performs ground and building maintenance
Operates and maintains motor vehicles, farm, construction and lawn maintenance equipment
Obtains/maintains full certification status in the classes required by the Certification Board
Perform standby duties on a rotational basis.
Other Duties: Performs other duties as assigned Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.):
Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures
Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public
Knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission wastewater system and plant operations and of the principles and procedures of effective wastewater treatment
Ability to safely operate various equipment
Ability to make equipment repairs
Ability to wear appropriate PPE for chemical protection, including respiratory gear; must successfully pass a pulmonary function test
Ability to obtain a Class 5A Wastewater Treatment Plant Certification
Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for maintenance and testing
Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.):
Training and/or Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. and two or more years of job-related experience Experience: Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience
Licenses or Certificates: Valid Maryland Class C driver’s license Must possess a valid temporary Maryland Treatment Class 5A certification
Special Requirements: Must obtain full operator license within five years of acquiring temporary
Physical Demands: Work requires occasional strenuous effort. For example, bending and lifting tools, equipment, or materials of 30 to 60 pounds.
Unusual Demands: Work involves high risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, or machines. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, goggles, boots and gloves; may require working in adverse weather conditions or confined work spaces.
Nothing in this description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Job descriptions are written as a representative list of the ADA essential duties performed by the entire job classification. They are not intended to include every possible activity and task performed in every position.
The Metropolitan Commission is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic covered by law.
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