1A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator

We are looking for a 1A Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator that is responsible for operating and maintaining the waste water equipment and facilities to ensure water meets environmental standards

Hours are flexible 3-6 hours per day Monday - Friday with the liberty to make your own schedule.

Weekend on-call availability may be required if issues arise that require WWTP operator to be present.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the operation, maintenance and repair of a Grade 1A wastewater treatment plant, Grade C UV and Chlorination on-site water systems, including pumping stations, to assure the most efficient and economical use of equipment, supplies and manpower in compliance with the NYS DEC regulations.
• Performs daily inspection of plant and collection system
• Conducts wastewater and other plant testing in accordance with NYS DOH/DEC regulations
• Performs the maintenance and repair of equipment, sewers, etc.
• Familiarity with Activated Sludge and MBR systems a plus
• Assists in studies for improvement of water quality and plant operations
• Maintains inventory of supplies, chemicals and equipment, and requisitions materials
• Assists in maintaining records and preparing periodic reports with respect to plant operations and as required by the NYS DEC and the US EPA
• May meet with staff and other interested parties (engineers, chemist, contractors, etc.) to discuss and resolve operating problems
• Assists in planning and promoting internal safety program
• Performs other related duties as required.

 FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Good knowledge of the practices used and the equipment required in the operation and maintenance of a Grade 1A wastewater treatment plant
• good knowledge of the operation of a wastewater treatment plant
• good knowledge of the principles and applications of physics, chemistry and bacteriology as applied to wastewater treatment and disposal
• good knowledge of rules and regulations with respect to the operation of a Grade 1A wastewater treatment plant
• ability to supervise the operation and repair of pumps, valves, and related mechanical and electrical equipment
• ability to read, understand and record data from gauges, scales and meters
• ability to perform laboratory and field tests for control of plant operations
• ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; perform mechanical procedures
• alertness and dependability

Grade C NYSDOH Water License is preferred; will consider applicants without a license if they are willing to get NYS certified as a waste water treatment plant operator. Employer will pay for the required waste water treatment certification training.

Benefits offered to employees working and avg of 30 or more hours per week:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) matching

Since 1951, Brooks’ House of Bar-B-Q has offered fantastic meals in a terrific family atmosphere at very reasonable prices with only the highest quality ingredients and phenomenal customer service.
In 1965, the Brooks family built the present restaurant. In 1975, Griffin and Frances sold the restaurant to their son John and his wife Joan. In 2005 John and Joan sold the restaurant to their son Ryan and his wife Beth.
Ryan and Beth are proud to be the third generation to carry on the family business.

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