<p>Operates wastewater treatment equipment and all phases of sludge treatment.</p> <ul> <li>Follows Standard Operating procedures and follows safe practices in the performance of duties. </li><li>Monitors the plant SCADA system. </li><li>Operates wastewater treatment and plant equipment, including raw sewage pumps, motors, grit chambers, mechanical and manual screens, clarifiers, valves and oxygen generation system. </li><li>Regulates and adjusts motors, flow meters, chlorinators, pumps and valves. </li><li>Takes samples and performs calculations according to regulations set forth by the Department of Environmental Protection. </li><li>Takes various readings from equipment and makes appropriate entries in plant logs. </li><li>Operates the computer system to monitor and control the plant sludge process. </li><li>Operates all phases of sludge treatment, including the use of pumps, thickening, belt presses, and lime stabilization process equipment and chemical conditioning </li><li>Assists with all maintenance repairs in the mechanical and electrical fields as required. </li><li>Performs shift maintenance of all sludge handling and operations.   Operates sludge processing equipment as directed. </li><li>Performs custodial duties as assigned.  </li></ul> <p>Education, Training and Experience</p> <ul> <li>A High School diploma, completion of vocational school or a GED accompanied with at least three (3) years experience as a wastewater plant operator or sludge technician is preferred; a Bachelor's Degree in biology, chemistry or related field is highly desirable. </li></ul> <p>Licenses and Certificates</p> <ul> <li>Possession of a current, valid motor vehicle operator's license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is required. </li><li>Possession of a valid, current Class A1 subclass wastewater operators certification as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection or pass test of such certification no later than 3 years (full-time) in this position.  </li><li>Knowledge of safe practices related to Public Works. </li><li>Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices and methods used in the treatment and sludge processes of a wastewater treatment plant is preferred. </li><li>Considerable knowledge of the operation of mechanical and electrical equipment and the operational and safety hazards associated with this equipment is  required </li><li>Some knowledge of chemistry and biology as applied to wastewater and sludge treatment  </li><li>Working knowledge of all plant computer monitoring and control systems including lime stabilization areas  Is required </li><li>Proven ability to take readings, check records and make mathematical computations is required. </li><li>Successful completion of a work-related plant operator test administered by the Bureau of Human Resources is required. </li><li>Ability to operate a vehicle on private and public streets is required. </li><li>Proven ability to read, write, speak and comprehend English is required. </li><li>Ability to read and write legibly. </li><li>Proven ability to work as part of a team and to collaborate successfully with others is required. </li><li>Proven ability to adapt to new or changed situations and to show flexibility in making improvements in work processes and operations is required. </li><li>Proven ability to exhibit customer-centered behaviors and to focus on customer needs is required. </li><li>Proven ability to commit to excellence in service and to continuous improvement is required. </li></ul> <p>Environmental Conditions </p> <ul> <li>Indoors, environmentally controlled.  </li><li>Outdoor, exposed to inclement weather and extreme temperature. </li><li>Exposure to noise, pollution. </li></ul> <p>Safety Equipment Used or Needed</p> <ul> <li>Personal Protective Equipment such as hardhats, gloves, safety glasses, ear protection, rain gear, steel toed safety shoes, rain boots and respirators.  </li></ul> <p>Comments </p> <ul> <li>Knowledge, skills and/or abilities assessment tests may be conducted as part of the position screening process. </li><li>Requires standing, bending, walking, sitting and climbing in the performance of duties up to eight (8) or more hours a day. </li><li>Works around motorized or moving equipment and machinery. </li><li>Requires occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. </li><li>Requires the operation of automotive vehicles and other power equipment. </li><li>Requires working under adverse conditions, which may involve unpleasant odors. </li><li>Requires working long hours and must be available to handle emergency situations after hours, weekends and holidays. </li><li>This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. </li><li>This description was prepared to indicate the kinds of activities and levels of work difficulty required of positions in this class. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. </li></ul>