Water/Wastewater Operator Trainee
Water/Wastewater Operator Trainee
The Town of Boonsboro will be accepting full-time applications for the position of Water/Wastewater Operator Trainee through March 8th, 2019.
Department: Water & Wastewater
Compensation: $13.87 per hour to $18.03 per hour
Hours: 40+ hours per week
Deadline: Friday, March 8, 2019
Position Objectives:
This is a technical position that is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Water and Sewer treatment plants, process equipment related to the treatment, including distribution and collection. Daily supervision is received from the Water and Sewer Superintendent and direction may be received from the Town Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform hand-on operations related to Water and Waste Water Treatment System and process equipment
- Operate various equipment including pumps, blowers, engines, valves, gates, etc.
- Accurately read and maintain log of operations including process gauge and meter readings
- Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret meter and gauge readings and test results
- Monitor and control chlorination, fluoridation and pH control
- Conduct routine laboratory tests
- Assist in the maintenance of equipment, building and grounds
- Perform other related duties as required
Minimum Requirements:
- High School Graduate
- Must possess a valid MD drivers license
- Must have a good knowledge of mathematics and chemistry
- Required availability for snow removal and other on-call emergency situations
- Must be able to lift 50-75 pounds and be willing to work in confined space areas when necessary
- This position is subject to random drug testing
- Operators work a rotation schedule that includes weekends as part of the routine workweek
- Operator Trainees have three (3) years from the date of employment to obtain a Class 2 Water License and a Class 5 Wastewater License
Benefits:
Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance, paid personal leave, holidays, and employer paid Pension Plan.
The Town of Boonsboro is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer and a drug-free workplace.
