Operator In Training - Water/Wastewater Treatment Facility

This is a temporary position that could become a full time benefited position.

Background check, drug screen and drivers report required.

Shift: 10:00 am - 6:30 pm; Tuesday - Saturday

The Operator In Training performs a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant on an assigned shift.

Responsibilities:

• Learns and gains skills involving the maintenance of equipment and servicing work in the plant

• Operates treatment facilities to control flow and processing of water/wastewater, sludge, and effluent

• Operates valves and gates either manually or by remote control, starts and stops pumps, engines and generators to control and adjust flow and treatment processes

• Monitors gauges, meters, and control panels

• Collects samples and performs routine laboratory tests and analyses

• Performs routine maintenance functions and custodial duties

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

• Possess a valid driver’s license Preferred Qualifications

• An NJDEP S1 Operators License will need to be obtained within the first two years of employment

• Basic familiarity of the principles and practices of water/wastewater treatment plant operations; operating principles of valves, pumps, and motors; principles and methods of bacteriological and chemical sewage analyses; effects and problems of industrial waste in water/wastewater treatment processes; safe work practices