Wastewater Operator 1

Submitted by pue on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 12:10pm

Tredyffrin Township is seeking a full-time wastewater operator. Responsibilities include daily operations and maintenance of the Township's collection and conveyance system. Please refer to the detailed job description below.

Tredyffrin Township offers excellent salary and benefits program. Interested applicants should send resumes to Tredyffrin Township Operator, C/O Private Utility Enterprises, Inc. 3160 Bedminster Road, P.O. Box 9, Bedminster, PA 18910 or pue@privateutilityenterprises.com. by December 16, 2011. Tredyffrin Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Sewer Operator I

 

General Statement of Duties:

Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled duties required to operate, maintain, and repair the facilities of the wastewater collection system.

Supervision Received:

Works under the supervision of the Foreman, Crew Chief or Designated Job Leader

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education:  High School graduate or GED equivalent
  • Experience:  N/A

 Knowledge and Skills:

  • General knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, methods and procedures used in wastewater collection and treatment systems
  • General knowledge of sewer pipe installation, connection and repair
  • Skill in operation of the listed tools and equipment
  • Ability to work safely
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public
  • Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instruction

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Assists with operating, maintaining and repairing the facilities of the sewer collection system and pump stations to ensure the safe and efficient transfer of wastewater through the Township, based on the knowledge and skills above.
  2. Operates equipment and utilizes a variety of hand and power tools to operate, maintain, and repair the sewer collection system.
  3. Maintains rights-of-way, buildings and properties used for the collection and transfer of wastewater.
  4. Records information and files reports for equipment operation and wastewater flows.
  5. Responds to emergencies outside normal working hours to correct conditions that affect the safe and efficient operation of the wastewater collection system.
  6. Must be available for scheduled and emergency overtime, regarding Township facilities, streets and snow removal.
  7. Assists with PA One Calls
  8. Snow removal
  9. Assists in Jet Truck operation
  10. Other tasks as assigned

Tools and Equipment Used With Proper Training:

Generators, Pumps, Gauges, Common hand and power tools, Detection devices, Snow removal equipement, Mobile radio, Phone

 Physical Demands/Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear.

The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 100 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described above represent those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  The Township will provide a reasonable accommodation to help a qualified individual with a disability perform his or her essential job functions when the accommodation does not create an undue hardship for the Township.

While performing these duties, the employee regularly works near stationary and moving mechanical equipment under all weather conditions.  The employee frequently works in high precarious places and/or confined spaces and can be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration.  The employee may occasionally be exposed to the risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment may require the use of hearing protection.

 Selection Guidelines:

Formal application, rating of experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

 Union:  AFSCME

Effective Date:  5/13/97        

 Date Last revised:  08/31/2011