Water Treatment Plant Operator
Join our Water Resources team at the Carlisle Water Treatment Plant and help deliver safe, clean water to our community every day.
SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday, 4:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
PAY RATE: Starting pay depends upon licensing and experience. Licensed Operator: $31.90 – 33.92/hour Operator Trainee: $22.04 – 26.08/hour
STATUS: Non-Exempt, Full-time
EXCELLENT BENEFITS FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES: Insurance coverage starts Day 1 of Employment; Public Service Loan Forgiveness Qualifying Employer; Medical, dental, and vision insurance; Retirement Plans; Life & Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Professional Development & Training; Paid Leave and Holidays
POSITION SUMMARY: This is specialized work in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant in order to provide a safe, high-quality finished water product to the public. The plant operator is responsible for operating the facility in such a manner as to meet Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards. Daily work is supervised by the senior operator.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: The essential functions may include the customary duties and responsibilities noted herein, however, the information below is not an exhaustive list of duties and instead serves as a representative sample of the expectations of the position.
- Operates the water plant and performs ongoing and preventive maintenance duties which include periodic inspection of mechanical equipment and making adjustments to pumps, motors, chlorinators, and other chemical feed equipment.
- Regulates the flow of water; puts filters in and out of service; backwashes filters; regulates the addition of chlorine, fluoride, and other additives to the water.
- Records meter readings; maintains log sheets and charts.
- Maintains proper water pressure, storage levels, and quality and quantity of water processes.
- Conducts standard chemical analysis of raw and finished water, including alkalinity, pH, turbidity, chlorine residuals, etc.; performs chemical analysis to assist in operating decisions.
- Reports operating characteristics of the plant to supervisors and other plant staff, including recommendations for work to be performed and material/equipment needs.
- Performs related work and other duties as assigned; assists other staff as needed.
See full job description and application at www.carlislepa.org/employment
Equal Opportunity: The Borough of Carlisle is dedicated to providing a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religious creed, ancestry, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.