Wastewater Operator

Industrial & Anaerobic wastewater operator experience preferred with minimum Massachusetts Waste Water Certification Grade 5C with the ability to pass Massachusetts 6C exam within 6 months of hire.  Operates and maintains a waste water treatment plant in accordance with relevant regulations; performs repairs and conducts preventative maintenance for equipment; collects samples and conducts laboratory tests; keeps appropriate records. Individual contributor that is fully proficient in applying established standards; knowledge base acquired from several years of experience in particular area; works independently; may instruct other para-professionals.

Essential Duties:

• Operate wastewater treatment and associated equipment
• Manage wastewater operations in an environmentally responsible manner
• Resolve minor equipment technical issues
• Maintain equipment and area cleanliness to ensure compliance with all GMP standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance duties
• Maintain accurate records and logs
• Conduct wastewater sampling and analyses
• Generate work orders
• Troubleshoot and correct problems during equipment operation.
• Comply with all standard safety practices, Company rules, and policies.
• Operate lift truck, electric pallet jack as needed.
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation/logs of activities during shift.
• Troubleshoot and correct machinery problems as related to utilities.
• Keep work area clean at all times.
• Perform preventative maintenance duties as required.
• Assist SES department in safety environmental and security issues

Minimum Job Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED. 
• Ability to pay attention to detail. 
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand instructions given in English. 
• Ability to read and understand equipment operations manuals, basic electrical and mechanical drawings, and to perform minor maintenance tasks (after training) as related to wastewater equipment. 
• Ability to cover varying work 12-hour shifts and overtime from 1st to 2nd shift to cover for staff absences in wastewater.  
• Minimum 42 hours/week, Position may require employee to work various shifts and/or flexible hours.

Working Conditions:

• Work involves exposure to temperature extremes, indoor/outdoor transition, heights, high noise levels, and wetness, dust, moving equipment, vibrations and vapors.  

Equipment Used:

• Common laboratory equipment, personal computer, forklift, hoist, hand cart, hand tools, measuring instruments, equipment operations manuals, and MSDS sheets. 
• Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to safety glasses, steel-toed shoes and hearing protection.

Non-essential Functions:

• Travel to other locations. 
• Explain and demonstrate job tasks to visitors. 
• Order supplies and chemicals. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.