Water/Wastewater Operator

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
· Completes all operational maintenance tasks within the wastewater treatment facility and acts as lead person to assist operator trainees in completion of their assigned tasks;
· Acts as lead person during installation of new water meter services and during water distribution repairs;
· Implements preventive maintenance programs and performs schedule equipment maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, etc.;
· Troubleshoots operational problems at the wastewater treatment facilities and makes necessary repairs and/or recommendations for outside service, as required;
· Completes laboratory analysis;
· Inspects the water treatment facilities and sewage pumps station and record operational data, as required;
· Collects samples and mixes chemicals;
· Performs routine housekeeping duties;
· Performs water meter readings;
· Tests and repairs water meters;
· Completes new sewer service connections and performs sewer line maintenance, as required;
· Adhere to the Town of Snow Hill Personnel Rules &
Regulations;
· Perform other related duties as directed.
Requirements
Qualifications and Skills
· High school diploma or equivalent;
· Class 2 Water Treatment Operators License and/or a Class 5A Wastewater Treatment Operators License;
· Must possess the necessary certification for collection of drinking water samples;
· Must have thorough knowledge of both the trickling filter process and the activated sludge process of wastewater treatment;
· Must have basic knowledge of portable water systems;
· Must have mechanical aptitude and basic knowledge of related equipment;
· Ability to control the aeration tanks and primary and secondary clarifiers;
· Must be able to perform tests for dissolved oxygen, pH, chlorine, settle-able materials, suspended solids and S V and I;
· Ability to use a pH meter and centrifuge;
· Must be observant and pay close attention to detail;
· Must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license.
Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position with Town benefits, paid vacation, health insurance and Maryland State Retirement.