Primary Role

Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of pump stations, regulators, and interceptors. Maintains flow meters and collects CSO data for daily and monthly reporting.

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Key Accountabilities

• Operates, maintains, and performs routine duties of a wide variety of specialized equipment in a plant/treatment facility which includes. pumps, motors, and chemical feed systems, as well as biological wastewater treatment processes: control equipment and monitoring equipment.
• Performs daily duties to maintain permit compliance and optimization of treatment including laboratory analysis, treatment changes and sample collection.  Makes necessary adjustments to equipment, processes, and chemical feeds, as test results may indicate to optimize treatment. Maintains records of operations as well as completing reports as assigned. 
• Inspects all mechanical equipment for proper operation and performs normal lubrication, adjustment, seal, packing, minor maintenance, and minor repairs, as necessary both in the plant and collections system and maintain records of this work.
• Performs all necessary work within the collection system including but not limited to new line inspection and as built, 811-mark outs, videoing sewer main and laterals, manhole inspections, customer issues, clearing sewer right of ways. Must also be able to jet and rod sewage lines as needed. 
• Maintain housekeeping at all facilities as well as lawn care and snow removal, at the standard of PAWC.  Engages in cleaning structure chambers, freeing plugged gates and laterals, and correcting back water gate malfunctions, to prevent or minimize combined sewer overflows (CSOs). 

Additional Key Accountabilities

• Documents all records of flow data & metering equipment.
• Cleans inside and outside of structures and maintains lawn and rights-of-way.  Engages in flow studies and measurements.
• Records unusual conditions of sewage flow or odors. Reports any malfunctions of bypasses, control gates or flap gates to Supervisor. 
• Lubricates control and back water gates. Performs all pump station maintenance including cleaning bar screens and removing rags/debris, sweeping/mopping of floors, painting and general pump maintenance.
• Completes and files Confined Space sheets. Inspects and reports problems from pump station equipment such as motors, pumps, valves, compressors, level control devices, generators, odor control systems.
• Records data from operating equipment such as flow meters, level control system, UPS system, gas detection system and generator. 
• Checks, cleans, and maintains interceptor system to prevent and minimize CSOs. Opens sewer covers, checks for gas, uses gas monitors, blows in fresh air (as needed).  Responds to customer service calls. Performs maintenance of all flowmeters & regulators. 

Knowledge/Skills

• Considerable knowledge of materials, methods, and techniques commonly used in public works activities and general sewer treatment operations.
• Thorough knowledge of safety rules and safe work practices in a collection system work area.

Experience/Education

• Minimum one (1) year experience in the wastewater field preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Hours/Schedule

• Full-time
• Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm
• Rotating call-out coverage every three (3) weeks
• On-call responsiblites

Other Requirements:

• Work overtime at any time of day or year as required by management.
• Attend training sessions and participate in updated work procedures as necessary.
• Able to carry out written and oral directions and required tasks.
• Able to relate to the general public in a professional and courteous manner.

Physical/Cognitive Requirements

• Able to lift, carry, and drag equipment and exert force up to forty (40) pounds; climb over and pull up oneself over obstacles; jump down from an elevated surface; climb through openings; jump over obstacles; crawl in confined areas; balance on uneven or narrow surfaces and use body force to gain entrance.
• Climb steps and ladders on a regular basis to perform assigned tasks.
• Work safely in an environment that includes significant noise, atmospheric conditions, and some environmental hazards that necessitate safety gear, eye protection, and occasionally a respirator.

Certifications

• Successful completion of the appropriate state certification examination through PA Department of Environmental Protection for collection system operators, currently an E-certificate.
• Valid PA driver license.
• Completion of pre-employment medical examination including drug and alcohol test.
• Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Some knowledge of computer operated equipment.

Competencies