Wastewater Operator

Job Summary

Join our dynamic team as a Wastewater Operator and play a vital role in maintaining the efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance of our wastewater treatment facilities. In this energetic position, you will operate and monitor wastewater systems, ensure water quality standards are met, and uphold safety regulations. Your expertise will help protect public health and the environment while supporting the seamless operation of our water utility services. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply technical skills in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment dedicated to environmental stewardship.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions or duties listed below 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.

Participates in the operation and maintenance of the wastewater treatment plant, collection system and surrounding grounds to ensure safe and operationally efficient status in accordance with state and federal regulatory requirements.

Assists in the preventative maintenance and repair of department vehicles, plant facility and department equipment in clean and safe operating condition; duties include but are not limited to lubricating bearings, changing filters, testing, repacking and cleaning equipment in accordance with department and/or manufacturer’s guidelines.

Conducts daily inspections and monitors the daily operation of the treatment facility and pump stations; performs all operations in accordance with the department’s daily log check list; assists in the operation of the sludge-wasting equipment.

Conducts regular collection and analysis of wastewater samples and conducts laboratory analyses including temperature, chlorine residual, dissolved oxygen concentration and pH of raw sewage and plant effluent, as applicable.

Checks the operation of all plant and pump station equipment; performs routine operational and janitorial duties.

Attends training sessions and seminars as required to keep abreast of updates or changes in occupational safety and wastewater treatment requirements and to maintain required certifications and/or licenses.

**Education and Experience:**Must have a minimum of an associate degree, or an equivalent journeyman's level of trade knowledge, one to three (1-3) years prior work experience, preferably in municipal wastewater distribution and treatment systems; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements: A candidate for this position must have the ability to obtain a Grade 3 wastewater operator's license, Grade 4 preferred. Massachusetts Class B Commercial Driver’s License, 2A Hoisting, Tanker Endorsement, and Air Brake Endorsement. As a condition of employment, the employee must pass a pre-employment physical examination and maintain physical condition to carry out the essential functions of the position in a safe and efficient manner.

This position provides the opportunity to apply your technical skills in wastewater treatment while helping maintain the Town’s wastewater infrastructure and protect public health and the environment.

Pay: $29.86 - $39.23 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person