Wastewater Plant Operator
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
Makes decisions and changes to the plant configuration and system processes to ensure safe, efficient and uninterrupted operations; Starts, operates and stops manually controlled equipment, including chemical pumps, transfer pumps, clarifier drives, sand filters, and air blowers; Monitors plant conditions for proper chemical feeds; Tests samples as scheduled from aeration tanks in graduated cylinders and records the amount of sediment deposited; Calculates items such as flows, pH and temperatures Maintains daily logs for each unit; Removes floating debris from aeration basin troughs and dumps them into plastic bags; Regulates air into the aeration basins and into the sludge holding tank; Periodically checks automatic controlled equipment to evaluate and determine proper operation, adjusts and takes corrective action as required; Checks operation and lubrication of all equipment; Performs operator level maintenance, to include minor leak repair, component replacement and safety testing, etc.; Maintains the plant in a clean and orderly manner; Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Tuesday - Saturday, 6:
00 am-2:
30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS:
The work performed requires walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, sitting, crouching, climbing ladders, stairs and steps. Must have good eyesight and hearing. Must also be able to lift weights of up to fifty pounds. Moderate effort is required to operate valves and controls, and to reposition heavy hoses and pumps as necessary. When performing repairs or making installations or performing preventive maintenance, the employee is required to use both hands above the head as well as below the shoulders. The employee is required to enter confined spaces when cleaning and inspecting clarifiers, contact tanks, aeration tanks and sand filters and shall follow all prescribed safety practices including the use of proper safety equipment. The employee is exposed to contact with sewage, high voltage, and heavy-duty equipment. Is required to work around moving machinery. Cuts, bruises, and broken bones may result from accidents while working around tanks, machinery and equipment. The employee works generally outdoors, subject to all prevailing weather conditions. Is exposed to adverse weather conditions, dangers with chemicals and open tanks. The Selective Placement Factors for this position are:
New Jersey State Public Wastewater Treatment System S-2, or higher, Operator's License New Jersey State Wastewater C-1, or higher, Collections License Documentation of licensure will be required upon interview Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Dexterity and SafetyEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Measuring InstrumentsOperation of Equipment/MachinerySelective Placement FactorTechnical PracticesWithout more than normal supervision IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Makes decisions and changes to the plant configuration and system processes to ensure safe, efficient and uninterrupted operations; Starts, operates and stops manually controlled equipment, including chemical pumps, transfer pumps, clarifier drives, sand filters, and air blowers; Monitors plant conditions for proper chemical feeds; Tests samples as scheduled from aeration tanks in graduated cylinders and records the amount of sediment deposited; Calculates items such as flows, pH and temperatures Maintains daily logs for each unit; Removes floating debris from aeration basin troughs and dumps them into plastic bags; Regulates air into the aeration basins and into the sludge holding tank; Periodically checks automatic controlled equipment to evaluate and determine proper operation, adjusts and takes corrective action as required; Checks operation and lubrication of all equipment; Performs operator level maintenance, to include minor leak repair, component replacement and safety testing, etc.; Maintains the plant in a clean and orderly manner; Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule:
Tuesday - Saturday, 6:
00 am-2:
30 pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS:
The work performed requires walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, sitting, crouching, climbing ladders, stairs and steps. Must have good eyesight and hearing. Must also be able to lift weights of up to fifty pounds. Moderate effort is required to operate valves and controls, and to reposition heavy hoses and pumps as necessary. When performing repairs or making installations or performing preventive maintenance, the employee is required to use both hands above the head as well as below the shoulders. The employee is required to enter confined spaces when cleaning and inspecting clarifiers, contact tanks, aeration tanks and sand filters and shall follow all prescribed safety practices including the use of proper safety equipment. The employee is exposed to contact with sewage, high voltage, and heavy-duty equipment. Is required to work around moving machinery. Cuts, bruises, and broken bones may result from accidents while working around tanks, machinery and equipment. The employee works generally outdoors, subject to all prevailing weather conditions. Is exposed to adverse weather conditions, dangers with chemicals and open tanks. The Selective Placement Factors for this position are:
New Jersey State Public Wastewater Treatment System S-2, or higher, Operator's License New Jersey State Wastewater C-1, or higher, Collections License Documentation of licensure will be required upon interview Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
Dexterity and SafetyEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Measuring InstrumentsOperation of Equipment/MachinerySelective Placement FactorTechnical PracticesWithout more than normal supervision IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
- Department:
5408 Sewage Disposal Plant Operating - Salary Range:
$25.41 to $29.64 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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