Water Treatment Plant Opr 2ND

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Overview

East Penn is currently seeking a Water Treatment Plant Operator for 2nd shift who monitors the treatment processes to be sure that proper treatment is being performed at all times during treatment plant operation.

Responsibilities

Performs routine preventive maintenance to insure maximum efficiency of all treatment plant equipment.

Maintains daily records of treatment plant operation.

Operates solids de‑water equipment and salt handling.

Remains alert to any changes in quantity or quality of the influent into the treatment facilities so that adjustments can be made to insure proper treatment.

Performs routine cleanup of facilities, which requires climbing ladders and stairs up to 80 ft.

Works during summer shutdown, at which time various cleanup and maintenance duties are performed.

Vacations and personal holidays are taken at time mutually acceptable to each operator and his/her supervisor.

Must be familiar with the operation of the sanitary wastewater treatment facilities and shall monitor its operation and perform operator duties as needed (especially during second and third shifts and during weekends).

May occasionally be required to fill in for actual operation of the sanitary wastewater treatment facilties and may be required to sign secrecy agreement.

*Maintains regular attendance.

*Ability to work mandatory over time.

Performs other duties as requested.

Responsible for producing a high quality product.

Responsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices.

 

*These tasks are considered essential elements of the job.

Qualifications

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, High School Diploma or GED; READING REQUIREMENTS, Basic Reading; MATHEMATICAL SKILLS, Basic Math (adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying); COMPUTER SKILLS, Basic Computer Skills; REASONING SKILLS, Ability to evaluate; MECHANICAL SKILLS, Highly mechanically inclined

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and paid vacation days annually
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities