Seeking a full time skilled General Mechanic for diesel and gas equipment with 2 years minimum experience required. Must have own tools and be available for overtime and/or weekend shifts. Driver’s license is required. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening. Welding and fabricating skills is a plus. Inland Waters, Inc. is an EOE. Calls welcome at 401-265-3223. Visit our web site to see our wastewater services provided at http://www.inlandwatersinc.com/.

performs a wide variety of skilled, journey-level duties in the design, fabrication, installation, maintenance, repair and servicing of mechanical equipment and machinery used in the production, treatment, storage and distribution of a potable water supply; and performs related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have experience operating a 25-ton or larger pump hoist, implementing safety requirements, laying out the site, and overseeing a crew; will know how to remove, install, and troubleshoot deep set vertical line-shaft turbine and submersible pumps; be able to perform well maintenance tasks, create well videos, and develop, brush, bail, and swab wells; have basic computer software knowledge; and will hold a valid Commercial Driver’s License.

Join our team and take pride in ensuring that the community’s most valuable asset – CLEAN WATER – continues to flow 24/7 to more than 200,000 customers in the Greater Portland area!!!! Operate and maintain the largest water treatment facility in Maine, as part of the Water Services team at the Portland Water District.

Starting hourly rate for this position is $25.68 for 6 month probationary period. The hourly rate increases to $27.03 upon successful completion of the probationary period and acquiring the necessary water licenses. (Licenses must be acquired within 2 years of date of hire).

This position will perform a broad range of tasks to ensure proper operation and maintenance of the Sebago Lake Water Treatment Facility in Standish, and at several water booster stations, storage facilities, and other critical locations within the distribution system.

Operators perform skilled and technical work in the operation, preventive maintenance and repair of equipment at water treatment plants and distribution system facilities. They observe and monitor process operations, effect changes, analyze recorded readings, make operating decisions, adjust operating set points and parameters necessary to insure EPA drinking water standards are met. Other tasks include sampling, maintaining process control analyzers, maintenance on treatment process systems, such as ozone, UV, corrosion control, and other disinfection systems at the plant. Work is performed under the direction of the Treatment Systems Operations Foreman (working) who assigns duties and reviews work through inspection, conference, and analysis of reports.

The incumbent will have two years under our training provision to acquire the necessary licenses, and will be expected to participate in the on-call rotation and possible shift rotation.

To apply, or view the detailed job description, please visit our website at www.pwd.org Applications will ONLY be taken via our website – any submitted directly will not be considered for this position.

Job Summary: The General Manager/Chief Operator for ERSECO Inc., is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the waste water treatment plant, sludge management, closed landfills, regulatory permits, EPA Biosolids Annual Report and interfaces with the Town of Erving, as necessary.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

·     As the licensed chief operator oversees and/or assigns duties to other operators regarding operational issues, major repairs, capital projects and other matters as necessary

·     Maintain a database of plant operating parameters, analysis results and outside waste received

·     Maintain a database of all sludge analysis results

·     Assigns the coordination of sludge sapling and analysis

·     Identifies any sludge analysis results that exceed permitted limits, reports same to appropriate regulatory agencies and initiates corrective action as necessary

·     Reports sludge analysis results quarterly to MA DEP

·     Participates in contract negotiations with current and future sludge management contractors

·     Interfaces regularly with current contractor to ensure contract compliance and smooth, efficient sludge removal and placement

·     Reconciles contractor’s monthly invoices with plant records and approves payment

·     Direct, coordinate and oversee all aspects of two closed landfills and complete reporting and all required paperwork for compliance with MA DEP

·     Maintain and ensure that all conditions of permits are being met with regulatory agencies (i.e. MA AOS, MA ADCM BUD, NH SQC)

·     Identify any potential violations, report and initiate corrective action plans as necessary

·     Apply for renewal of permits and file annual reports, as required

·     File Biosolids Annual Report electronically with US EPA by February 15th of each year

·     Send copies of all correspondence to the town on all matters where the Town of Erving is named as the permittee or owner

·     Initiate action as necessary and participate in the maintenance and renewal of the following agreements and permits: Waste Treatment Agreement, Wastewater Discharge Permit, agreement regarding third party wastewater discharges

·     Meet with the Erving Select Board as necessary

Qualifications/Skills:

·        Current Massachusetts Grade 7 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators License required

·        Associates Degree in Environmental Technology/Science or related field

·        A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in operation, maintenance and administration of a municipal activated sludge wastewater treatment plant and sewage collection, with at least 3 years hands on experience at a level of supervisory responsibility of Grade 5 facility or higher

·        Experience and specialized training in public water systems operation, construction, engineering or a closely related field with knowledge of OSHA regulations and requirements

·        Knowledge of chemical impacts and reactions for a variety of chemicals associated with wastewater collection and treatment.

·        Good mathematical skills needed to compute ratios and monitor chemical levels

·        Computer skills and demonstrated working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Work unsupervised and react to emergency situations to maintain the safety of the plant
Must be able to provide verbal- written instruction, to multi-task and prioritize projects, respond to inquiries/incidents and work calmly/effectively under any conditions
Must maintain the physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position and able to stand-walk for extended periods of time
Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple projects
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail and accuracy when completing tasks
Flexibility and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
Ability to maintain a positive and helpful attitude
Ability to perform all essential functions and responsibilities in an efficient manner
Ability to work effectively, both independently and as part of a team
Strong work ethic

The ideal candidate will have Water Operations knowledge; knowledge of electrical and mechanical operational principles in pumps, motors, and valves; an understanding of the rules and regulations that guide our operations under the Safe Drinking Water Act; will have the ability to learn the Southern Nevada Water System. Preference will be given to candidates who already possess the required certifications. In the event, a candidate is selected without possessing the required certifications, it is the employee’s responsibility to obtain the specified certificates within the time frames specified.

Monitors, regulates and performs operational requirements in water production and transmission system and equipment; ensures treated water meets compliance requirements for delivery; and performs related duties as assigned.

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent supplemented by completion of six college semester units in water production, treatment, storage and distribution, or other specialized training toward the Grade II Water Distribution Operator Certificate; and either four years of District experience in water production, treatment, storage and distribution, at least two of which were as a Distribution Operator I, or six years of journey-level operator experience in water production, treatment, storage, and distribution at a 20 mgd or larger potable water system, or a four-year college degree with a major in sanitary, public health, chemical engineering, civil engineering, chemistry or equivalent field that includes courses in water distribution and water works practices acceptable to the State Department of Health; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Performs a variety of technical, semi-skilled and labor work in the daily operation and maintenance of a municipal sewage treatment plant and collection system. Work is generally performed under the general direction and administration of the Wastewater Superintendent in addition to under the supervision of the Process Controller/Pretreatment Coordinator, the Maintenance Supervisor and/or the Foreman.

Job details can be found on Town Website.