WWTP Operator

Location:
Department of Public Works, Northampton, MA 01060
Department:
Department of Public Works
Job Status:
Full-Time
Shift:
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Days:
Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
Rate of Pay:
$26.54 – $34.51

DEFINITION

Skilled technical work in the operation, maintenance, repair, and testing of wastewater treatment plant equipment and processes; all other related work as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Monitors equipment for abnormalities; collects and records operational data; adjusts operation parameters to maintain the process within state and federal specifications.
May act as Chief Operator on weekends and under emergency conditions, in the absence of the Chief Operator.
Assists Pretreatment Coordinator with sampler placement; performs lab tests on industrial samples; performs industry inspections. Enters and retrieves computer data; backs up computer data files.
Operates the laboratory on a rotating schedule; runs all tests for process control; runs tests to verify compliance with state and federal regulations; generates reports on results; makes up lab solutions.
Operates the leachate facility on a rotating schedule; performs preventative maintenance tasks; records operational data; makes changes to process equipment; generates reports.
Operates the dewatering equipment on a rotating schedule; adjusts the dewatering equipment for optimum performance; mixes chemicals; cleans equipment and area; takes samples.
Responds to alarms from the wastewater treatment plant autodialer system or when called in by other plant personnel.
Performs similar or related work and plows as required or as situation dictates.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience – High school diploma or equivalency; Associate’s degree in related field desirable; two years experience in wastewater treatment and collection; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Ability and Skills: – General knowledge of wastewater treatment theory and of processes and equipment involved; general knowledge of state and federal pollution control regulations; working knowledge of the latest materials, methods, and technologies used in wastewater treatment operations; basic knowledge of computers, software, installation and trouble-shooting.
Ability to calibrate and maintain lab equipment and perform lab tests; ability to observe and troubleshoot abnormal operating conditions in equipment; ability to maintain and evaluate records; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to supervise lower grade employees.

Licensing & Other Requirements –

Massachusetts Grade V Wastewater Treatment Operator’s certificate, or eligibility to obtain certification, required;

Massachusetts Class B CDL license desirable.

Residency within 15 miles of the physical boundaries of the City of Northampton is desirable.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light to moderate physical effort generally required in the performance of lab testing and collection work, with occasional heavy lifting required.  Must be able to access all areas of multi level facility.  Good close, distant, color, and peripheral vision, as well as depth perception.  Ability to operate a computer keyboard.

MISC. INFORMATION

Shift Hours are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

All benefits are covered by the IUOE Local #98 Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Anticipated Hourly Hiring Range: $26.54-$29.89.

DPW MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN -Wastewater Treatment

Location:
DPW Water Treatment Plant, Northampton, MA 01060
Department:
Department of Public Works
Job Status:
Full-Time
Shift:
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Days:
Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
Rate of Pay:
$19.36 – $25.07
DEFINITION

This position is responsible for the maintenance and repair of Plants, buildings, equipment and grounds of either Water Treatment Plant or Waste Water Treatment Plant.

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.

•           Repairs and maintains facility machinery, pump stations and other equipment as directed; records maintenance and repair activity.
•           Cleans and maintains all Plant buildings and ancillary structures.
•           Performs upkeep of all Plant and ancillary structure grounds, including snow and trash removal and mowing.
•           Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on all equipment.
•           Assists in flood control operations as needed.
•           Understands and follows all safety regulations.
•           Provides assistance to other Divisions as directed.
•           Participates in snow removal operations.
•           Performs similar or related work as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience and Licensing – High school diploma or equivalent; one year of experience in work related to the maintenance and repair of equipment or facilities in an industrial setting; equivalent combination of education and experience.

CDL Class B and MA Hoisting Engineer 2B required at time of hire. Other licenses are required after date of hire and are defined in the IUOE, Local #98 Union contract.
Knowledge, Ability and Skills – Knowledge: Industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing and hydraulic repair and maintenance knowledge.

Abilities:  Ability to understand and follow instructions; ability to perform strenuous physical labor and work effectively; ability to read and understand blueprints.

Skills: Mathematical skills; mechanical, repair and maintenance skills; welding and metal fabrication skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL, MOTOR, AND VISUAL SKILLS

Physical Skills: Work requires moderate physical strength and effort daily, such as lifting heavy objects, carrying the object(s) and stacking them or moving them. In addition, pulling, pushing, standing or walking for the full work day may also be involved.

Motor Skills: The work may involve assignments requiring application of hand and eye coordination with finger dexterity and motor coordination. The operation of heavy trucks or equipment may be required for long periods of time.

Visual Skills: Essential position functions require the ability to operate a motor vehicle and specialized heavy motor equipment.  In addition, essential position functions, including reading meters, require good close, distant, and peripheral vision and depth perception at correctable ranges

MISC. INFORMATION

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The nature of duties may involve continuous presence of unpleasant or irritating elements, such as considerable noise, odors, chemical fumes, dust, smoke, heat, cold, oil, dirt or grease.   Includes work under typical shop conditions, outdoor work in all weather conditions or work in confined spaces. Work may require emergency response outside of normal business hours. Travel during adverse weather conditions may be required.

Additional $1.00 per hour stipend paid for CDL B license for every hour worked.

Employee must be comfortable around unpleasant materials and odors.

~~ Equal Opportunity Employer ~~

Water-Sewer Operator

JOB SUMMARY

This very responsible position is specialized in all unit processes of water pollution control plant operations, maintenance and process control and oversight. Responsibilities include unit processes such as preliminary treatment, primary treatment, secondary treatment, chlorine/Ultraviolet disinfection solids processing, solids receiving, thickening (both gravity and dissolved air floatation), dewatering, wet weather, heat recovery /electrical production and all associated equipment.

Work involves responsibility for safe and efficient operations of aforementioned assigned processes. This position has responsibility for implementing operational changes and recommending process control adjustments in all areas of the facilities in accordance with established procedures. This position works varying shifts and overtime assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma or the equivalent plus one year of experience in water pollution control plant operations. Effective working experience with Windows Office Software. Experience in SAP and Hach WIMS is desirable. Ability to work with SCADA systems for effective process monitoring.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and a CT Wastewater Class I Certification for the labor grade of LT-08 ($33.77 – $40.55) or CT Wastewater Class II Certification for the labor grade of LT-09 ($35.46 – $42.53)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are illustrative of the classification and may not include all of the duties under the classification.

Inspects and operates all treatment plant equipment to ensure proper functioning, makes adjustments to operating equipment, reports the need for major or specialized repairs to equipment, machinery and electrical and control systems, assists specialized trades personnel in making major and/or highly technical repairs to equipment, machinery and systems. Performs preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance and assists maintenance in performing repairs.
Gathers information for input into the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA), Hach WIMS and other data and computerized control systems.
Operates all wastewater treatment equipment, machinery and facilities by using manual, electronic and computer control systems to regulate and control processes.
Monitors gauges, meters, charts, graphs and operates pumps, valves, electric motors, adjusting related equipment to operational needs.
Collects wastewater samples and performs laboratory tests associated with process and permit requirements; cleans tanks and maintain buildings and grounds.
Understands and operates all processes including incineration, waste heat recovery and electrical generation, chemical and ultraviolet disinfection, including cleaning and replacing ultraviolet lamps.
Performs work in a safe manner and observes all safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment. Performs work or lower classifications, as necessary.
Uses all tools, equipment and materials responsibly, performs inspections. Responds to emergencies as directed at any time of day or night.
Observes and accurately reports plant process and equipment problems. Completes job or shift report forms, as assigned. Performs basic mathematical, statistical, geometric and algebraic calculations common to treatment quantification and laboratory analysis. Operates personal computers with the ability to apply and use various processing software programs.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort that involves lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of significant weight
JOB SUMMARY

This very responsible position is specialized in all unit processes of water pollution control plant operations, maintenance and process control and oversight. Responsibilities include unit processes such as preliminary treatment, primary treatment, secondary treatment, chlorine/Ultraviolet disinfection solids processing, solids receiving, thickening (both gravity and dissolved air floatation), dewatering, wet weather, heat recovery /electrical production and all associated equipment.

Work involves responsibility for safe and efficient operations of aforementioned assigned processes. This position has responsibility for implementing operational changes and recommending process control adjustments in all areas of the facilities in accordance with established procedures. This position works varying shifts and overtime assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS

A high school diploma or the equivalent plus three years of experience in water pollution control plant operations. Effective working experience with Windows Office Software. Experience in SAP and Hach WIMS is desirable. Ability to work with SCADA systems for effective process monitoring.

Must possess a valid driver’s license and a CT Wastewater Class I Certification for the labor grade of LT-08 ($32.16 – $38.60) or CT Wastewater Class II Certification for the labor grade of LT-09 ($33.77 – $40.56

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are illustrative of the classification and may not include all of the duties under the classification.

Inspects and operates all treatment plant equipment to ensure proper functioning, makes adjustments to operating equipment, reports the need for major or specialized repairs to equipment, machinery and electrical and control systems, assists specialized trades personnel in making major and/or highly technical repairs to equipment, machinery and systems. Performs preventative, predictive and corrective maintenance and assists maintenance in performing repairs.
Gathers information for input into the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA), Hach WIMS and other data and computerized control systems.
Operates all wastewater treatment equipment, machinery and facilities by using manual, electronic and computer control systems to regulate and control processes.
Monitors gauges, meters, charts, graphs and operates pumps, valves, electric motors, adjusting related equipment to operational needs.
Collects wastewater samples and performs laboratory tests associated with process and permit requirements; cleans tanks and maintain buildings and grounds.
Understands and operates all processes including incineration, waste heat recovery and electrical generation, chemical and ultraviolet disinfection, including cleaning and replacing ultraviolet lamps.
Performs work in a safe manner and observes all safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment. Performs work or lower classifications, as necessary.
Uses all tools, equipment and materials responsibly, performs inspections. Responds to emergencies as directed at any time of day or night.
Observes and accurately reports plant process and equipment problems. Completes job or shift report forms, as assigned. Performs basic mathematical, statistical, geometric and algebraic calculations common to treatment quantification and laboratory analysis. Operates personal computers with the ability to apply and use various processing software programs.
ADA COMPLIANCE
Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort that involves lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of significant weight (greater than 50 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual and/or auditory cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Essential functions are performed primarily outdoors, frequently exposed to any or all of the following: various weather conditions, high or deep dangerous places, working near moving mechanical parts, risk of electric shock, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, etc.

The Metropolitan District Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Commission will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

(greater than 50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate visual and/or auditory cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Essential functions are performed primarily outdoors, frequently exposed to any or all of the following: various weather conditions, high or deep dangerous places, working near moving mechanical parts, risk of electric shock, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, etc.

The Metropolitan District Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Commission will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Nature of Work:

Under general direction, provides technical support of hardware, software, and network services for the Water and Sewer Department’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), meter reading systems and other operational technologies. Interfaces with Water and Sewer Department staff, the Town’s Information System’s staff, contractors, and vendors. Supports formal and informal staff training on these platforms.

Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

·         Experience with Instrumentation Control Systems, SCADA systems, meter reading systems, and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), including implementation, troubleshooting, and daily operations and maintenance of water and wastewater operational technology.

·         Ability to research and recommend new technologies to improve process and maintain operations.

·         Working knowledge of network protocols DHCP and DNS. Ability to communicate effectively regarding technical information, recommend solutions, and manage automation and control system projects as required.

Minimum Training Experience:

Graduation from high school or equivalent plus two (2) years technical training or a minimum of three (3) years hands-on experience in SCADA, Instrumentation Controls and/or meter reading systems, or other related technologies. Valid Driver’s license. Suitable experience may be substituted for educational attainment if deemed appropriate by the Town Manager or his designee.

Nature of Work:

Under general direction, provides administrative oversight for construction, building and equipment installation projects related to Water and Wastewater Treatment operations and facilities.

Essential Job Functions

·         Manages consultant resources by drafting Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and bids, and by managing contracts including timelines, and schedules, and by providing expertise on the design of project proposals.

·         Coordinates new and ongoing projects with Department staff, contractors, the public, State, and local officials.  Serves as owner’s representative on construction related projects.

·         Candidate should have knowledge of Federal and State permits, regulatory requirements, and potential grant opportunities related to water and wastewater treatment and be able to prepare project related reports and submissions to meet those requirements.

·         Assists with the annual operating and capital budgeting process for various projects in water and wastewater treatment operations.

Minimum Training and Experience:

·         Bachelor’s degree in engineering; environmental science, physics or biology

·         Construction management or other related field and four (4) years of related project management experience. Valid Driver’s license.

Preferred Training and Experience:

·         Certification as a Class IV Water Treatment and/or Class IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator or ability to obtain within two (2) years.

·         Suitable experience may be substituted for educational attainment if deemed appropriate by the Town Manager or his designee.

Selection Process:

Examination may include written, oral, physical, or performance tests or any combination of the various types of examination.

The Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for operation and maintenance (O&M), monitoring, troubleshooting, and repair of various environmental treatment plants. These may include groundwater treatment plants, wastewater pretreatment plants, drinking water treatment plants, non-contact cooling water treatment plants, soil vapor extraction/air sparge (SVE/AS) systems, vapor intrusion mitigation systems, or other treatment plants employing various treatment technologies. The Treatment Plant Operator is responsible for general plant and property maintenance and implementation of onsite safety and quality control requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Business Development:

Cultivate and maintain client and stakeholder relationships onsite.
Treatment Plant O&M:

Familiarity/experience with operation/control of:
Remote recovery wells
Air stripping units
Vapor-phase and liquid-phase granulated activated carbon (VGAC, LGAC) treatment equipment
Bag filtration equipment
Advance oxidation process (AOP) systems
Infiltration basins/wells/galleries for treated effluent
Disinfection processes for potable water plants
Perform Treatment Plant O&M in accordance with prescribed requirements including discharge permit requirements.
Perform instrument calibration/measurement/data recording for operating parameters.
Collect process samples to be shipped for laboratory analysis.
Perform routine maintenance items such as filter changeouts, carbon backwashing, carbon or other media changeouts, pump and motor servicing, and/or any other routine maintenance required.
Respond to system call-outs as required to keep the treatment plant running continuously.
Perform/oversee routine site maintenance including limited mowing and snow removal.
Perform troubleshooting activities. Assist with repairs and treatment plant upgrades or modifications.
Prepare daily reports to be emailed to the Project Manager.
Ensuring safety protocols are followed.
Ensuring quality control protocols are followed.
Oversee onsite activities to monitor compliance with building and safety regulations.
Select tools, materials and equipment and track inventory.
Meet contractual conditions of performance.
Prepare internal reports pertaining to job status.
Plan ahead to prevent problems and resolve any emerging problems.
Analyze, manage, and mitigate risks.
Assist KGS in generating Request For Information and Change Order documents, including labor and materials costs for necessary maintenance.
Work to obtain favorable feedback/ratings from the client.
Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directs/mentors assistant plant operator/technicians and oversees subcontractors (e.g., media changeouts, waste disposal, etc.).

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with more than 3 years of related experience and/or training.
NH Wastewater Treatment Plant or Certified Water Works Operator license preferred (Grade 1A minimum). Or able to get NH reciprocity if licensed in another state.
Basic computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite.
Certificates, licenses and registrations required: Minimum- OSHA 40 hr HAZWOPER and applicable 8 hr HAZWOPER Refresher Training. OSHA 30 hr Construction Safety and USACE CQCM Training desired.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret project documents. Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints.
This position Full Time, with Part Time to be considered.

As a Federal Contract Employer, KOMAN Families of Companies follows Federal Laws as it pertains to drug testing. All candidates who receive a written offer of employment will be required to undergo drug testing for commonly abused controlled substances in accordance with Federal Law. It is important to note although a State may have legalized a controlled substance, if the controlled substance is illegal per Federal Law, it is then considered to be illegal. KOMAN Families of Companies is a Drug-Free Workplace. Successful completion of a background and DMV record check also must be completed prior to hire.

Preference will be given to Natives of Kodiak, Inc. Shareholders and Descendants of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e – 2(i)

KGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.