Plant Operator Ii – Wastewater Division

Company: Ephrata Borough
Job Location: Ephrata PA, 17522 United States
Job Overview:
Job Summary:

Under supervision, perform daily operation and routine preventative maintenance functions of all wastewater treatment and pumping facilities as assigned.

Job Accountabilities:

Supervised by: Superintendent of Wastewater
Directed by: Chief Plant Operator and Quality Assurance Technician
Directs: Like and lower classifications

Job Duties:

- Operate all wastewater treatment and pumping facilities as directed and scheduled.
- Complete daily log books and reports as necessary.
- Perform testing procedures necessary to monitor wastewater treatment plant operations.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance activities on equipment and facilities as directed or scheduled.
- Perform such other duties as assigned or necessary.

Job Requirements:

- High school diploma/GED or equivalence and ability to understand and apply the principles of wastewater treatment systems and operations.
- Must have successfully completed the Borough’s Apprentice Plant Operator’s training or demonstrate equivalent skills, knowledge and abilities.
- Possess and maintain a PA Operator’s Certificate of the Borough’s class and subclass plants.
- Must possess personal initiative, judgment, dependability and cooperation in performing work assignments and alertness in the observation of hazards and prevention of accidents.
- Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs. without assistance and up to 100 lbs. occasionally with assistance.
- Hold a valid Class B Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Operators License.

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