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What they do
A Chemical Operator operates machinery used in the manufacture and packaging of chemical products.
$73,071 / year median in West Virginia
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Locations Morgantown, WV Position Type Full Time Hourly Employee Type Employee Work Model On Site Salary $19.29 Minimum Job Description
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 11
paid Holidays Paid Sick and Vacation time Pension Fund and 457(b) Savings Plan PPE provided with annual boot allowance Company paid continuing education PEIA Health Insurance - PPB Plan C (high-deductible plan) is MUB funded - 0 premiums for employees (including family) and an HSA account funded by MUB to cover the deductible. There are a total of seven plans to choose from. Guardian Dental and Vision coverage Guardian STD, LTD, Life Insurance
DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES
Work directly under supervision of Chief Operator and Shift Operator. OIT will gain knowledge and experience to obtain advancement in WTP Operator certification/classification. Upon attaining a WV Class III Drinking Water Certification, the OIT will be required to fill-in operate on an as-needed basis. Acquire on the job training by shadowing WTP Shift Operator, consisting of but not limited to analyzing treated water, operating and maintenance of chemical feed pumps, collecting samples and monitoring chlorine and fluoride levels, preparing bacteriological samples as needed, monitoring tank levels, maintain records of WTP and Booster Stations, assist Maintenance with repairs, and monitor spill conditions responding accordingly. Resolve customer concerns by telephone and keep current logs of issues reported. Maintain contact with MUB employees in events of water issues, tank alarms, Booster Station concerns. Miscellaneous duties of light housekeeping and general labor, as instructed by Chief Operator. Schedule consist of working 14 days per month, 2-week rotations of 12 hr shifts 730a-730p and 730p-730a 2-week rotations of 48 hr week and a 36 hr week: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat / Sun, Wed, Thur. OIT is required to work holidays if a holiday falls on a scheduled shift.
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DEPENDABILITY IS A REQUIREMENT FOR SCHEDULED SHIFTS
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REQUIREMENTS:
18 years of age with High School diploma or equivalent Valid driver's license Basic computer skills, record maintenance, identify, analyze, and resolve problems in timely manner Handle glassware and lab equipment Ability to multitask multiple projects in organized manner Ability to work under supervision and well with other employees, as well as unsupervised with written and oral instructions Climbing ladders, working in elevated areas, lifting 50 lbs., standing, walk, and sit for varying lengths of time Minimum of 90 college credits required
EMPLOYMENT EDICT
Must attain a WV Class 1 Drinking Water Certification within 16 months of employment and show progress towards achieving higher certification, failure to show progress may result in loss of employment. It is the policy of the Utility Board to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual merit and objective job qualifications.
Additional Information Salary Range:
$19.29 Minimum (Based on experience and qualifications)
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Professional Development
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans