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City of Fitchburg
Primary Water Treatment Plant Operator
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What they do
A Water Treatment Specialist or Waste Water Operator operates and monitors equipment in facilities that treat wastewater. Monitors treatment processes so that water is cleaned to meet public health and environmental standards and is safe for drinking or releasing into the environment.
$63,788 / year median in Massachusetts
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary In this highly responsible position and working under the direct supervision of the Chief Treatment Plant Operator the Primary Water Treatment Plant Operator performs tasks associated with the operation maintenance repair and construction of the water treatment plants pump/pressure reducing stations water storage tanks gatehouses and related facilities. Supervises secondary water treatment plant operators (and other subordinates as assigned) and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the treatment plant to which s/he is assigned. Full Job Description Disclaimer The City of Fitchburg is an Equal Opportunity (EOE)/Affirmative Action (AA) Employer. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. The responsibilities and duties listed below are illustrations of the various types of work 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. The job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. Advertisement The City of Fitchburg offers an excellent benefits package - City of Fitchburg contributory retirement/pension plan optional 457 Deferred Compensation Plan health vision and dental plans plus generous vacation sick personal time and more! Application Special Instructions To be considered for this position, interested applicants must complete the application and upload a cover letter (