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City of Newburyport

Waste Water Treatment Facility Pretreatment Coordinator/Operator

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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

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Job Description

Job Overview We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Waste Water Treatment Facility Pretreatment Coordinator/Operator to join our dynamic team. The purpose of this position is to enforce Federal, State and Local regulations to ensure that no person / business discharges any substance, material or waste that can harm either the sewer system or Waste Water Treatment process or equipment and have an adverse effect on the receiving stream or can otherwise endanger life, health and public property. Compliance with adopted standards is achieved through public education, inspections, and enforcement actions. An individual in this position is also expected to perform many duties of a Certifier Operator Grade IV and manual labor in addition to driving CDL vehicles. A WWTF Pretreatment Coordinator is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under his/her direction and control.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience:
Must have High school diploma or GED and 5 years of advanced training/experience in wastewater treatment plant systems or industrial treatment processes plus heavy vehicle driving experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training. All employment offers are conditional upon passing a reference and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check.
Special Requirements:
Must have and maintain: Grade VI Treatment License through appropriate CEU classes. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with airbrakes endorsement. Must submit to CDL Drug testing regulations. This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position Monday through Friday (7am to 3pm) plus required overtime. This position is in the AFSCME Union with an hourly rate starting at $33.14 to $39.01 based on steps. Please refer to the Job Description for full details located on the City's website www.cityofnewburyport.com/jobs. Securing this position will also be dependent on the results of a pre-employment physical. To apply, please send your resume to Director of Human Resources, Newburyport City Hall, 60 Pleasant Street, PO Box 550, Newburyport, MA, 01950 or email to www.employment@cityofnewburyport.com. Join us in making a difference by ensuring our water treatment processes are safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible! This role is perfect for individuals passionate about environmental stewardship who thrive in technical environments that challenge their mechanical skills and operational expertise. We value safety-minded professionals dedicated to maintaining high standards of quality in all aspects of water management.
Pay:
$33.14 - $39.01 per hour
Work Location:
In person