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Berkeley County Public Service Sewer District

Operator-In-Training for Waste Water Treatment Plant

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Martinsburg, WV (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/22/2026

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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.

$55,863 / year median in West Virginia

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

BERKELEY COUNTY PUBLIC SERVICE SE\\''ER DISTRICT

Job Description

OPERATOR-IN-TRAINING

Reports to:

Operations and Maintenance Manager Date:

July 2012

Department:

Plant Operations Location:

Any Treatment Plant Status:

Support/Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

Position is primarily responsible for general equipment maintenance and cleaning duties that will assist in overall successful operation of treatment plant. Will assist in maintaining equipment according to schedules and keeping necessary records.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

Responsible for all lawn care and general housekeeping of inside and outside of plant. Cleans all bar screens, grit channels and other treatment units as needed. Operates sludge dewatering and disposal equipment. Assists treatment plant operator in performing routine maintenance on treatment plant equipment. Operate equipment such as belt filter presses, tractors and manure spreaders. Drive district trucks to transport sewage sludge to land application sites or the landfill.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform other duties as assigned. May be required to perform the above duties at District locations other than assigned location. Will be required to perform duties in all areas of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Maintain a safe working environment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS. AND ABILITIES

Basic knowledge of equipment operation and repair. Ability to drive manual transmission trucks, small dump trucks, farm tractors and manure spreaders. Must be willing to attend trainings to advance in Operator Classification level. Ability to work effectively with both staff and management personnel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is on call during non-working hours as needed. Required to lift and carry items up to 100 pounds on an irregular daily basis. Requires unlimited physical ability with climbing, balancing, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and repetitive motions. Must possess normal hearing perception and visual acuity. Worker will be subject to adverse conditions to include extreme heat, extreme cold, wind, rain, snow, dust. Worker will be subject to fumes, odors and excessive noise levels.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required. Prior general maintenance experience required. Knowledge of wastewater treatment preferred. Valid Driver's License required.