Licensed Water Plant Operator B

Water Plant Operator B

Non-Management

Public Works Department

Water Union Teamsters Local 773

In this position, a variety of skilled and technical work will be performed in the operation, maintenance, and repair of all the equipment and facilities of the Water System including water filtration plant, wells, storage tanks, water distribution system, buildings and grounds, vehicles, and equipment throughout the Borough. Assisting in the monitoring of the reservoir and watershed properties. Assisting in the performance of a variety of laboratory tests relative to the water treatment process and state and federal health and environmental requirements.

Reports directly to the Water Plant Director and will work under the general supervision of the Director, Public Works Director, and the Borough Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Monitor and maintain pumps and equipment at the Water Treatment Plant, standpipe, and wells.
2. Perform preventative maintenance on equipment at the Water Treatment Plant, standpipe, and wells and report any problems.
3. Assist in daily sampling at the Treatment Plant and testing for plant process control.
4. Operate small power equipment such as, but not limited to, lawn movers, grass trimmers and chain saws.
5. Perform routine maintenance on equipment, machinery, and vehicles.
6. Assist with repair and/or replacement of equipment at any of the Treatment Plant facilities.
7. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Public Works Director, Water Plant Director, or Water Plant Operator A.
8. Operates a variety of construction and maintenance equipment, which may be required to be used in the performance of duties.
9. Assist in the performance of well monitoring and testing.
10. Perform maintenance of reservoir intake structures. 
11. Assist in the performance of calibration and operation of instrumentation.
12. Perform monitoring and maintenance of the water diversion system.
13. Patrol reservoir properties and monitor reservoir water levels.
14. Assist in the performance of sampling and daily testing of raw and treated water required by permit 

Required Minimum Qualifications and Certifications

1. High School Diploma or equivalent required
2. Possess a valid Pennsylvania Driver’s License (Class C)
3. Two (2) years’ experience working with or maintenance of utility or water systems
4. Possess a PA DEP Class B, Type 1 Water Treatment Operators License 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Two (2) years’ experience of Water treatment or distribution systems.
2. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other departments, and the public.
3. Knowledge of equipment, facilities, materials, procedures, and methodology for maintenance of Water Treatment and distribution systems and public infrastructure
4. Knowledge of and working with various computer software applications to include Microsoft Office software, Internet Explorer, email management, and telecommunications. - 2 -
5. Mechanical knowledge of various tools, medium and heavy equipment, machinery, and vehicles 

Physical Demands

1. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
3. The employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear.
4. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. 
5. The employee will be required to and must frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects greater than this with help.
6. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Work Schedule and Environment

1. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
2. While performing the duties of this job, the employee on a daily basis will be working outside for extended periods of time up to and including an entire work period. This includes working in all types of weather climates inclusive of extreme heat, humidity, cold, wind, and precipitous weather conditions.
3. Will be required from time to time to work nights and weekends.
4. The employee routinely works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and equipment vibrations. 
5. The employee will occasionally work at a high elevation.
6. There is the potential for exposure to fumes, exhaust, airborne particles, toxic and/or caustic chemicals while performing certain job functions. 
7. The potential for the risk of electrical shock may also be evident.
8. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud in field settings and can moderately quiet in office settings. 
9. This is a drug free work environment. Drug and alcohol testing is administered in accordance with the Borough of East Stroudsburg Personnel Manual. 

Pre-Employment Conditions

1. Prior to employment, an applicant selected for this position must satisfactorily complete a drug and/or alcohol screening test and physical examination to determine if an applicant is physically capable of meeting the essential functions of the job.
2. Background and prior employment verification will be performed on the applicant selected for this position.

Licensed Water Plant Operator B

Please feel free to email Danielle Decker, Assistant to Borough Manager at danielle.decker@eaststroudsburgboro.org your cover letter and resume with the title of the job you are applying for in the subject line of the email.