Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - A (Full Time)
Engineering Department
Description of Duties
- Starts and stops pumpls, motors, air compressors and related machinery and equipment;
- Makes minor repairs to machinery and equipment;
- Records reading from meters and gauges;
- Treats and disposes of sludge;
- Adds chlorine to sewage;
- Takes samples of sewage for testing;
- Makes necessary tests for control of plant operation;
- Assists in the instruction of trainees;
- Supervises the work of laborers and other subordinate employees;
- Keeps a log of plant operations and related records;
- Performs custodial duties in connection with maintenance of buildings and grounds.
Qualifications
May require a Civil Service Examination.
I. Type A Plant whose designated capapcity exceeds 1.5 million gallons per day:
Graduation from high school or possession of a New York State High School equivalency diploma; completion of an appropriate course of instruction approved by the Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation; not less than six months of satisfactory experience in the actual operation of a sewage treatment plant with facilities for the activated sludge process or any similar process.
II. Type A Plant whose designated capacity is 1.5 million gallons or less per day:
Graduation from high school or possession of a New York State High School equivalency diploma; completion of an appropriate course of instruction approved by the Commissioner, Department of Environmental Conservation; and not less than three months of satisfactory experience in the actual operation of a wastewater treatment plant with facilities for the activated sludge process or any similar process.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS:
I. Type A Plant whose designated capacity exceeds 1.5 million gallons per day:
Eligibility for a Grade II-A certificate issued under the provisions of the New York State Sanitary Code. Possession of the certificate at the time of appointment.
II. Type A Plant whose designated capacity is 1.5 million gallons or less per day:
Eligibility for a Grade III-A certificate issued under the provisions of the New York State Sanitary Code. Possession of the certificate at the time of appointment.
NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.
Rate of Pay
$24.86 ph
Contact Information
Jessica Zigrossi
716-691-9771
How to Apply
Non-Town residents may be eligible for Town employment in certain positions – please contact the Town of Amherst Human Resources Department to find out if you may be eligible.
Application for Employment, Reference Release & Research Questionnaire
Forms should be mailed or delivered to:
Human Resources
5583 Main St
Williamsville, NY 14221
(716) 631-7025
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Mon-Fri)