2nd Shift Wastewater Treatment Operator FULL-TIME

Department: Maintenance | Location: Nottingham, PA

Schedule

• Monday–Friday
• Shift: 12:30 pm – 9:30 pm

Benefits

• Full-time benefit eligible
• Medical, dental, hearing, and vision insurance
• Marathon Health Clinic – on-site healthcare provider at the Nottingham, PA facility (preventative care, wellness programs, accessible to employees on any medical plan)
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick time
• Paid employee referral program
• Long-term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital, and critical illness indemnity plans
• Legal plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services
• Tuition reimbursement
• Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service (unless otherwise noted in plan description)

About the role

Operates sewage treatment, sludge processing, and starch recovery equipment in the wastewater treatment plant to produce clean effluent.

Responsibilities

• Operation, maintenance, and cleaning of all equipment necessary to cleanse processing wastewater, including but not limited to:
  • Centrifugal and progressive cavity pumps
  • Centrifuges
  • Starch recovery system
  • Blowers
  • Biological treatment systems
  • Chemical feed systems
  • Storage lagoons
• Mixing chemicals
• Keep accurate entries on daily log sheets
• Perform simple water tests
• Monitor control panels and adjust valves and gates manually or by remote control to regulate flow of waste
• Observe variations in operating conditions and interpret meter/gauge readings and test results to determine load requirements
• Start and stop pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of raw sewage through filtering, settling, aeration, and sludge digestion processes
• Maintain log of operations and record meter and gauge readings
• Drive waste trucks to the Herr Angus Farm
• Follow all safety guidelines as described in the safety code of conduct
• Attend and participate in all safety meetings and be committed to working safely

Skills & Qualifications

• Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; participates in meetings.
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality – Consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.