Laboratory Technician - Wastewater Treatment Plant

Primary Job Duties

• Plans, organizes and performs all required and assigned lab analyses.
• Coplanins and coordinates additional analyses with other certified laboratories as required.
• Maintains all required records of laboratory operations. Tracks and maintains inventories of chemicals, supplies and lab equipment.
• Collaborates with the Superintendent to purchase materials, supplies and equipment.
• Aids in planning and completing WEPF capital and maintenance projects, service contracts, etc. as assigned.
• Compiles data and reports for land application of bio-solids.
• Assists with land application program.
• Aids in training new employees.
• Communicates with the public; strives to remedy problems/complaints; conducts plant tours.
• Complies with all environmental health and safety procedures, work rules, and regulations and directives established to prevent injury and\or to reduce hazards to themselves, fellow employees, municipal property, and the public.
• Reports unsafe conditions.
• Develops, prepares, conducts and participates in and completes all required safety and training programs.
• Ensures operations are conducted in accordance with local, state and federal law, standard operating procedures, accepted industry practice and general or special instructions from the Superintendent or the Public Works Director.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • A high school diploma or equivalent.
  • College level coursework in Chemistry, Biology and/or equivalent laboratory experience preferred.
  • Class II Wastewater Operator License.
  • Class II Wastewater Analyst Certification.
  • Must have mathematical ability, communication skills, planning, organizing and recordkeeping skills, knowledge of wastewater treatment processes and operations.
  • Must be able to supervise co-workers and function effectively as a team.
  • Must have a telephone where one can be reached for call-outs and emergencies.
  • A valid Ohio Driver’s License.
  • A valid Ohio Class B Commercial Driver's License with Tanker and Air Brake endorsement within 12 months of date of hire.
  • A Class II Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certification or ability to obtain certification within 24 months of date of hire.
  • A Class II Wastewater Laboratory Analyst Certification or ability to obtain certification within 24 months of date of hire.