WASTE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY OPERATOR IN TRAINING

About the role

The Borough of Hollidaysburg is seeking a full‑time Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator‑In‑Training (OIT). The OIT receives structured on‑the‑job training to develop the knowledge and skills needed to become certified as a Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator. Assignments provide progressively responsible experience in operating and maintaining wastewater treatment equipment, performing chemical testing, and recording and interpreting data. The role involves semi‑skilled and skilled technical work under the supervision of a licensed PADEP Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator and is an excellent opportunity for recent college graduates in science and engineering seeking stable employment in an environmental field.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain wastewater treatment equipment
• Perform chemical testing of wastewater
• Record and interpret data and findings
• Carry out semi‑skilled and skilled technical work in operation, maintenance, repair and testing under supervision
• Perform heavy lifting, bending, stretching and standing as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
• Ability to obtain a Pennsylvania Wastewater System Operators License
• Successful completion of a background check and pre‑employment drug screening

Skills

• Ability to learn plant operations, maintenance and laboratory analysis
• Work safely and communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Understand and carry out written and oral instructions
• Operate motorized vehicles, various tools and testing equipment
• Working knowledge of computers
• Physical ability for heavy lifting, bending, stretching and standing

Benefits

• Competitive wage and benefits package
• Paid health care
• Vacation, personal and sick days
• Non‑contributing defined pension plan through the Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement System (PMRS)

Schedule

• Work outside typical business hours as required, including nights, weekends and holidays
• Must be available for call‑outs when needed