Water Pollution Control Facility Operator in Training

About the role

This class is accountable for performing specialized work in the proper operation and maintenance of the Water Pollution Control Facility (WPCF) and Pump Stations. Work is performed in accordance with standard practices, codes, and OSHA-required safety protocols. Work involves the proper operation, care, and maintenance of all WPCF and Pump Station equipment including the Wastewater Collection System.

Responsibilities

• Assists Operator in monitoring gauges, meters, and control panels to determine processing requirements.
• Assists Operator in operation of valves and gates, stop and start pumps, and generators to control and adjust flows.
• Assists Operator with sludge dewater system when required.
• Assists Operator with maintenance of emergency power generating equipment.
• Assists Operator with maintenance of shift log and record meter and gauge readings.
• Assists Operator with preventive maintenance and operating records.
• Assists Operator with pumping sludge from primary tanks to the digesters.
• Assists Operator with routine and operational maintenance of treatment units.
• Assists Operator with wastewater treatment, sludge processing, and disposal equipment used to control flow and sludge disposal equipment.
• Assists with inspection of mechanical equipment, including detecting flaws and defects and solving routine technical or operational problems.
• Assists with the operation of a manual or a computerized facility.
• Extracts samples for routine laboratory tests and analyses.
• Operates a variety of trucks, tractors, loaders, sewer cleaners, pumps, pressure washers, and other equipment to complete assigned tasks.
• Operates equipment to locate, uncover, clean, rod, and flush sanitary sewer manholes and pipes, including entering sewer manholes to remove accumulated waste materials.
• Operates sewer pipe cleaning equipment.
• Performs plumbing and pipe fitting tasks, welding, and minor electrical work.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair tasks on buildings, pump stations, collection systems, sludge management process, and grounds as required.
• May be assigned on the job training under the supervision of a higher classified employee.
• Performs other related duties as required, including those of lower classifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from High School or GED.
• Incumbents in this class must have a passing score on the Class III Wastewater Operator Certification exam administered by the State of Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP).
• Incumbents in this class must obtain a Class III (or higher) Wastewater Operator Certificate from DEEP within five (5) years of passing the certification exam.
• Incumbents in this class must have working knowledge of facility SCADA system and mechanical maintenance services.
• Incumbents in this class must possess a valid Connecticut Driver’s License and a Class B Commercial Driver’s License with riders and endorsements for HAZMAT and Tanker and be able to operate facility vehicles.
• Incumbents in this class must be willing to accept assignment to overtime for emergency duties including snow and ice removal as required, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to travel.
• Incumbents in this class may be required to possess and retain a valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7:00 am-3:30 pm

Affiliation

The Town of Fairfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Town will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the Town when necessary.

Benefits

The Town of Fairfield offers a complete benefit package including: paid vacation, holidays and sick; 401(a) retirement plan, medical including health, prescription, dental, life and vision, life insurance, Optional 457 plan.

Contact Information

Town of Fairfield
725 Old Post Road
Fairfield, Connecticut, 06824
Phone: 203-256-3076