Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee

Are you looking for a challenging and rewarding career where you can make a real difference? Consider applying today to be a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn the ins and outs of wastewater treatment, a vital service that protects public health and the environment. As a trainee, you will gain hands-on experience working with seasoned operators and learning about treatment processes, equipment maintenance, and regulatory compliance. You will also have the chance to contribute to keeping our water clean and safe, all while building a valuable skillset and career path. Apply today and launch your career in an essential industry!

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As a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee, your main responsibility will be to assist certified operators with daily tasks that keep the plant functioning efficiently. This hands-on experience will provide you with valuable exposure to the different stages of wastewater treatment, from influent monitoring and preliminary treatment to biological processing, clarification, and disinfection. Through observation and hands-on learning, you will gain a thorough understanding of the various processes involved in wastewater treatment and develop the necessary skills to effectively troubleshoot and maintain equipment. Ultimately, your training will prepare you for a successful career in the field of wastewater treatment as a certified operator.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment (7.5 hours per day; 37.5 hours per week)
• Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, rotating weekend and holidays, with a 30-minute lunch. May change based on operational needs.
• As an essential employee, you will be required to report to work during emergencies and office closings.
• Overtime as operationally necessary
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Six months of building maintenance or trades experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• You must possess a Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License.
• You must obtain, within the probationary period, a valid Operator's Certificate, or an Operator in Training Designation issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater System Operators as a wastewater treatment plant operator that is equal to or greater than the classification and subclassification of the wastewater system to be operated or maintained.

Additional Requirements:

• You must pass a favorable National Crime Information Center (NCIC) screening for admittance to Fort Indiantown Gap.
  
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Formal training (high school vocational program, apprenticeship, or post-high school technical training program) in wastewater management
• Experience in the operation of a Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP)
• Experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of motors, pumps, compressors, valves, filters, and/or other related WWTP equipment
• Experience performing sampling/testing of plant influent or effluent for environmental protection

Legal Requirement:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.