Job Description

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

· Completes all operational maintenance tasks within the wastewater treatment facility and acts as lead person to assist operator trainees in completion of their assigned tasks;

· Acts as lead person during installation of new water meter services and during water distribution repairs;

· Implements preventive maintenance programs and performs schedule equipment maintenance on pumps, motors, valves, etc.;

· Troubleshoots operational problems at the wastewater treatment facilities and makes necessary repairs and/or recommendations for outside service, as required;

· Completes laboratory analysis;

· Inspects the water treatment facilities and sewage pumps station and record operational data, as required;

· Collects samples and mixes chemicals;

· Performs routine housekeeping duties;

· Performs water meter readings;

· Tests and repairs water meters;

· Completes new sewer service connections and performs sewer line maintenance, as required;

· Adhere to the Town of Snow Hill Personnel Rules & Regulations;

· Perform other related duties as directed.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

· High school diploma or equivalent;

· Class 2 Water Treatment Operators License and/or a Class 5A Wastewater Treatment Operators License;

· Must possess the necessary certification for collection of drinking water samples;

· Must have thorough knowledge of both the trickling filter process and the activated sludge process of wastewater treatment;

· Must have basic knowledge of portable water systems;

· Must have mechanical aptitude and basic knowledge of related equipment;

· Ability to control the aeration tanks and primary and secondary clarifiers;

· Must be able to perform tests for dissolved oxygen, pH, chlorine, settle-able materials, suspended solids and S V and I;

· Ability to use a pH meter and centrifuge;

· Must be observant and pay close attention to detail;

· Must possess a valid Maryland driver’s license.

Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position with Town benefits, paid vacation, health insurance and Maryland State Retirement.

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