Water/Wastewater Operator - Eurofins Drinking Water and Wastewater Northeast - Kittanning, PA

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities: Visit contracted treatment plants as required. Under guidance of the licensed operator in charge, conduct overall operation and maintenance of the treatment plant and effluent quality assessment monitoring. Maintain a thorough working knowledge of sample handling and storage. Maintain current, thorough working knowledge of Drinking Water requirements. Stay current on all sample bottle and preservation requirements. Maintain thorough knowledge of sewage treatment processes & effluent quality requirements, drinking water treatment processes & requirements. Stay current on sample collection, sample handling & storage, sample holding times, sample preservation, sample log-in, sample recording and successful completion of related paperwork including chain of custody and work orders. Notify and/or follow-up with your supervisor and/or customers if any of the plant parameters are close or over the permit level. Demonstrate a general knowledge of and compliance with the test procedures, quality control policies, safety procedures, and ethical & legal responsibilities. Interaction with DEP officials as required. Develop and maintain good working relationship with all the customers/plant owners. Develop and maintain knowledge of wastewater, drinking water and ground water operations. Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to do the following: Lift and move a minimum of 75 pounds without assistance. Climb a ladder to a height of at least 20 feet. Walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stand and climb stairs. Stand for long periods of time. Wear appropriate safety equipment. Utilize fine motor coordination, clear speech, and good visual acuity. Travel by car. Use ladders and scaffolds. Work at heights and in inclement weather. Coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously Collect, interpret, and/or analyze complex data and information Understand and respond to a diverse population. Work Environment: A large percentage of work time is spent working outdoors where temperatures are cool/warm and noise level can be moderate to high. Basic Minimum Qualifications: HS diploma or GED Possession of a current, valid motor vehicle operator’s license as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is required. Possession of a valid, Water and wastewater operators certification as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection or pass test of such certification no later than 3 years (full-time) in this position.