Wastewater Treatment Plant Head Operator

City of Attleboro

External Posting (05/14/2024)

Wastewater Department

Treatment Plant Head Operator

Salary Range: $31.48 - $37.95 per hour

The City of Attleboro seeks a Wastewater Treatment Plant Head Operator to be responsible for the inspection, maintenance and operation of the machinery and equipment used at the City’s Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Duties include directs, assigns and supervises the activities of shift operators, shift attendants, maintenance personnel and laborers. Operates and maintains electrically driven pumps, auxiliary machinery and equipment. Maintains inspects, cleans, lubricates, overhauls and repairs machinery and equipment. Operates computerized control systems and local control panels, including taking readings from recording instruments and adjusting equipment as needed. Does routine sampling and testing. Runs solids handling equipment such as chemical feed pumps, sludge pumps and filter press equipment. Removes filter cake to staging area. Maintains buildings and grounds in clean and orderly condition. Participation in Department’s snow and ice program may be required. Performs related duties as required.

Requires high school diploma or equivalency and four or more years experience in a municipal wastewater facility or any equivalent combination of training and experience. Must have a Mass. Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators License, Grade 6 and a valid Drivers License. Must be able to lift 60 pounds and be able to work under occasional moderate physical effort with exposure to various weather conditions and unpleasant and hazardous working conditions associated with wastewater treatment facilities, including exposure to chemical and toxic substances.

If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter to the City Personnel Office, 77 Park St., Attleboro, MA 02703 or personnelfloatclerk@cityofattleboro.us until position is filled.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $31.48 - $37.95 per hour

Work Location: In person