WWTP Operator

City of Chicopee

WWTP-Operator

WWTP Operator

Position Title: WWTP- Operator

Department: DPW-WPC

Employment Status Non-Exempt; Full-Time

Salary: $21.01 Per Hour (based on pay scale w/a Grade 5 License)

Certifications/Licenses: Grade 5 Wastewater Operator’s License; Valid Driver’s License

SUMMARY

The City of Chicopee’s Department of Public Works – Water Pollution Control Division is hiring a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator to be responsible for supervising, participating in the operation and maintenance in all areas of the Public Utilities division of the DPW including but not limited to: pump stations, WWTP treatment plant, combined sewer over flow (CSO) treatment facilities, flood control facilities, and storm water detention facilities Operates sewage treatment, sludge processing, pump stations, combined sewer overflow (CSO) treatment facilities and disposal equipment in accordance with all applicable Local, State, and Federal regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE

· Making (RTU) Remote Terminal Unit/Scada daily checks, also dry weather overflow (DWO) and CSO checks when required

· Starting and stopping pumps, engines, and generators to control flow of raw sewage through unit processes

· Maintaining logs of operations and recording meter and gauge readings, making adjustments as indicated

· Checking machinery and equipment for malfunctions, conducting regular preventive maintenance and repairs

· Gathering information, updates, inputting into computerized databases, and reviewing for optimization of operations and maintenance records

· Observing, training, and instructing new and existing employees

· Operating hand, power tools, and machinery

· Other responsibilities as required

QUALIFICATIONS

To be minimally qualified for this position, one must meet the following criteria:

· One year certificate from college or technical school

o or three to six months related experience and/or training

o or equivalent combination of education and experience

· Massachusetts Grade 5 WWTP operator’s license or higher

· A valid Driver’s License

SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION

The City of Chicopee provides its employees (contingent upon employment status) with a robust benefits package which include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Sick-Time, Life Insurance, Holiday Pay, Personal Time, Vacation Time, Retirement Saving Plans, a Pension Plan, Employee Discounts, and more.

This is a full time, 40 hour work week position.

The following schedule for this position is as follows:

(Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Sunday 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.),

(Tuesday - Friday 7:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Saturday 6:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.),

Or 2nd Shift (Monday - Thursday 2:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m.)

This role is classified as Grade 10L, with a minimum starting pay of $21.01 per hour with a Grade 5 Wastewater License with opportunities for additional license incentive pay, and periodic step/pay increases upon continuous completion of employment with the City of Chicopee.

HOW TO APPLY

If this opportunity aligns with your skills, experience and employment goals, apply today by one of the following:

- Go to chicopeema.gov/jobs and apply online by selecting the job and ‘Apply Now’

- OR Select ‘download application’* on the City’s employment page and deliver it along with your resume to the Department of Human Resources, located at Chicopee City Hall, 274 Front Street, 1st Fl. Chicopee, MA. 01013.*

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The City of Chicopee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.01 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Waste Water Operations License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple Locations