Waste Water Treatment Technician jobs in Scranton, PA

Primary Role

Key Accountabilities

• Investigates complaints and determines corrections action per company procedures.
• Locates and marks company facilities associated with PA One Call System to include overseeing and performing.
• Sets up or directs the set up of barricades and places safety lights
• around work site to protect workers from street traffic.
• Operations of valves and fire hydrants.
• Operations of pneumatic or electric tools.
• Completes all necessary forms, sketches and field notes and be knowledgeable of usage of maps and records.
• Investigates complaints and determines corrections action per company procedures.
• Works on the Valve Maintenance Program including locating valves and making operations, assisting with shutdowns using the valve truck, entering data into GIS.
• Any other duties assigned by supervisors.
  

Knowledge/Skills

• General knowledge of water hydraulics, distribution systems repair, and maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with PennDot publications for setting up traffic control.
• Familiarity with the proper completion of company forms.
• Knowledge of maintenance procedures for a variety of hand tools.
• Working knowledge of WB/Scranton distribution system components preferred.
• Good customer skills, demeanor and appearance.
• Skillful use of hand tools.
• Computer working knowledge preferred.
• Ability to do basic math.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, safety rules, maps, diagrams, etc.
  

Experience/Education

• HS graduate or equivalent required.
• Vocational education, apprentice training, on the job training preferred.
• Experience working in distribution-related work for 3 years.
• Time in Network Department preferred.
• Valve and hydrant repair experience preferred.
  

Physical Requirement/Environmental Conditions

• Pass DOT Physical
• Lifting 100 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Wet and humid: Wet contact with water or other liquids.
• Humid: Atmospheric conditions with moisture content sufficiently high to cause marked bodily discomfort.
• Noise and Vibrations: Sufficient noise, either constant or intermittent, to cause marked distraction.
• Hazards: Situations in which individual is exposed to the definite risk of bodily injury.
• Exposure to: Odors, toxic conditions, chemicals dusts or dusts or poor ventilation.
• Ability to work in confined spaces.
  

Certifications and Licenses

• Possess Valid PA Driver License(required) with the ability to pass a motor vehicle report.
• DEP Distribution License preferred or ability to obtain within designated time frame after hire.
  

Work Schedule

• Available for 24/7 call-out and carryover time.
• Available to be on call on a rotating schedule every 5 weeks.
• Tuesday-Saturday 7:30AM-4:00PM.

Competencies