Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator White Haven - Luzerne County, PA, United States - Commonwealth of PA

Commonwealth of PA
Commonwealth of PA
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Luzerne County, PA, United States

3 weeks ago

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THE POSITION:


If you take this position and become an American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) union member employed at White Haven Center under the Department of Human Services, you may qualify for special programs that provide assistance with the costs associated with higher education and with student loan debt.

We offer excellent benefits, pay increases, paid time off, retirement, and contractual raises as well as opportunities for advancement. Continue your career with the benefits of civil service


DESCRIPTION OF WORK:


  • As a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, you will provide the proper settling, biological oxidation, digestion, and disinfection of the center wastewater and sludge by reading meters and gauges as well as operating skimmers, scum breakers, sludge pumps, filter pumps, filters, digesters, and chlorinators. This includes laboratory monitoring and record keeping. As part of the center's staybehind maintenance team, you will continue operations after the facility closure and ensure the production of a wastewater effluent of sufficient quality to meet requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) discharge permit issued by the Department of Environmental Resources. This position is part of
  • Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:


  • Fulltime employment
  • Work hours are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday
  • Friday, with a 30minute lunch, and will rotate weekends and holidays for daily testing.
  • Overtime as needed.
  • Travel as needed.
  • FREE PARKING
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Salary:_ _**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY:


QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:


  • Successful completion of the Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee (commonwealth title) program and certification as a wastewater treatment plant operator for any class and type of plant;
    or:
  • Possession of a valid certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators as a wastewater treatment plant operator for any class and type of plant.

Special Requirements:


  • You must possess an active PA noncommercial Class C driver's license or equivalent.
  • You must possess a valid certification issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification Wastewater System Operators (Class C, Subclass 2 or higher).

Other Requirements:


  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:


  • A conditional offer of employment will require satisfactory completion of a medical examination.
  • This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
  • Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.

How to Apply:


Veterans:


Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).


If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.


EXAMINATION INFORMATION:


  • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
  • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.

  • You may only apply/test
    once **for this posting.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.


Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.


Work/Life Balance

We know there's more to life than just work Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S.

holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good.

As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in w
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