Wastewater Operator at Natural Systems Utilities – Phillipsburg, New Jersey

SUMMARY:

This position is fixed at The Phillipsburg Township Waste Treatment Facility and also serves NSU NJ Operations. The operator is an independent well-organized self-starter able to manage his/her own time to complete assigned tasks in their given allotted time.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform critical testing of facility operations, such as PH, dissolved oxygen, chlorine, etc., in order to monitor system condition
• Perform general preventative maintenance on treatment plant equipment such as blower oil, filter and belt changes pulling and inspecting submersible pumps, etc.
• Maintain complete, accurate, legible records of all phases of facility operations
• Maintain complete, accurate, legible records of all equipment and plant maintenance
• Assist to prepare monthly written operating report based on facility’s operation and/or maintenance records for the client, employer or regulatory agency as required
• Inform Supervisor in a timely manner of plant problems, upsets, plant expansion, repairs, etc.
• Work conscientiously, adhere to EH&S policies and processes, and be aware of safety hazards
• Participate in 24 hour on call rotation
• Be prepared to discuss in a professional manner the plant operations with employer, client, visitors, or regulatory personnel
• Collect required samples, log in samples correctly and accurately, and submit samples to laboratory and review results to ensure permit compliance
• Operate plants to meet all regulatory guidelines and responsibilities
• Assist maintenance personnel with pump, blower, motor, valve, etc. removal
• Maintain accurate records for gasoline, mileage, timesheets, expenses, etc.
• Work scheduled weekends and occasional holidays for assigned route
• Project a positive image to operators, clients, regulatory agencies, engineers, etc.
• Confined Space Entry – this may be required on occasion after thorough training provided by NSU
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 1 year of wastewater experience, preferred but, not required
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays as requested
• Overtime as required

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:

• Valid Driver’s License
• NJ Wastewater license preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Occasionally required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Occasionally required to sit
• Occasionally required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Occasionally required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Occasionally required to talk or hear
• Frequently utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
• Occasionally required to lift/push/carry items up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)

• Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally work in high, precarious places
• Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals
• Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to extreme heat or cold (non-weather)

• Occasionally exposed to blood borne and airborne pathogens or infectious materials
• Occasionally exposed to loud noise (examples: metal can manufacturing, large earth-moving equipment)
• Occasionally exposed to very loud noise (example: jack hammer work)