Operator Trainee

DESCRIPTION:

Evolving Solution Services is a full services employment agency dedicated to helping businesses grow by matching the right talent to their specialized staffing or project needs, while providing rewarding employment opportunities for the individuals we place. Our mission is to support work environments where employees can thrive and be an active participant in the communities in which we live.

We are seeking Operator Trainees to perform routine technical work in the operation, monitoring and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant. Required to work shift work, weekends and holidays.

Work is performed under the immediate supervision of a Shift supervisor or senior operator.

Starting pay is $14/HR ($1 increase for each license obtained).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Makes regular tours of plant and equipment to insure proper operation;
• Maintains logs of all pertinent operational events and chemicals used, and records readings from meters and instruments;
• Starts up, shuts down, regulates and/or adjusts motors, pumps, blowers, air compressors, valves, boilers, grinders and other apparatus to meet changing operating conditions;
• Collects samples of raw sewage, primary treatment effluent and grit and performs basic physical and chemical analysis, such as chlorine residuals, settable solids and pH analysis for adjustments of plant operations to meet discharge permit limits;
• Removes grease from settling tanks, rakes bar screens and cleans and clears basins, troughs and other components;
• Measures sludge quantities in tanks;
• Makes minor or emergency repairs;
• Cleans and maintains plant spaces;
• Responds to emergency calls;
• Enters data into computer:
• Adjusts chemical feed rates;
• Fills dry chemical hoppers and handles hazardous chemicals;
• Operates sludge hauling equipment;
• Assists other personnel as directed;
• May work in tanks and well as required, Work is at times performed in confined spaces.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by courses in chemistry, physics, and biology.

Wastewater treatment plant operating experience is highly desirable.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of the operating characteristics and maintenance requirements specific of the Lynchburg Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility equipment;
• General knowledge of hydraulic, chemical and mechanical principles pertinent to the Lynchburg Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility;
• General knowledge of occupational hazards and the ability to comprehend and apply safety rules and regulations;
• General knowledge of Systems Controls and Data Acquisitions (SCADA) system and Personal Computers;
• Ability to detect flaws in the operation of mechanical equipment and to determine proper remedial measures;
• Ability to understand and follow moderately complex oral and written instructions;
• Skill in the use and care of laboratory testing and analysis equipment and instruments;
• Ability to communicate and record information in a clear and concise manner;
• Ability to work in a team environment;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and customers.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must conform to the current operator progression plan by obtaining Wastewater Certificates from the Commonwealth of Virginia, with in time frame set forth in the progression plan
• Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license.
• Must have approved access to a telephone.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height.
• Ability to carry approximately 40 pounds of samples up and down stairs under varying weather conditions while walking long distances to collect samples and monitor operations.