CLJMA Utility Worker / Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator

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Job Description:

Conneaut Lake Joint Municipal Authority (CLJMA) has a current opening(s) at our Waste Water Treatment Plant and are looking for the person(s) who wants to make a difference.  CLJMA has been in existence since the mid 1960’s, is a trickler filter plant which services over 2,300 customers in Summit Township, Sadsbury Township, Town of Harmonsburg and provides treatment to approximately 500 Conneaut Lake Borough residents.  The system currently has 12 pump stations which carry the flow from the customers to the plant. Additionally, there are approximately 170 grinder pump connections that CLJMA assumes the responsibility to maintain.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Physical Requirements, Safety, and Work Environment:

  • Lifting 70 pounds, bending over, kneeling and working with your hands.
  • Maintaining pump stations, treatment plant, mowing and keeping a clean work area.
  • Collecting and testing waste water samples and collecting samples for the contracted lab.
  • Inspect and maintain all equipment.
  • Able to operate skid steer, snowplow, lawn tractors and other misc. equipment.
  • CLJMA currently owns and maintains a variety of pumps.  Successful candidate will need to have/acquire the skills to maintain and rebuild a variety of pumps.
  • Some electrical experience is necessary, successful candidate will need to have/acquire knowledge working with single phase and 3 phase 240 volt electrical systems.
  • Must be able to work in confined areas, pits, manholes, ditches, tanks, etc.
  • Must have clear communication skills in order to communicate with supervisor, co-workers and customers in a clear concise manner, English is the primary language.
  • Must be able to work rotating on-call weekend shift schedule as needed and work efficiently with little or no supervision.
  • Must be able to safely work with chemicals.
  • Successful candidate will be responsible for attending and passing work related training courses as needed.

JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:                                                                                                                                               

  • Must be able to pass drug test and have a valid driver’s license.
  • Be able to clearly write daily reports and keep accurate records.
  • Willingness to work in wet, dirty environments.
  • Some call out during the week/weekend will be required.
  • Ability to perform long periods of standing, reaching and bending.
  • Must be able to communicate with PA DEP / EPA and understand the requirements.
  • Have a diploma or equivalent.
  • Have a waste water certification or be able to acquire one within two years of employment.  Certifications need to be Class B E, Subclass 2 & 4, other certifications may be required.
  • Have a phone or way to be contacted directly.

The Utility Worker / Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator starting rate is $17.00/hr. Experienced plant workers or those with an operator’s license would be compensated based on experience.    The position includes employee medical benefits, retirement plan (CLJMA will match up to 6%), earned paid time off and holiday pay after successful completion of the 90 probationary period.

Conneaut Lake Joint Municipal Authority

P.O. Box 277

Conneaut Lake, PA 16316

814-382-8315

[email protected]

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