Wastewater Operator I or II (3rd shift)

Plant Operator I or Plant Operator II

3rd Shift (11:00 pm - 7:00 am)

Wastewater Treatment Plant

The City of Westminster is seeking qualified applicants for the positions of Wastewater Plant Operator I and/or Wastewater Plant Operator II. These positions support the continuous operation of the Citys Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Both positions play a vital role in protecting public health and the environment through the treatment and safe discharge of wastewater.

Primary Duties (Both Levels)

Operators are responsible for the monitoring operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment processes and related equipment. Duties include:

• Monitoring wastewater flow and biological treatment processes
• Collecting samples and performing laboratory analyses
• Adjusting chemical feed rates air flow and system controls based on operational data
• Inspecting operating and performing preventive maintenance on pumps motors valves and other plant equipment
• Assisting with sludge processing dewatering and disposal operations
• Operating and monitoring SCADA and computerized control systems
• Maintaining accurate operational logs and reports
• Working safely in industrial environments and in varying weather conditions

Wastewater Plant Operator I (Entry Level)

Starting Base Pay:$17.7680 per hour (dependent upon qualifications and experience)

This position is intended for individuals beginning a career in wastewater operations. Employees work under supervision while completing required training and certifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain the following within required timeframes:
  • Maryland Temporary Class V Wastewater Operator Certificate(within probationary period)
  • Maryland Class V Wastewater Treatment Certification(within three years of hire)
  • Class A Restricted Commercial Drivers License (CDL)with tank vehicle and air brake endorsements (within one year)
  • CPR First Aid and other required technical training

Wastewater Plant Operator II (Certified Level)

Starting Base Pay:$21.1100 per hour (dependent upon qualifications and experience)

This position is for experienced certified operators capable of performing duties with greater independence and assisting in the guidance of less experienced staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least one (1) year of water or wastewater treatment operations experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current Maryland Class V Wastewater Treatment Certification
• Valid Class A or B Restricted CDLwith tank vehicle and air brake endorsements
• CPR First Aid and State Flagger certifications

Benefits

• 401(a) Matching Plan and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans
• Health Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Paid Leave: Annual Holiday Personal Birthday Sick Family Safe & Sick and Floating Holiday
• Flexible Spending Plans (Medical and Dependent Care)
• Life Insurance; Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Maryland State Pension System - Participation required with 7% employee contribution
• Westminster Family Center (Free membership)

Shift Schedules and Differential Pay

Shift assignments are the same for Operator I and Operator II:

• Third Shift:11:00 p.m. 7:00 a.m.

Shift Differential Pay (in addition to base rate):

• Third Shift: $15% of base rate per hour

These roles are designated essential and safety-sensitive: employees must be available to work scheduled shifts including weekends and holidays and report during emergency events.

Application Instructions

Applicants must indicate the shift for which they are applying on the Job Application page by selecting the Work Shiftdrop-down.

For full scope of work download attached file to right.

To apply online complete on Part 1 and Part 2 below:

Part 1 - Application for Employment

Part 2 - Equal Employment Opportunity Data

The City of Westminster commits to a policy of equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees complying with local state and federal laws. The Citys policy is to employ qualified persons without discrimination regarding race creed color religion age sex country of origin marital status disability sexual orientation gender identity genetic information political affiliation or status in any other group protected by federal/state/local law. False or misleading statements on this form are grounds for termination of the application process or if discovered after employment termination of employment.