Water Treatment Plant Op Trainee

WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE - General employment applications may be obtained at the office of the Municipal Civil Service Commission, 4thfloor, City Hall, Governmental Plaza, Binghamton, New York, 13901 or from the City WebSite at cityofbinghamton-ny. gov. Application must be submitted by 4: 45 P. M. on last date to file. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This class involves the participation in on-the-job training to become qualified as a Water Treatment Plant Operator in a water treatment plant.

The Trainees that successfully complete the one year traineeship may be appointed Water Treatment Plant Operators without further examination if they receivethe appropriate certification if required, by the completion of the twelve month training period. Trainees will perform a variety of duties and responsibilities associated with the operation and maintenance of the water treatment plant. Does related work as required. Shift work might be required.

Typical Work ActivitiesPerforms study and reading assignments, observes demonstrations and otherwise learns the techniques of operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant; Learns and assists in the operation of pumps, electric and manual valves and related mechanical equipment; Learns and assists in the maintenance and repair of machinery and equipment; Learns and assists in recording readings of meters, gauges and scales; Learns and assists in the making of residual chlorine tests of water; Learns and assists in regulating and adjusting chemical feed systems, both manually and through a windows based SCADA software program; Learns proper NELAC certified laboratory techniques.

Learns and assists in the preparation and maintenance of daily treatment plant activity records and monthly DOH reports; Performs custodial duties of pumping stations, treatment plant and grounds; Performs increasingly responsible duties as assigned in the operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant.

Full Performance Knowledges, Skills, Abilities & Personal CharacteristicsWorking knowledge of the elementary principles of chemistry and general science; good observation; basic computer skills; mechanical aptitude; ability to learn principles and procedures relating to operation and maintenance of a water treatment plant; ability to develop skill in the operation and maintenance of pumps, valves and related mechanical equipment; ability to get along well with others; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to operate a personal computer and utilize common office software programs including word processing, spreadsheet, and database at an acceptable rate of accuracy and speed; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from High School or possession of a High School Equivalency Diploma. NOTE: For appointment to Water Treatment Plant Operator Trainee position that requires Grade II-A certification forpermanent appointment as Water Treatment Plant Operator, Certification must be completed during 12 month trainingperiod. The City of Binghamton is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to workforce diversification. All new hires are required to pass a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Broome Countyresidency is required at time of appointment.