SENIOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR**
Fort Edward, NYJob$34.04/hrSeen 7mo agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago
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Washington County Sewer District II is hiring a Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator for an assigned shift at a wastewater treatment plant using the activated sludge process. The operator assists the Chief Operator, assumes responsibility for plant operations when the Chief Operator is absent, and supervises operators and attendants. The position is a civil service non-competitive role through the HELP Program, with no exam required.
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*SENIOR WASTEWATER *
TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR**
Sewer District II
Washington County Sewer District II is accepting applications for
- Senior Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator* * * . This position involves responsibility on an assigned shift for the efficient operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant employing the activated sludge process. This position differs from a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator in that the position directly assists the Chief Operator in plant operations and assumes responsibility for plant operations in the absence of the Chief Operator. Work is performed under the supervision of the Chief Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator or a plant administrator with leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in planning and carrying out the details of the work. Supervision is exercised over Wastewater Treatment Plant Operators and Attendants. Does related work as required.
Currently this is a Civil Service non-competitive position through the HELP Program.* - No Exam Required*
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- The Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement (HELP) Program temporarily removes the civil service exam requirement for specific titles across State and Local agencies. To be eligible for jobs in the HELP program, candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the position and other conditions of employment. More information may be provided if you indicate interest in the position.
_MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Eighteen (18) months of experience as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator.
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_SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must have a Grade 3A Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator certificate issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation at the time of appointment.
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_RATE OF PAY: $34.04/hour (2026 rate) plus excellent benefits
Application and Job Description can be found online at:
www.WashingtonCountyNY.gov > Employment Opportunities
Qualified candidates should forward completed application to:
Washington County Sewer District II
383 Broadway, Fort Edward NY 12828
Or by email: [email protected]
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Washington County is an equal opportunity employer.
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