WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OP TRAINEE

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE OR MAY BE FILLED AS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR: DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT The City of Oneonta is currently accepting applications for one (1) vacancy that may be filled by either a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator - Trainee (HELP Program) OR Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (HELP Program) at the Department of Public Works, Wastewater Treatment Plant. This is a full-time position which includes excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits, membership in the NYS retirement system, paid time-off, and optional membership with NYS Deferred Compensation for both the trainee and operator positions. It is understood that the trainee position will last no longer than a year while the incumbent conducts training for certification in wastewater. After the traineeship is completed, the incumbent will become a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator. Applications may be found at www.oneonta.ny.us/jobs or at the Human Resources office in Neahwa Park. Completed applications may be dropped off at the office in the park or submitted via mail to City of Oneonta Human Resources, c/o City Hall, 258 Main Street, Oneonta, NY 13820. WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE: This is a trainee position in the competitive class for which candidates are selected on the basis of general intelligence, basic knowledge of elementary chemistry and general science and mechanical aptitude. Term of appointment is limited to one (1) year, during which time employees should be required to satisfactorily complete the training and experience requirements of the New York State Sanitary Code for a certificate appropriate to the plant. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is a trainee position involving responsibility for learning the duties and routines in the operation and maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant. The work is performed under immediate supervision of a qualified operator. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Familiarity with elementary principles of chemistry and general science; good general intelligence; good observation; mechanical aptitude; ability to learn principles and procedures relating to operation and maintenance of a sewage treatment; ability to develop skill in the operation and maintenance of pumps, valves and related mechanical equipment; ability to get along with others ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; industry and dependability; tact and courtesy; good physical condition. ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Graduation from high school; or possession of a New York State high school equivalency diploma. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid NYS Drivers License at time of appointment and must be maintained for the duration of employment.