Description

Job Summary:

Under the direction of a licensed operator, operates wastewater treatment plants by monitoring, evaluating, adjusting and maintaining the equipment and systems used in these facilities; collects, transports, and analyzes wastewater samples for compliance with a variety of water quality standards. Position reports to the Superintendent.

The hiring salary for this position is $53,103 - $56,171; full salary range for this position is $53,103 - $80,929.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions

Operates wastewater treatment plants by monitoring, evaluating, adjusting and maintaining the equipment and systems used in these facilities
Collects, transports, and analyzes wastewater samples for compliance with a variety of water quality standards
Troubleshoots and assists with the maintenance of a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment including pumps, air compressors, chemical feed systems, etc.
Maintains a variety of operational and maintenance logs, reports and other forms
Performs ground and building maintenance
Operates and maintains motor vehicles, farm, construction and lawn maintenance equipment
Obtains/maintains full certification status in the classes required by the Certification Board
Perform standby duties on a rotational basis.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.):

Ability to gain working knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission policies and procedures
Ability to act as a representative of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission to the public
Knowledge of St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission wastewater system and plant operations and of the principles and procedures of effective wastewater treatment
Ability to safely operate various equipment
Ability to make equipment repairs
Ability to wear appropriate PPE for chemical protection, including respiratory gear; must successfully pass a pulmonary function test
Ability to obtain a Class 5A Wastewater Treatment Plant Certification
Knowledge of safety regulations and established procedures for maintenance and testing

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.):

Training And/or Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. and two or more years of job-related experience

Experience

Or equivalent technical training, education, and/or experience

Licenses Or Certificates

Valid Maryland Class C driver’s license

Must possess a valid temporary Maryland Treatment Class 5A certification

Special Requirements

Must obtain full operator license within five years of acquiring temporary

Must pass pre-employment Mathematics Evaluation

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands

Work requires occasional strenuous effort. For example, bending and lifting tools, equipment, or materials of 30 to 60 pounds.

Unusual Demands

Work involves high risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, or machines. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear such as masks, gowns, coats, goggles, boots and gloves; may require working in adverse weather conditions or confined work spaces.

Group Health/Vision/Dental Coverage: Medical insurance (including prescription and vision) is a POS plan or HMO Open Access Plan offered by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Dental insurance is a Traditional Plan or a PPO plan also offered byCareFirst BlueCross BlueShield. Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment. MetCom pays 85% of the premium.
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance:

MetCom provides an amount equal to one (1) times gross annual salary. The employee has the option to purchase from one (1) to five (5) more times their annual salary. Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment. Optional Life and AD&D insurance may also be purchased for the spouse and/or children.

Long Term Disability Insurance:

MetCom provides long term disability coverage, which pays 66 2/3% of monthly pay after 180 days of disability status. The employee has the option to purchase short term disability insurance which pays 60% of monthly pay after 30 days of disability status. Coverage takes affect the first of the month following the date of employment.

COBRA:

The employee and dependents have the right under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) to continue their insurance benefits after an occurrence of an event which would otherwise cause them to lose coverage. The employee and dependents are required to notify the Company within 60 days of a qualifying event. Some examples of a qualifying event are:termination of employment or reduction in hours, divorce or legal separation, dependent definition limitation (attainment of the maximum age of eligibility or marriage), or the employee's death. Details are provided at the time of indoctrination.

State Retirement and Pension Plan:

MetCom contributes a percentage, mandated by the State each year, of the employee's gross salary. The employee contributes a mandatory 7% of gross salary, effective the first day of employment.

Optional Programs:

The employee has the option to participate in the following pre-tax plans:

457 (B)
AFLAC
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Metcom does not make any contribution to these plans.

Annual Leave:

1 – 5 year 10.5 days/year

6 – 10 year 15 days/year

11 – 20 year 21 days/year

20 years or more 25.5 days/year

Sick Leave:

15 days/year. Can be taken for children, spouse, parents, and parents-in- law as well.

Administrative Leave:

Jury Duty; subpoena appearance (when employee is not the defendant); up to three (3) days for injuries or illnesses alleged by the employee to have been caused or suffered during employment.

Bereavement Leave:

Up to three (3) days due to the death of the employee's or employee's spouse's family: spouse, children, parents, brothers, sisters, and grandparents. Up to one (1) day due to the death of one of the following members of an employee's or employee's spouse's family: niece, nephew, aunt, uncle.

Holidays:

15 per year.

Paid leave for:

Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad calls.

Employee Assistance Program.

Assistance for employees who are experiencing personal or job related problems.

Tuition Assistance Program.

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