Operator Trainee-IV - Maintenance Operations

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this position is being recruited as a division wide employment opportunity; only current regular and probationary employees of the frederick county division of water and sewer utilities are eligible for consideration. questions regarding eligibility or how this employment change may affect compensation, please contact (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

non-exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full-time; 40 hours per week; varied hours and shifts; full-benefits.

this skilled technical position is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the county’s water and wastewater equipment and infrastructure, ensuring compliance with national pollutant discharge elimination system (npdes) permitting and regulatory standards. The maintenance operators are responsible for the operation of sewage pumping stations and perform a variety of skilled mechanical maintenance, repair and installation on equipment at frederick county’s treatment, pumping, and distribution systems.

This includes working on pumps, motors, valves, compressors, hydraulic systems and other equipment essential to delivering quality water and wastewater services to the community. Direction may be received from maintenance operators at higher classifications; supervision is received from the assistant chief operator or chief operator-maintenance.

frederick county government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to frederick county government today.

• perform preventative and corrective maintenance on mechanical equipment at sewage pumping stations, wastewater and water treatment facilities, booster pump stations, hydropneumatics systems, and groundwater supply wells to ensure safe and efficient performance
• operate wastewater pumping stations and their associated systems including pumps, piping, motors, electrical controls, flow metering, chemical feed, air compressors, aeration systems, screening and grit removal in accordance with regulatory standards and operational protocols
• monitor and collect operational data from meters and gauges to assess the performance and condition of treatment equipment
• analyze collected data to identify trends, observe and detect variations in operating conditions, and support decision-making for maintenance and repairs
• maintain wastewater chemical feed systems for odor and hydrogen sulfide control; calculate and adjust chemical feed rates based on real time monitoring results
• maintain various equipment including conveyors, grit screws, belt presses, pumps, motors, grinders, screening equipment, filters, valves, flowmeters, and associated piping and fittings
• support the installation of new equipment such as conveyors, grit screws, belt presses, pumps, motors, grinders, screening equipment, valves, compressors, flow meters, and associated piping and fittings
• operate and maintain vehicles and equipment requiring a cdl including a combination sewer cleaning and hydro-excavation truck, dump truck and 9-ton hydraulic crane truck, as needed
• operate motorized equipment such as cranes, hoists and aerial lifts in a safe and efficient manner
• identify performance issues with pumps, motors, controls, and related systems, and perform necessary repairs
• assist with maintaining municipal well systems that supply drinking water to local communities
• maintain accurate maintenance logs and enter data into computerized maintenance management systems
• use a computer, smartphone, or tablet to complete work orders, maintenance checklists, order material, complete credit card reports, and submit timesheets
• compile and prepare operating reports for submission
• adhere to all safety procedures, regulations, and training requirements, including lockout/tagout, fall prevention and confined space policies
• assist in training of newly hired operators
• perform other related duties as required

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