Treatment Plant Operator I

Night Shift Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I Lehigh County Authority has a Night Shift Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator I opportunity available with our team in Allentown, PA. In this role, you'll help to assure the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of LCA's water production and filtration systems and wastewater treatment facilities.What the Job Looks Like Day to day you'll focus on duties including:Operating equipment, machines, and technical testing devices used in the purification and filtration of water, and treatment of wastewaterReading test results, diagrams, gauges on electrical control boards, motors, pumps, meters, boilers, heaters, and sludge processing unitsStarting and stopping pumps, regulating valves, observing flow dials, reads gauges in order to assure proper operation of the systemCollecting samples of the process stream at various stages through the plant(s) for laboratory testing and analysisPerforms some analysis where required - add chemicals according to prescribed standards for proper treatment of the water/wastewater being processedProvide quality and effective customer service to customers, citizens, and internal departmentsBenefits and Perks LCA offers competitive pay and robust benefits including:Starting pay = $23.87/hrPaid Health, dental and vision coverage covers you and your eligible dependents with NO employee contributions!Generous paid vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidaysCompany provided life & disability insuranceFlex Spending Plan and other voluntary coverages availableEligibility for two retirement plans - Pennsylvania Municipal Retirement Plan and 457(Empower)Important Qualifications for your SuccessExperience: Prior experience in water/wastewater is requiredSchedule: Night shift (6 pm-6 am), scheduling is 48 hours one week, and 36 hours the next, with rotational weekends and holidaysLicensure: Valid driver's license needed to operate company vehicles. Also must be willing to obtain Water/Wastewater certifications w/in 24 months of hireAbout Us and What We Offer You Established in 1966, Lehigh County Authority (LCA) is a municipal authority focused on providing high-quality, affordable water and sewer services to our customers. We operate in a cost-effective and efficient manner that results in affordable rates for public services such as the water and sewer services LCA provides.EOE, M/F/D/V.