Job opening: Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator
Salary: $22 - 26 per hour
Published at: Apr 18 2022
Employment Type: Full-time
About the Position: The Anniston Army Depot is located in Anniston, Alabama in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountain chain half way between Atlanta, GA and Birmingham, Alabama just off interstate 20. The depot is the largest Employer in Calhoun County with approximately 4000 employees.
Duties
Maintain the facilities for pumping and treating waterborne sewage, and operating the sewer treatment plants.
Operate, clean, and maintain pumping and treatment facilities in an Industrial Wastewater and Domestic Wastewater Treatment Plants.
Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on plant equipment and operated industrial and domestic wastewater collection pumping stations.
Operating and maintain the facilities for pumping and treating waterborne sewage, and operating the sewer treatment plants.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Performs routine motor vehicle maintenance.
- Requires a valid State Driver's Licenses.
- Incumbent works on rotating shifts, which can be changed with little or no notice.
- Incumbent may be subject to report to work during regular off-hours with little or no notice or may be placed on call.
- IAW AR 40-562 , Incumbent of this position is subject to potential occupational exposure to wastewater and/or sewage and is required to receive prescribed initial and follow up immunizations.
- Incumbent may be required to participate in the Unescorted Access Program; this requires a Security Check and Random Drug Testing.
Qualifications
***** This is an open continuous vacancy announcement. 1st cut-off will be 25 April 2022. Referral will be issued as needed. Final application disposition will be completed once all positions have been filled or the announcement reaches the end of the open period stated in the announcement.
The public; THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE SOLICITATION - These positions are being advertised through the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Facilities. Under this authority, competitive rating/ranking and veterans' preference procedures do not apply.
Who May Apply: US Citizens
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator~ without more than normal supervision. Performing common Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator duties; performing scheduled preventive maintenance on plant equipment and operated industrial and domestic wastewater collection pumping stations. Work is performed under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
Physical Effort Operator is required to do considerable walking, standing on concrete floors, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and working in cramped positions. Operator frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds) unassisted and occasionally lift and carry heavier items with assistance of other workers or with lifting devices. Heavier lifting is involved when handling chemicals and plant equipment, opening and closing valves, and cleaning, lubricating, and servicing equipment.
Working Conditions Operator works indoors and outside during all types of weather. Exposed to constant noise, rotating machinery, dirt, grease, chemicals, oil, and fumes in the work area. Subject to hazards from infection, mechanical injury, falling into open pits and/or gas fumes. Wastewater plant operators are subject to cuts and abrasions from the use of tools and equipment and burns from chemicals. Employee is required to work on catwalks and ladders. Operators follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as face shields, gloves, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing. Some items may be uncomfortable to wear and may be worn or used for long periods of time.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Contacts
- Address AH-APF-W0LXAA USA DEPOT ANNISTON
DO NOT MAIL
Anniston, AL 36201
US
- Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
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