TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I - EAGLE RIVER - 20-23 / PLU

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　　TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR I - EAGLE RIVER - 20-23 / PLU

　　Salary

　　$77,916.80 - $94,681.60 Annually

　　Location

　　Anchorage, AK

　　Job Type

　　Regular

　　Job Number

　　2023-09378

　　Department

　　Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility

　　Division

　　AWWU Eagle River WWTF

　　Opening Date

　　01/10/2024

　　Closing Date

　　Continuous

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Job Information

　　Open only to the general public and any current Municipality of Anchorage Employee.

　　This position is represented by the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 367 and is subject to the provisions of the current agreement between the Municipality of Anchorage and the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 367.

　　This advertisement is for either a Treatment Plant Operator (TPO) Level I, II, III or IV. The certification(s) the successful candidate holds at the time of the job offer may be the level in which the candidate is hired.

　　The current salary range for TPO Level I is $37.46 - $39.37/hr.

　　The current salary range for TPO Level II is $39.37 - $41.29/hr.

　　The current salary range for TPO Level III is $41.29 - $43.34/hr.

　　The current salary range for TPO Level IV is $43.34 - $45.52/hr.

　　DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility

　　HOURS OF WORK: 4/10, 5/8 or Treatment Schedule

　　LOCATION: Eagle River Wastewater Treatment Facility, 15524 Artillery Road

　　Example of Duties

　　Perform unskilled and semi skilled technical work in the operation and general preventive maintenance of a variety of equipment in a water and/or wastewater treatment plants, including well production and water distribution systems. Incumbent performs as an assistant plant operator and after instruction is expected to complete routine assignments independently, subject to final inspection. Duties assigned involve moderate skills and training in the broad area of water and/or wastewater treatment plant operation. Works varying shifts including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays to assist in meeting the water and/or wastewater service needs at of AWWU's assigned Treatment Division facilities.

　　Also participates in major emergencies or disasters as outlined in AWWU’s disaster plan matrix, which defines each employee’s potential duties and responsibilities. This may include 12-hour work shifts, which may continue for 72 hours or more starting at any time an event might occur, seven (7) days a week, 24 hours per day.

　　Treatment Plant Operator I

　　Operate assigned treatment plant and/or remote un-staffed facilities equipment such as motors, pumps, boilers, presses, valves, shredders, clarifiers, incinerators, chlorinators, dechlorination systems, fluoride saturators, blowers, generators, vehicle and other equipment used in water treatment and distribution systems and/or wastewater treatment facilities. Monitor and inspect gauges, meters and other distribution facilities, reservoirs, pressure reducing valves, wells and control devices and record readings based on predetermined schedules. Observe and monitor process operations, effect changes, analyze recorded readings, make operating decisions, adjust operating set points and parameters necessary to insure drinking water standards are met and/or wastewater limitations are achieved. Determine quantities, application timing, and dispense rates of assigned chemical plant additives such as; chlorine, fluoride, polymer, ferric sulfate, alum, soda ash, lime, etc. used in water treatment and distribution systems and/or wastewater treatment facilities following predetermined operating guidelines. Collect production samples and performs standard laboratory water or wastewater treatment tests. Maintain and record operation information on various log sheets. Observe and analyzes sample readings and makes decisions to adjust production flow rates and the amount of chemicals to dispense in the treatment process. Performs general preventive maintenance and minor repairs of assigned treatment plant equipment; such as motors, pumps, boilers, valves, screens, shredders, clarifiers, incinerators, filters, blowers, generators and other equipment used in water treatment and distribution systems and/or wastewater treatment facilities. Perform touch up painting and other maintenance on plant equipment and facilities. Maintain records of maintenance activities on computerized maintenance management systems. Perform equipment and facility wash downs, snow removal, building grounds maintenance and sweeping, cleaning of all assigned areas such as kitchen, bathroom, break room, training room, and production facilities and offices.

　　Treatment Plant Operator II-IV

　　Must possess a Level II - IV Operators Certification in Wastewater Treatment and be performing all of the duties of a TPO I and operating more independently and with less supervision. Level III and IV Operators may be required to act as crew lead providing direction to other operators.

　　Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

　　MQs for TPO LEVEL I:

　　High school graduation or equivalent.

　　Must possess a current State of Alaska Provisional Certification at time of application.

　　Must possess a valid State of Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with a satisfactory driving record, tanker endorsement, and no air brake restriction by the time of hire. (A restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" is not eligible.)

　　Must obtain a State of Alaska Level I Operator Certification in Wastewater Treatment within one (1) year of hire.

　　OR

　　High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

　　Wastewater Treatment Operator Level I certification at the time of application.

　　A valid State of Alaska Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with satisfactory driving record, tanker endorsement and no Air Brake restriction at time of hire. Applicants with a Restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" are not eligible.

　　MQs for TPO LEVEL II:

　　High school graduation or equivalent.

　　Must possess a current State of Alaska Level II Operator Certification in Wastewater Treatment at the time the of application.

　　Must possess a valid State of Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with a satisfactory driving record, tanker endorsement, and no air brake restriction by the time of hire. (A restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" is not eligible.)

　　MQs for TPO LEVEL III:

　　High school graduation or equivalent.

　　Must possess a current State of Alaska Level III Operator Certification in Wastewater Treatment at the time of application.

　　Must possess a valid State of Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with a satisfactory driving record, tanker endorsement, and no air brake restriction by the time of hire. (A restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" is not eligible.)

　　Must possess a current American Red Cross or equivalent First Aid certification within six (6) months of hire.

　　Must possess a current American Red Cross or equivalent Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within six (6) months of hire.

　　Must possess a current American Red Cross or American Heart Association Automated External Defibrillator certification (AED) within six (6) months of hire.

　　MQs for TPO LEVEL IV:

　　High school graduation or equivalent.

　　Must possess a current State of Alaska Level IV Operator Certification in Wastewater Treatment at the time of application.

　　Must possess a valid State of Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with a satisfactory driving record, tanker endorsement, and no air brake restriction by the time of hire. (A restriction of "L-Vehicles Without Air Brake Systems Only" is not eligible.)

　　Must possess a current American Red Cross or equivalent First Aid certification within six (6) months of hire.

　　Must possess a current American Red Cross or equivalent Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification within six (6) months of hire.

　　Must possess a current American Red Cross or American Heart Association Automated External Defibrillator certification (AED) within six (6) months of hire.

　　Additional Important Information

　　The Municipality Of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

　　If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

　　If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's State of Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B or greater with tanker endorsement and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaskan driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant.

　　For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf)

　　As a condition of employment, the person selected for the Eagle River position will be required to successfully complete a drug screening prior to beginning work and will be subject to future periodic drug and alcohol tests on a random basis without advance notice.

　　If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the satisfactory review and completion of the Previous Employer Alcohol & Drug Test Information Forms. Names, addresses, and phone numbers for positions that required Department of Transportation testing for the last two years will be required in compliance with § 40.25 and § 382.405(f) and (h).

　　All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

　　As a condition of employment, the person selected must provide a Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 367 Union Dispatch Referral Form by the time of hire.

　　Veterans:

　　Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference as allowed in the Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach a copy of their DD Form 214 to the application. The DD Form 214 must show an honorable discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

　　The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

　　Application Process:

　　Once applicants click on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

　　For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Employee Relations Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Alaska Time.

　　The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

　　For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571

　　Health and Welfare benefits are supplied through the Union Health Benefit plan.

　　The Municipality of Anchorage offers a benefit package that includes employer paid Life Insurance, optional Supplemental and Dependent Life Insurance; employer paid Long Term Disability insurance, optional Supplemental Disability Insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.

　　For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx

　　01

　　In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

　　Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

　　If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

　　Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　Are you a current Municipality of Anchorage employee?

　　Yes

　　No

　　03

　　Which of the following best describes your level of education?

　　None / Less than High School

　　High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent

　　Associate's Degree

　　Bachelor's Degree

　　Master's Degree or higher

　　04

　　Do you possess a State of Alaska Provisional Operator (or higher) certification in Wastewater Treatment at the time of this application (as specified by the State of Alaska 18 AAC 74)?

　　Yes

　　No

　　05

　　What level of State of Alaska Operator's Certification do you possess in Wastewater Treatment?

　　None

　　Provisional

　　Level I

　　Level II

　　Level III

　　Level IV

　　06

　　Do you posses a valid State of Alaska Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with Tanker and Air Brake endorsements, or can you obtain one by time of hire?

　　Yes

　　No

　　07

　　Do you understand that a Level III or IV Operator will require current First Aid, CPR and AED certifications within six (6) months of hire?

　　Yes

　　No

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　　Municipality of Anchorage

　　Address

　　632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

　　Phone

　　(907) 343-4442

　　Website

　　http://www.muni.org/jol

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