Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee - Moshannon Forest District

Full Job Description

Are you interested in joining a dedicated Forestry team and gaining hands-on experience in environmental operations?

Training as a Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Trainee offers a unique opportunity to support the vital work of the Moshannon Forest District, where your efforts will directly contribute to the district’s daily operations and long-term environmental stewardship.

If you are ready to build valuable skills and make a meaningful impact, apply today.

Requirements

As a trainee, you will take part in skilled and technical work that supports the maintenance, operation, and regulatory compliance of a sewage treatment plant, as well as its sewage collection and potable water disinfection systems.

Your duties will include assisting with the operation, maintenance, evaluation, and repair of a variety of equipment essential to these systems.

You will also help maintain and repair buildings and grounds throughout the forest district, performing tasks such as mowing, weeding, and general landscaping.

This hands-on experience will help you build practical skills while contributing to the overall function and appearance of the district. (WCE-7,8,12 and WWD-1,4)

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Wednesday - Saturday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

• Six months of building maintenance or trades experience; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

• This position requires possession of a PA class C Driver's License.

All employees must obtain, within the probationary period, a valid Operator’s Certificate, or an Operator in Training Designation issued by the Pennsylvania State Board for Certification of Water and Wastewater System Operators as a wastewater treatment plant operator that is equal to or greater than the classification and sub classification of the wastewater system to be operated or maintained.

(Water and Wastewater System Class D and E [WCE-7,8,12 and WWD-1,4]).


Other Requirements:
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements:

• You must pass a background investigation.

How to Apply:


Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.

Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.