Job Board Title:
Treatment Plant Operator

Post Date
9/9/2024

Expiration Date
12/8/2024

Details:
The Valley Forge Sewer Authority is accepting applications for the position of treatment plant operator
located at 333 Pawlings Road, Phoenixville PA. The operator will work primarily at the 11.75MGD
treatment plant Monday-Friday 730am-330pm. A complete job description is below. Current pay is
$30.10 per hour.

DESCRIPTIVE SUMMARY:
The position encompasses the performance of a wide variety of tasks that are necessary to operate and
maintain a wastewater treatment plant and collection system. This position is a semi-skilled position.

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIED DUTES:
 Makes frequent inspections of all wastewater and bio-solids process units to observe operating
conditions.
 Makes adjustments to machines, valves, pumps, etc. as outlined by standard operating
procedures.
 Reorders chemicals and Monitors chemical inventory & reorders as needed, changes chlorine
cylinders, mixes chemicals, add microbial additives, etc. Operates various chemical feed
systems.
 Monitors supplies, reports restocking requirements and runs errands.
 Collects and delivers samples for processing at the main lab and treatment plant lab. Performs
various lab tests, including instrumentation calibrations and solution preparation to ensure
optimization of the dewatering and treatment plant process.
 Calculates various process and dewatering operating data utilizing approved formulas. Records
data and reports results. Enters data into computer.
 Cleans treatment process units, machinery, buildings, grounds, etc.
 Operates various mobile equipment and/or trucks.
 May be required to play a support and/or feedback role on specifically assigned projects and/or
programs. Assignments will be detailed as to specific project/program phase (i.e. planning,
designing, building, implementing, refining.
 Performs preventative and other types of maintenance on equipment and throughout plant or
collection system.
 Performs other related tasks as assigned.
 May be required to carry a pager and/or work scheduled overtime.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the supervision of the Operations and Maintenance Supervisor.

SUPERVISION GIVEN:
None.

GUIDELINES AND DISCRETION:
Performs all work within the established guidelines and standard operating procedures or as directed by
the Operations and Maintenance Supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
 Ability to read, write and understand the English language.
 Ability to perform high school level mathematics.
 Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
 Knowledge of the function and operation of wastewater treatment plant process units and
equipment.
 Knowledge of laboratory procedures and wastewater biology.
 Ability to operate various pumps and other wastewater treatment plant process equipment.
 Be computer literate.
 Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.


Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent required. Additional course work in wastewater treatment.
Must have a minimum of three (3) years experience as a wastewater treatment plant operator.
Must be capable of performing general work in one or more trades (i.e. mechanic, industrial electrician,
plc programming and logic controls, plumber, welder, millwright, preventive maintenance, wastewater,
etc.). The Authority has the sole discretion to determine the quantity of skills and/or trades needed at any
given time.


Employer:
Valley Forge Sewer Authority
Contact:
Matt Jackson

Address:
333 Pawlings Road


Work Phone:
610-935-1553 x257

Email:
mjackson@vfsa.com

Website:
www.vfsa.com

Position Title:
Treatment Plant Operator