Job Details
The work involves responsibility for assisting wastewater treatment plant operators in performing a wide variety of unskilled or semi-skilled manual tasks. Work involves the use of hand tools and may require the ability to learn to operate simple machinery or other equipment. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a qualified wastewater treatment plant operator, but many tasks assigned may be routine and repetitive in nature and once learned can be carried on without difficulty and under only general supervision. Does related work as required.
* Cleans manholes, bar screens, comminutors, tanks and other equipment;
* Cleans and maintains sewers and pumping stations;
* Performs sewer line cleaning requiring the operation of sewer rodding equipment;
* Collects and transports samples;
* Reads meters, gauges and other instruments and records readings;
* Assists in the assembly and disassembly of machinery;
* Performs hand and machine excavations and assists in the installation of underground piping and equipment;
* May assist in building and lawn or landscaping maintenance;
* Assists in the use of sewer maintenance equipment;
* May occasionally operate light motor vehicles, such as automobiles and small trucks.
* Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
* Ability to understand and follow oral or written instructions
* ability to use hand tools
* ability to learn to operate simple machinery and equipment
* physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Suffolk County's Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:
* Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.
* We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.
* We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.
Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.