Bard College

Assistant Chief Water & Sewer Treatment Plant Operator 

• Operate/maintain RBCs, clarifiers, filters, valves, tanks, chemical feed equipment, pumps, PLC and SCADA systems as well as water distribution systems (system valves, hydrants and backflow devices).
• Perform testing/sampling and laboratory work for compliance, ensuring that final sewer effluent quality and finished water quality meets or exceeds EPA and New York State Department of Health standards.
• Maintain sanitation standards of work areas within treatment plants, associated equipment rooms and all related facilities.
• Perform all required maintenance on water features, ensuring the proper water quality and chemistry.
• Report specific deficiencies and unsafe conditions and maintain records including graphs/charts, meter readings and test results for monthly water treatment.
• Operate vehicles for transportation of materials and equipment.
• Operate required mechanical equipment related to specific duties.
• Maintain chemical and spare parts inventory/retain necessary records for the acquisition and the inventory of materials as required.
• Assist other trades within the Buildings & Grounds department for the harmonious and expeditious completion of specific assignments.
• Must have own hand tools to perform duties as required.
• Perform other related work as assigned and work overtime as required.
• Complete all projects in accordance to standards for safety and efficiency as established by Bard College.

• Must be a high school graduate or the equivalent.
• Maintain the following NYSDOH licenses: llA Sewer Operators Certification, lIA-SW/GUl Filtration Plant, D-Distribution System and Backflow Device Test Certification.
• Must possess comprehensive knowledge of EPA and New York State Department of Health standards, current codes and regulations.
• Must be proficient with computers and SCADA programs.
• Possesses good communication, interpersonal and comprehension skills.
• Lift equipment certification desirable—willingness to pursue lift equipment certification is acceptable.
• Must have valid NY State driver's license.

• Normal vision range, including the ability to see color and the ability to distinguish letters, numbers and symbols
• Normal hearing range
• Ability to use and carry job related tools and equipment
• Manual dexterity to operate job related tools and equipment
• Ability to stand and walk for duration of the day
• Frequent bending, stooping, and reaching above the head as well as climbing ladders and stairs
• Lifting, transporting, pushing, pulling and maneuvering large loads weighing up to 50 pounds with or without assistance
• Hand/eye coordination and depth perception

AA/EOE