Job Details

WWTP Operator Summer Internship

Position Number: 6930715
Location: North Charleston, SC
Position Type: Vocational & Technical - Other

North Charleston Sewer District

JOB OPENING - EXTERNAL POSTING

PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE INTERN

DEPARTMENT: PLANT OPERATIONS

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This position will not exceed thirty-six (36) hours per week. Under direct supervision of the Plant Operations Manager, and oversight from facility operational staff, this position while in a training capacity, will provide assistance in performing essential operational duties that are deemed necessary to produce treated effluent that meets all state and federal regulations. These duties involve assisting and receiving training in the proper operation of various wastewater treatment process units and associated equipment. Requires utilization of various laboratory and portable field equipment to measure PH, dissolved oxygen, UV transmittance, blanket levels, oxygen uptake rates, microscopic examinations, and settable solids tests. Collects and properly labels samples from process treatment units and completes chain of custody forms for quality control testing purposes. Provides assistance to Quality Control Department in the collection of offsite industrial samples. Performs start-up, operational monitoring, shut down and clean-up of centrifuge solids dewatering equipment. Performs process calculations, maintains accurate and complete daily plant operations log. Properly logs and processes night soil, septage, and scavenger waste loads brought to facility for disposal. Operates various facility valves as identified in preventive maintenance work orders. Cleans UV lights, sensors. baffle plates, electrical panels, and replaces wiper rings and lamps when necessary. Performs general housekeeping activities including painting and yard work as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be a high school graduate or have a GED and be at least 18 years of age.

Valid driver's license for South Carolina.

Preferred candidates will be an undergraduate or graduate college student enrolled in a related degree/certificate program.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, will regularly be required to reach with hands and arms. Frequently required to stand; walk; and use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, lift, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 5 pounds of force frequently, and or an amount of force constantly to move objects.

SAFETY INFORMATION/DUTIES:

Attends all required safety training, follows safety policies and procedures and uses appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for all assigned tasks.

HOURS OF WORK:

Monday to Thursday 6:30 am to 4:00 pm with a ½ hour lunch.

This position is classified as non-exempt and reports directly to the Plant Operations Manager.

If you are interested in applying for a position with North Charleston Sewer District, you can apply online at https://ncsd.sc.gov/intern-application/. For questions, contact Human Resources at (843) 764-2645.

PLANT OPERATOR TRAINEE INTERN

ENTRY LEVEL HOURLY PAY RATE: $15.00 per hour